I've photographed weddings for over a decade. Here are 4 of the biggest mistakes I see couples make.

I've seen all kinds of weddings over the past decade, but many couples make the same mistakes. Courtesy of Cameron Dever I've worked as a wedding photographer for years, and I've seen couples make the same mistakes. Too many people schedule the day to the minute and don't get the chance to enjoy their wedding. Not budgeting for the right photographer and videographer can lead to disappointing results. I've been photographing weddings for over a decade, so I've witnessed countless ceremonies and receptions — some disastrous, others impeccable. Throughout the years, I've also watched couples make the same mistakes over and over. Here are a few I wish they'd avoid. Filling the day-of schedule with way too much Couples have to find time for the ceremony, photos, eating and drinking, dancing, talking to the people they invited, and connecting with each other.