6 Things You Should Triple-Check When Planning Your Wedding

Getting hitched without a hitch is the dream, right? But let's be honest, planning a wedding can  be tough, it an be stressful, and things can get missed, which is why it pays to check, check and check again, especially when it comes ot the following:

1. The Date and Time
You'd think this one's a no-brainer, right? Wrong! Before you blast out those save-the-dates, make sure there isn’t a major holiday, family event, or local marathon that could affect travel and accommodations. Check, recheck, and then check again that the date works for your VIP guests (like grandma and your BFF). You don't want your big day clashing with cousin Joe's third (yep, third) destination wedding in Tahiti.

2. Wedding Invitations
Ah, the invitations—the heralds of your impending nuptials. Triple-check the wording, spelling, and especially those pesky little details like the date and venue before you even think about starting the wedding invitation printing process. You’d be surprised how often couples send out beautifully crafted invites for the wrong day or place. That's one way to ensure a memorable wedding—just not necessarily the kind you were hoping for! And remember, once they’re printed, they’re printed. Your bank account will thank you for being obsessive about this one.

3. Vendor Confirmations

If you think your vendors have everything under control, you might be right—but do you really want to take that chance? A month before the wedding, confirm (then confirm again) with every single vendor from the florist to the DJ, to the person releasing the doves (because every good wedding has a dove release, right?). This triple-check ensures you won’t end up with a mariachi band instead of a string quartet. Unless, of course, that’s your vibe.

4. Guest List and Seating

Managing your guest list can be trickier than assembling a 5,000-piece puzzle of the sky. Make sure your RSVPs are in order, and then double and triple-check them. You don't want to miss out on inviting Uncle Bob, only to remember him after the invites have gone out. And seating arrangements? They can be a diplomatic mission akin to negotiating world peace. Keep checking until you're sure you haven't seated mortal enemies next to each other—unless you’re going for a reality TV drama vibe.

5. Your Outfit and Accessories

Yes, you’ve tried on your dress or suit and it’s perfect. But check it—and all your accessories—again and then once more. Look for any needed alterations, missing buttons, or malfunctioning zippers because discovering these on your wedding day could lead to a bridezilla or groomzilla moment, and nobody needs that on their wedding day.

6. The Weather
Last but not least, keep an eye on the weather. If you’re planning an outdoor ceremony, have a plan B, C, and D. Weather can be as unpredictable as your Aunt Milda after two glasses of champagne. Don’t get caught off-guard by a surprise thunderstorm. Those outdoor vows might sound romantic but not when delivered in a monsoon.

Here’s to getting hitched without a hitch!

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