Planning a wedding can be nerve-racking, which is why brides often enlist the help of professionals. Unfortunately, the process can become just as taxing on the wedding planners, cake designers, caterers, and florists who are trying to help. We asked a few of these industry experts to share the things brides do that make their jobs unnecessarily difficult. Brides, take note!
"__Getting the guest list late.__The days leading up to the wedding should be focused on your critical event details." Lynn Easton Andrews, wedding and event planner, Easton Events.
"When they want a certain flower that is not in season and they beg me to get it for them. Trust me, if I had anything to do with Mother Nature I would grow it for them." Eddie Zaratsian, creative director, Tic-Tock
"Having too many people in their bridal party. It gets too hectic and overwhelming. Keep it simple!" Emily Reifel, senior social sales manager, CPS Events at The Plaza
"Continuing to research options even after you've made a decision on a vendor or a look, idea, etc. Instead, narrow down ideas, make decisions, and try to stick to them. [It only] makes you doubt yourself and slows down the process. There are so many choices and we know it's hard, but a great planner-designer can really help narrow down the choices and tailor your options so it's not so overwhelming." Cara Kleinhaut, owner, Cara Events
"__Inviting too many to the cake tasting__and consultation. When you have lots of opinions, it can take away from the real focus of the consultation, which is you! I prefer to meet with just the couple and one or two trusted people. Small groups are very productive." Maggie Austin, artistic director, Maggie Austin Cake
"Communication is key when planning events, and it can be really challenging if all parties involved are not on the same page." Logan Rich Chabina, chief marketing officer, EMM Group Events
"Keeping both the mother and the bride happy. We want the bride to have everything the way she wants… without getting her mother upset. It's a balance that we strive to protect. I always think my psychology background comes in handy at these important and difficult moments!" Tara Guérard, event designer, Soirée
"Bringing all of the bridesmaids to the consultation and they all do the talking, not the bride." Jane Lockhart, owner, Sweet Lady Jane
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Brides, have you been guilty of any of the above? Share in the comments below.__
