Learn From Beyonce’s Traffic Jam Experience

While watching tonight’s airing of the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, I watched the host explain that Beyonce’ was unavailable to accept her award because she was caught in traffic. Why am I sharing this with you? Because you don’t want something like the local traffic to derail your wedding day experience, especially if you can avoid it. So, here are some solid traffic safety tips we have learned as professional wedding planners.

5 Recommendations You Can Follow to Help You Avoid Road Closures and Traffic Delays

Stay Informed About the Rallies, Races and Festivals Scheduled on Your Wedding Day

Check with your local convention and visitors bureau (or tourism board) to see if traffic will be impacted by any festivals, fundraising walks, races, or rallies on the day of your wedding. Share this information with your guests on your wedding web site, the wedding vendors and with your wedding party.

Find Out if There Will Be Road Closures on Your Wedding Day

In addition to the events noted above, make sure you are aware of any traffic advisories or road closures due to construction or road repairs. You can typically access this information on the web site for your local or county government.

Test Drive the Route to Your Wedding Venue

You want to ensure you planned enough time for the drives from point A to point B. So, perform a test drive from your “getting ready location” to the ceremony and/or from the ceremony to the reception. Make sure your test drive is on the same day of the week as your wedding around the same time of day.

Share Special Directions and Parking Information

Sometimes, your GPS app may give confusing directions to your wedding vendor. Or, your GPS app may not know the best way to access your venue’s parking lot. Make sure you share instructions for accessing the venue with your guests, vendors, and members of the wedding party.

Pad the Schedule

The best defense is a good offense. Stuff is going to happen. Build extra time to your wedding day timeline to account for traffic, detours, and unexpected stops.

I hope this helps you stay on track on your wedding day. Stay calm and remember that the best defense is a good offense. Have a great wedding!

Are you ready to plan your worry-free wedding?

Are you ready to embark upon a “worry free” wedding planning experience? Contact your professional wedding planning team at Howerton+Wooten Events today.

Love and Soul Always, Kawania

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