7 BIG mistakes to avoid when planning your wedding 3/7: Last Minute Planning

MISTAKE #3: Last Minute Planning Before Your Wedding Day

Waiting until the last minute to plan the ceremony.

Maybe it sounds crazy, but this one is more common than you’d think.

We’ve seen our share of couples who found the perfect reception location and threw down a big nonrefundable deposit before they lost out on it, and THEN got in touch with their ceremony location - only to find out it wasn’t available on their date.

Last Minute Planning a Charleston Wedding

If you’re planning a ceremony in a location separate from your reception, make sure that you can find an available, acceptable church or space BEFORE you book your venue.

If you have your heart set on a particular church or minister, make sure they are open before you put down your deposit. Otherwise, you can find yourself facing some tough decisions