Don't Forget These Items! What Our Staffers Forgot at Their Weddings
Let’s be real—your wedding will probably be the most well-planned day of your life. But even with meticulous preparation, some oversights are bound to happen. Here at our office, we’ve gathered stories from our staffers about the little things we forgot on our big day.
From missing items to overlooked details (word to the wise: always buy an extra tie—someone’s bound to forget theirs), we’re sharing our experiences so you can sidestep these common mishaps. Because let’s face it, even the most carefully crafted plans can hit a snag. Whether it’s the forgotten rings or a misplaced wedding album, these stories remind us that no matter how organized you are, hiccups are inevitable—and they often make for the most memorable moments.
So, join us as we recount these endearing and laugh-out-loud wedding blunders. We hope to offer a bit of solace and some practical tips for your own big day. After all, it’s not about having a perfect wedding—it’s about making the best of the moments you can’t plan for.
"I had to rush to Costco for my friend during her ceremony because they realized at the last minute they forgot to put batteries in all the flameless candles they bought for their dinner/reception!"
"The best man forgot to bring shoes! We had to find someone with size 11 feet last minute to lend a pair"
"We skimped out on dessert taste testing and our cake was bone-dry on the wedding day (and she was a reputable cake vendor too!). Chris and I both love cake/dessert, so we should have prioritized spending $ on a taste test, but we were being too stingy!"
"Didn't do a sound test with the venue, even though we paid extra for the "bose system", no one could hear the carefully curated playlist outdoors for the procession or the recession, but it was VERY LOUD during the reception so everyone was shouting at each other over dinner."
"Well, I'd say def have a backup plan for any outdoor wedding (we had a tropical storm roll through on the morning of our wedding) - this is where the $$ of a day of coordinator can pay back in leaps and bounds!"
"Make sure you verify with the venue if you are responsible for any of the clean up, otherwise you will be scrambling the last week figuring out how handle these things, or end up with family helping and that's not the vibe."
"Maybe practice holding a cake on a cake holder, or else you might drop it on the floor...like I did."