Your wedding should be filled with happy moments and memories. You plan and shop and craft for a year ahead of your important day. And you’re going to marry the love of your life!
So what could you possibly regret afterwards? Well, it turns out that there are a lot of newly married couples who have after-wedding regrets. A few of the same big regrets tend to pop up over and over. Luckily, If you know what those disappointments are, you can plan your day a bit better and avoid them.
3. Skipping a videographer.
Maybe you cringe when someone asks if you’d like to see their wedding video, so you think this would be a good place to save money. Unfortunately, not having a wedding videographer is among the biggest wedding day regrets. The whole day passes by in a blur and a wedding video records things your brain doesn’t even have time to process!
As much as photography captures your whole wedding day with still images of all its events and details, there is still something to be said for capturing the action while it’s happening. A video of the entire ceremony, word for word, even if you stumbled over your vows, can be cherished long after the rings have been exchanged. And photographs can never do justice to the amazing music from the band you were super excited to book for the reception or your father’s toast, filled with awkward jokes and tears that you want to hear again. The whole day will fly by and it’s hard to remember everything, so having a video of special moments will be special for you.
2. Not getting a great photographer.
Weddings can get expensive and couples try to balance their budget where they can. So, if a dear friend offers to photograph the wedding, you may think that’s a good thing. Or maybe instead of that really great photographer you loved, you settle on the one that is a lot cheaper, but whose images are just “okay.” And then after the wedding, you have no photographs that you like enough to show off to family and friends. Skimping on photography is another huge regret.
An experienced photographer will be a huge blessing on your wedding day. They know how to schedule your photograph sessions to make sure you get to the reception on time. They’ll also know how to best use your locations to get fabulous images and make sure all those important family photographs are taken care of. Professional photographers knows how to pose you at the most flattering angles, how to light portraits even in dim locations, and how to get the whole wedding party to cooperate, smile for group photographs and stay on schedule.
You only have one chance to get beautiful photographs. If you don’t have gorgeous photographs that you love from your wedding, it doesn’t matter if the cheaper photographer threw in free prints or albums. If you can’t afford the package of your dreams, ask your photographer if they’ll do a custom package for you. You may be able to save money now and have the option to add an album later. At Appleby Photography, we are always willing to customize a package for our brides and grooms.
1. Forgetting to slow down to enjoy the day.
You think you’ll have time. After all, you planned everything out. But, weddings are always busy and chaotic and rarely run on schedule. This is especially true if you are doing a lot of DIY with decorating, which requires both set-up and clean-up at the end of the night. Not having enough time to really enjoy the whole experience of the wedding is probably most couples’ biggest after-wedding regret.
You want to be able to relax and spend time with your family and friends and all your wedding guests. The best way to do that is by having a wedding day schedule. Ask an experienced wedding professional to help you with your timeline before the big day to avoid any scheduling snafus.
If you don’t have a wedding coordinator, ask for help from your other wedding professionals, such as your photographer, wedding DJ and reception coordinator. They’ve worked many events and can give you an accurate estimate on how long everything will take. Once you have your schedule planned out, let all your vendors know. Also, it may be helpful to ask a friend or family member (preferably someone not in the bridal party, perhaps your personal attendant or an organized aunt) to help keep you–and your event–running on time.
Weddings should never be filled with regret. Consider getting a videographer, choose the best photographer you can afford and plan time in your wedding day to really enjoy being with your family and friends. Some thoughtful planning before your wedding will ensure you avoid disappointment and have tons of happy memories!
