Over the past few years, many couples have had to make some pretty tough decisions when it comes to their big day. Some have chosen smaller micro weddings, eloping, or throwing virtual weddings. However, others have long been rescheduling their wedding day so they can celebrate with their friends and family on a later day. If you are moving your wedding date or rescheduling your wedding day, here are mistakes most couples make.
6 Simple Mistakes to Avoid When Rescheduling Your Wedding Day
1. Avoid picking a new wedding date too soon.
It’s okay to postpone your wedding date without having a firm date in mind just yet. It’s more important to let your guests know so they can make changes to their travel arrangements.
However, see how things go before you announce your new date. You don’t want to have to continue to reschedule it because things keep popping up.
2. Account for extra fees for rescheduling your wedding.
If you need to reschedule your wedding, most vendors and venues have a fee associated with moving dates. It could be a flat rate or increase based on the upcoming year’s booking fees.
Make sure that if you move your wedding date, you are prepared for the fees associated with it and that you budget accordingly.
3. Check if your wedding vendors are free on your new date.
Before you move your big day, make sure that your venue and vendors are free on the new date. You don’t want to lose the photographer or band you were set on just because you changed the date. If your vendors aren’t free on your new date, you may have to pay cancelation fees or find a new wedding vendor to replace them.
4. See if your wedding party is available on your rescheduled date.
Confirm your rescheduled wedding date with your wedding party and important family members to make sure they can attend. If you can’t picture your wedding day without them attending, you need to make sure they can make it BEFORE you move your date.
5. Think about the change in season for your big day.
Did you plan on a beach wedding in the summer? Well, in the fall and winter, the beach may be cold and windy, depending on the location. If you have to move your wedding date to a different season, you need to adjust your plans for different weather.
Having an outdoor wedding in the summer or early fall is nice, but in November, it can be a bit cold.
6. Update your wedding website when rescheduling your wedding day.
Your wedding website might be the last thing on your mind when rescheduling your wedding day. However, this is how most guests will get information and updates.
If anything from the location to the time changes, make sure you update your website, so you don’t confuse your guests. Don’t expect a phone call to each of them to suffice as a reminder.
Rescheduling your day? Save it!
There are many things to think about when rescheduling your wedding day. These mistakes can help you make adjustments to your plans before you reschedule your day, so you don’t make them yourself.
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StephanieI can’t imagine the number of people who had to reschedule their wedding. My cousin was married October 2020 and they decided instead of postponing that only immediate family would be invited to keep it small. There are so many things to consider when rescheduling, including guests who may have already made travel plans and have to pay to change or cancel like we did for my cousin’s wedding.
Ramil HinolanIt’s sad knowing that you should reschedule your wedding day. Well, it will not happen because I am now happily married. But I cannot imagine how would-be couples have to go through this ordeal. May this tips would help them prepare to the next big thing.
TweenselmomRescheduling your wedding would mean more changes and fees to pay. It is important to inform your guests immediately about your plans.
Gervin KhanThese are great ideas for making our special day last forever. Couples need to consider this as this is so essential for making a wedding so perfect and lovely!
BethScheduling, scheduling, scheduling. ALWAYS make sure you contact every vendor and supplier if you have to reschedule. I learned that the hard way.
Ivan Carlo JoseThese are great tips. I know a few couples who were forced to reschedule their respective weddings because of the pandemic and it gave them loads of headache.
Patricia ChamberlainI feel so bad for all the couples that had weddings disrupted by the pandemic. These are great tips. I’m going to share them with someone how might need them!
Ntensibe EdgarHhhmmmm….thank you for these. They touch a subject that is very sensitive and yet, common.
Neely MoldovanI knew a lot of people who did this with Covid and ended up picking dates too soon. Then they had to reschedule again.
Melanie EI’d hate to have to reschedule a wedding as there are so many things that will need changing. This is helpful advice though for those having to do this.
RoseyI’m sure it’s frustrating to have to reschedule. True though, that there are so many things to consider if you have to. Good list!
MarysaWeddings can be so expensive, and it is good to avoid extra costs as necessary. These are good points to consider.
KrystleI cannot imagine having to do this, but these are great tips. Can’t forget about your vendors and bridal party!
PoojaIt is horrible if someone has to reschedule a wedding day. These are some great tips for someone looking to reshedule.