7 Things Most Couples Forget When Planning Their Wedding
(and why they actually matter more than you think)
Planning a wedding? You’ve probably got a Pinterest board full of inspo, a to-do list longer than your ceremony run sheet… and maybe, just maybe, a few “wait—did we forget that?!” moments coming your way.
I’ve captured over a hundred weddings (and been to even more as a guest), and lemme tell you: it’s often the little things—those sneaky, easy-to-miss moments—that can make or break how the day feels.
Here are 7 things most couples forget when planning their wedding (but really shouldn't):
Buffer Time = Your Best Friend
Running late? Happens. But what most couples forget is to build in breathing room. Whether it’s time for a pre-ceremony snack, a slow moment with your mum, or fixing that button that popped (yep, it happens)—you’ll thank yourself for the wiggle room.
2. Someone to Be the “Go-To” Person (That’s Not You)
You shouldn’t be answering questions about where the table runners are or which playlist is next. Pick a trusted friend or hire a coordinator to field the Qs. You deserve to be fully in the moment.
3. Lighting Matters—More Than You Think
Whether it's fairy lights at dusk or golden hour couple portraits, light sets the mood. Chat to your photographer about timing your ceremony or photos around that dreamy, flattering glow. (It’s a game changer.)
4. Feeding Your Vendors
Your crew is working their butts off for you. They’ll be more energised (and honestly, just more human) with a meal break. It’s a small gesture that goes a long way.
5. The Ceremony Isn’t Just Formalities—it’s the Heartbeat
So many couples focus on the reception, but your ceremony? That’s where the tears, vows, and soul-hug moments happen. Slow it down. Personalise it. Soak. It. Up.
6. It’s Okay to Go Phone-Free
Want your guests to actually be present? Consider an unplugged ceremony. You’ll get faces, not phones, in your photos—and everyone will remember being there, not watching it through a screen.
7. It’s YOUR Day. You Get to Break the “Rules”
No cake? Cool. Want a picnic instead of a sit-down dinner? Do it. This day should reflect you, not just a template of what weddings “should” be.
💛 Bonus tip from me?
Photos are amazing—but the feeling you leave with? That’s what stays with you forever. So choose presence over perfection, and joy over stress.
Planning your day and want photos that feel like you?
Let’s chat. I’m here to help freeze the fleeting moments, and make sure you don’t forget the stuff that really matters.
