Podcast Episode 48 - 5 Wedding Planning Mistakes to Avoid in Today's Wedding Boom
Weddings are booming, and the industry is doing it's best to keep up.
Today you get me solo, putting on my event planner hat and sharing with you the five mistakes I'm seeing and hearing couples are making planning their wedding during the BOOM of 2022, and how to avoid them.
Vendors are busier than ever, having to juggle current clients and an increase in new inquiries while dealing with shortages in product, equipment, and labor.
Tip #1 - Guesstimated Budgeting
Follow this link to see a realistic look at the cost of a California wedding on our blog.
How Much Does It Cost to Have a Wedding in California?
Tip #2 - Leisurely Timeline
A typical wedding planning timeline is 6-12 months and couples used to wait to get some things done, thinking they had plenty of time, this is not the case anymore.
Tip #3 - Rigid Expectations
Flexibility does not mean compromise, it really means education and seeing what options are out there and how they match your heart's desire.
Read this article on our blog for 3 Tips for a Successful Wedding Day.
Tip #4 - Process Focused
Instead be more outcome-focused and be clear about what you want and what you’re getting.
Tip #5 - Going it Alone
Although there are so many planning tools and tips out there with checklists (take a peek at ours) and templates, the truth of the matter is you need professional help!
Hiring a planner for month of the wedding is useless right now, read this article to find out why. 5 Reasons Why Day-Of Coordination is the Worst Way to Ensure a Stress-Free, Post-Covid Wedding.
Hire a certified planner who has been through thick and thin and clearly understands your vision and outcome. Check out our 5 Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Planner and Coordinator.
Also, take a look at our list of Wedding Coordinators and Planners.
Join our Facebook Community for wedding planning tips. Santa Barbara Wedding Couples Resources
Thank you so much for joining me, and be sure to keep up with our daily blog posts bringing you inspiration and tips, www.santabarbarawedding.com
Podcasting from the American Riviera, one of the top wedding locations in the world, this is Santa Barbara Wedding Style. We are so excited about #SharingLoveInSB, if you're looking for more inspiration find us at www.santabarbarawedding.com or on our TikTok channel www.tiktok.com/@sbweddingstyle Enjoy!
Episode written by Zohe Felici. Music by Delgarma.