{"id":61395,"date":"2021-07-12T09:00:16","date_gmt":"2021-07-12T13:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/?p=61395"},"modified":"2022-06-13T15:19:41","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T19:19:41","slug":"planning-hurdles-and-how-to-overcome-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/planning-hurdles-and-how-to-overcome-them","title":{"rendered":"Planning Hurdles and How to Overcome Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The truth is, no wedding goes completely as planned. Things happen and there\u2019s really nothing you can do to prevent this fact. The good news? Most problems show up during the planning process and you can be prepared to handle them without losing your mind. Here are four common planning hurdles and how to avoid them before they become a problem.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. Hiring a vendor based solely on Instagram:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Instagram and Pinterest are wonderful places to find vendors and inspiration, but they shouldn\u2019t be the only resource you trust. Social media reveals a very limited\u2014and curated&#8211; glimpse of how a vendor works and how they handle wedding days. Most wedding services are very visual, your decision shouldn\u2019t be based solely on a beautiful picture. Make sure you do your research: check out a potential vendor&#8217;s website, look at third party reviews, and meet with any potential vendors to get a feel for how your personalities match.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-images\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/vendors-on-IG.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"><img alt=\"torontos most inspiring weddings from last season, 1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-size-image alignnone size-full wp-image-83269\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OTAgNjYwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTkwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTklMkYxMCUyRnZlbmRvcnMtb24tSUcuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9Ijk5MCIgZGF0YS1oPSI2NjAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\"  \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h4><strong>2. Family Matters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Families are hard, especially in a time with ever-changing family dynamics, it can be difficult to navigate. Unfortunately, some family members will equate money with power or a say in your wedding decisions. Weddings bring out a lot of different emotions and everyone handles them differently.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to set boundaries early on and stick to them. Be clear to anyone who is contributing to the wedding that it is your wedding and at the end of the day, you get the final say in all planning decisions.<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"related-posts-title toc_show\">You May Also Be Interested In<\/h3><ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/toronto-weddings-planner-favourites-2025\"><img alt=\"torontos most inspiring weddings from last season, 2\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjYlMkYwMSUyRkVTLUhlYWRlcnMtNTE1LVBob3RvLUNvLTQyNXg0MjUucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS1oPSI0MjUiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 642px, (min-width: 576px) 510px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/toronto-weddings-planner-favourites-2025\">Planner Picks: Toronto\u2019s Most Inspiring Weddings of 2025<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/torontos-most-inspiring-weddings-from-2024\"><img alt=\"torontos most inspiring weddings from last season, 3\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjUlMkYwMSUyRkVTLUFydGljbGUtSGVhZGVycy1DYXBzby1TdHVkaW8tNDI1eDQyNS5wbmciIGRhdGEtdz0iNDI1IiBkYXRhLWg9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 642px, (min-width: 576px) 510px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/torontos-most-inspiring-weddings-from-2024\">Toronto&#8217;s Top Wedding Planners Share their Most Inspiring Weddings from 2024<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/torontos-most-inspiring-weddings-from-last-season\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjQlMkYwMiUyRkVTLUFydGljbGUtSGVhZGVycy1NYW5nb1N0dWRpb3MtNDI1eDQyNS5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iNDI1IiBkYXRhLWg9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Toronto&#039;s most inspiring weddings from 2023\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 642px, (min-width: 576px) 510px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/torontos-most-inspiring-weddings-from-last-season\">Over 20 of Toronto&#8217;s Most Inspiring Weddings from last Season<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n<h4><strong>3. 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A Huge Guest List<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>When you first start planning, you want to invite everyone to your wedding\u2013 it\u2019s exciting and you want everyone to help you celebrate. But be careful to not get ahead of yourself. The number one budget eater is a huge guest list and you may find yourself with no money left over for other things you want.<\/p>\n<p>Slim down your guest list by making a \u201cmust-have\u201d and a \u201cnice to have\u201d list\u2013 as the first list thins out you can add people from the second list and keep within your numbers.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, at the end of the day, you\u2019re planning a wedding for yourself and your partner. Your wedding should feel comfortable and exciting, not stressful. Set boundaries and expectations early to avoid awkward situations later. Happy Planning!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The truth is, no wedding goes completely as planned. 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