Common mistakes to avoid when planning your wedding – mistake 3

MISTAKE #3 – Planning the Ceremony LAST.

 Here’s a true story:

 Jill and Kevin found the perfect wedding location at a rustic winery on the hilltop near the couple’s home.  They plunked down a big deposit, booked the band and photographer.  Then they started looking at churches…

None of the churches in the area would agree to marry them because they weren’t members.  The beautiful church was already booked up on their date and the only church available was in a run down school house with no heat or air conditioning.

Their parents were outraged that Jill and Kevin weren’t getting married in a Catholic church.  The couple faced the painful decision of dealing with parental rage and an ugly, overheated church or losing a large chunk of change in lost deposits.

 If you are planning a ceremony in a location separate from your reception, make sure 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.

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