Avoid These 7 Wedding Planning Timing Mistakes – Expert Tips from Michelle Durpetti Featured in BRIDES
Featured in BRIDES: Michelle Durpetti Shares Her Top Timing Tips for Wedding Planning
When it comes to wedding planning, timing truly is everything. From booking your dream venue to mailing invitations and locking in your vendors, each step hinges on a well-considered schedule. And when that timing is off, couples can find themselves overwhelmed, over budget, and scrambling to make it all come together. Avoid common wedding planning timing mistakes, read on to learn how!
We’re thrilled to share that Michelle was recently featured in BRIDES in an expert-driven article titled “7 Timing Mistakes All Couples Make While Wedding Planning—And How to Avoid Them”, by Ellen O’Brien. In the article, Michelle lends her expertise as a seasoned luxury destination wedding planner with nearly two decades of experience creating unforgettable celebrations in Chicago, throughout the U.S., and across Italy.
Why Timing Matters in Wedding Planning
In the article, Michelle encourages couples to start with a strong foundation:
“Planning a wedding is very much like building a home—you need the framework first. Before anything else, determine your overall investment range and bring in a planner who can help you make informed, strategic decisions about where and how to spend.”
Her insight underscores one of the most common (and costly) mistakes couples make: making big decisions like booking vendors or choosing a venue before hiring a planner or setting a realistic budget. This can lead to duplicate expenses, missed opportunities, or vendor selections that don’t align with your event goals.
Destination Wedding? Your Timeline Looks Different
Destination wedding couples should pay extra attention to planning timelines. Michelle notes that invitation schedules shift significantly when you’re planning abroad.
“For destination weddings, give guests more lead time: Save-the-dates should go out eight to ten months ahead and invitations about three months prior, depending on location.”
This allows your guests the necessary time to book travel and accommodations—and gives you the time to plan a seamless experience, from welcome events to farewell brunches.
Wedding Planning Timing Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
In addition to Michelle’s contributions, the article outlines seven key timing mistakes couples often make:
- Reaching out to vendors too early
- Putting down deposits before hiring a planner
- Procrastinating on booking key vendors
- Sending destination invitations too late
- Not securing hotel blocks early
- Diving into Pinterest and Instagram research too early
- Overlooking the day-of logistics and timeline
Each of these pitfalls can impact your planning process and your peace of mind. The takeaway? Thoughtful, strategic planning guided by an experienced wedding planner will save you time, money, and unnecessary stress.
Planning a Destination Wedding? We’re Here to Guide You
At Michelle Durpetti Events, we specialize in curated, high-touch destination wedding planning designed for busy couples who want to enjoy the process and the celebration. Whether you’re dreaming of a tented garden reception in Boston or a timeless villa wedding in Italy, our team brings expertise, vision, and flawless execution.
✨ Ready to start your planning journey the right way? Get in touch with our team today.
