5 Things brides regret not doing on their wedding day & how to avoid them!
The Ruby Manor has seen many weddings take place within its walls. Intimate ceremonies and micro weddings require just as much planning and scheduling as a traditional large wedding. But, no matter the size of your wedding, brides have still looked back on their wedding day and find themselves regretting a thing or two about the big day. This where proper planning before your wedding day comes into play, so that everything can run smoothly.
Here is a list of common regrets brides realize after their wedding, and our advice on how to avoid these mistakes!
1. Not giving their photographer a list photos to capture in advance
Some brides realize once they receive their wedding photos that there were special elements of their wedding day that were not photographed! This can be disheartening because you spent time carefully planning out all the details of your wedding, and want to be able to remember every part of the day.
Our advice? Give the photographer a list of all the things that are important to you to have photographed on your wedding. Do you have some details on your wedding dress you’d like captured? Or perhaps a family heirloom you’d like photographed? Or are you passionate about the food and drinks you have for your wedding, and want to remember them for years to come? Be sure to write out a list of things or people you would like your photographer to capture on your wedding so that they don’t miss a single thing that’s important to you. Pro tip, keep your personal special belongings you’d like photographed in one place to hand to your photographer when they arrive in the morning.
2. Having a moment alone as a couple on your wedding day
Some couples realize that they never got to have a short moment alone after their ceremony to soak in the milestone they just experienced together. When the day goes by so quickly, it’s easy to fall behind schedule, and lose some alone time with one another to reflect on your wedding ceremony.
Our advice? Scheduling is key! Plan for a first look before your ceremony, to give you and your partner a special moment before you’re married. Also, you could plan your wedding portraits after your bridal party and family photos are done. This way, you two can enjoy the moment together as a couple.
3. Properly scheduling your wedding day's timeline
Why do some brides feel like they were rushed through their wedding day, or that they didn’t have enough time to get ready in the morning? Because the couple didn’t properly schedule out their day! You never want to be late for your wedding ceremony or cocktail hour…
Our advice? Make use of a planner to help schedule, and always get your photographer’s input to maximize your wedding experience. Making sure to carefully plan the amount of time you’ll need for everything on the day will help you set realistic expectations for how your day will play out.
4. Not leaving enough time to greet and thank guests
Some couples look back on their wedding day and realize they didn’t greet a particular guest, or that they didn’t keep they didn’t get to spend enough time with everyone invited.
Our advice? Sometimes brides and grooms are afraid of attending cocktail hour, but it’s the perfect opportunity to mingle with your guests and thank them for coming! Alternatively, you can go the old school route and have a receiving line to assure you welcome everyone into your special day.
5. Bring a change of shoes for the end of the night
Nothing is worse than getting to the dance floor the evening of your wedding, and your feet are too sore to dance. Brides often realize a bit too late that comfy shoes are really the way to go if you’re standing for a long time.
Our advice? Make sure you pack a pair of comfy shoes to change out into during your reception! Nothing can ruin a night like sore feet, and as a bride, you definitely don’t want to be bare foot on your wedding day. Make sure to bring a cute pair of flat shoes that match your dress so you can dance comfortably all night long!