What are the top 10 most common wedding planning mistakes most couples make? Everyone has an opinion about this but together we  have pulled together the most common mistakes we hear about from couples. And you know the drill, these are in no specific order...that's not how our brains work. 

1. Hiring your vendors too soon or without proper research.
2. Hiring vendors outside your budget point. And you need to know how much is allocated PER vendor and/or category for your wedding or event. 
3. Paying your vendor's full price upfront. 
4. Not responding to your planner or vendors in a timely fashion.
5. Not reading and/or understanding your own contracts. 
6. Inviting more guests than you are prepared to accommodate or pay for.
7. Not trying on your wedding day attire. ALL of it. Everything you are supposed to wear. 
8. Not talking to your photographer about THEIR timeline to meet YOUR needs. 
9. Not allocating enough time for your portraits.
10. Don't let trends dictate your wedding day. 

What are your thoughts? Have you experienced any of these or know someone that has? These are common and you shouldn't be embarrassed if you're guilty of one or more....we've all be there. But take a listen as we provide best practice tips for avoiding these dreaded mistakes. 

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