A decade of wedding mistakes

Cameron Dever has photographed weddings for over a decade and watched couples make the same mistakes repeatedly. She identifies four major errors that couples should avoid on their wedding day.

Mistake one: overpacking the schedule

Couples try to fit ceremony, photos, eating, drinking, dancing, and socializing into one day. A packed schedule leaves couples stressed with no time to eat or breathe, making the day feel rushed.

How to fix your timeline

Prioritize traditions you love and estimate how long each takes, then add buffers. Work with a wedding planner, coordinator, photographer or other vendors who know how much time activities usually take.

Mistake two: letting small things derail you

Dever tells couples that something will go wrong. Missing flowers or a cake with the wrong flavor can throw off your day, but these unexpected mishaps shouldn't consume your entire wedding memory.

“Something will go wrong.”

Mistake three: hiring the wrong vendors

Couples often regret booking a subpar photographer or skipping a videographer. Choose vendors carefully by viewing portfolios, asking questions, and ensuring you vibe with them personally since you'll spend significant time together.

Mistake four: planning the wrong wedding

Many couples spend thousands of dollars planning a wedding the way they think they should, not how they actually want.Your wedding should be unique to you and reflect who you are and what matters most.

“Your wedding can, and should, be fun, unique, and meaningful to you.”

Make your wedding yours

Whether you want to elope in the forest or plan a ball inspired by Bridgerton in a mansion, do what you want.