What a Wedding Planner Saw That Made Her Doubt These Marriages Would Survive
Wedding planners see major red flags when couples treat planning like World War III, refuse to communicate, or obsess over Instagram perfection while ignoring relationship issues. Some partners throw tantrums over tiny details, steamroll venue decisions, or stay glued to phones during meetings. Financial priorities reveal deeper problems – like couples who’ll splurge on designer items but balk at marriage counseling. These behaviors during planning often predict relationship doom, and the warning signs don’t stop there.
Communication breakdowns are another dead giveaway. When couples can’t even agree on basic wedding details without turning it into World War III, it’s hard to imagine them handling real-life challenges. Some couples literally refuse to be in the same room during planning sessions. Yeah, that’ll work out great for marriage.
The way couples handle venue selection often speaks volumes. When one partner completely steamrolls the other’s preferences, or when families get too involved and the couple can’t stand up for themselves, it’s a recipe for disaster. Taking time to practice self-care during stressful venue hunting can make a huge difference in the decision-making process.
Watching one partner bulldoze the venue choice while the other silently caves is like watching a marriage crumble before it begins.
Bonus points for couples who throw tantrums over minor logistical issues. Just as some individuals show a pattern of seeking out conflict, these couples seem drawn to creating drama over the smallest details.
Then there are those who seem more invested in the perfect Instagram wedding than their actual relationship. They’ll blow their entire savings on a designer dress but fight about spending money on marriage counseling.
Priorities, people.
The real kicker? Watching couples completely ignore each other during planning meetings. One’s on their phone, the other’s making unilateral decisions, and neither seems particularly interested in what their future spouse thinks. Some barely make eye contact.
Perhaps the most telling sign is how couples handle stress and unexpected changes. Those who blame each other for every hiccup, refuse to compromise, or completely shut down when things go wrong are probably not equipped for marriage’s inevitable challenges.
Wedding planning is just a preview of how couples solve problems together – or don’t. And sometimes, that preview looks more like a horror movie than a romance.
