Getting hitched? Want to minimise the number of hitches that happen on your big day? Even if you have the fanciest dress and the most Instagrammable centrepieces, your wedding day can often end up feeling less than the perfect event you always dreamed it will be. Why? Because wedding days are about more than the big gestures and perfect style. So, if you want your nuptials to be memorable for all of the right reasons, and not because the bridesmaids are drunk-crying in the toilets, or your heel broke as you walked down the aisle, here are some essential details that deserve your attention.
1. The Timeline That Isn’t a Torture Device
There’s nothing worse than being herded like confused sheep from one moment to the next, with no time to breathe, eat, or pop to the loo. Make sure your schedule has actual room in it. Buffer time is not laziness, it’s your best friend.
Plan in breaks, allow time for traffic delays, and for the love of sanity, don’t cram ten events into one afternoon. People will remember how they felt, not whether you hit every single photo op.
2. Shoes That You Can Actually Walk In
Sure, stilettos look great in pictures, but if they leave you hobbling like you’ve just trekked through the Lake District barefoot, they’re not the ones. You don’t have to wear flats if that’s not your thing, but break those shoes in, and bring backups.
Your feet will be carrying you through vows, speeches, dancing, and probably a dodgy trip to the portable loo. Show them some respect.
3. The Right Venue (for You, Not Instagram)
It’s easy to get swept up in the fantasy of castles, forests, and beachfront palaces, but the best venues for weddings are the ones that suit your personality, your budget, and your actual guests. Not everyone wants to travel two hours to a field where they can’t get phone signal.
Pick somewhere practical and beautiful, and don’t fall for the trap of picking a place purely for the photo ops. You’re getting married, not shooting an advert for floral arches.
4. Food That People Will Actually Eat
You might think quinoa risotto with lavender foam is chic, but your Uncle Dave wants something he can identify. A perfect wedding doesn’t mean fussy food. It means food that shows up on time, tastes good, and keeps everyone from getting tipsy too fast.
If you wouldn’t want to eat it while wearing formalwear, rethink it.
5. A Plan for the Unexpected
Rain, rogue children, broken zips, missing rings. Something will go wrong. It’s not pessimism, it’s statistics. So have a just-in-case kit. Think umbrellas, plasters, sewing kits, deodorant, and snacks. Future you will thank you when someone spills Prosecco before the first toast.
It’s Your Day, But It’s Still a Day
Weddings may be a big deal; they might even be magical, but you know what? They’re still a part of real life, and they’re still just a day, albeit a fancier one. So, do your best to pay attention to all of those details that make your wedding run smoother and feel more special, but try not to sweat it because getting hitched doesn’t always go without a hitch. Roll with the punches and even if the day ends with dodgy dance moves, it’ll still be packed with happy faces
