Many people talk about your
wedding day being the happiest day of your life. What they do not talk about
are all of the problems that can happen along the way in those short 24 hours. One
problem is that you may spill on your wedding dress. If you think about it, you
are walking around hugging and visiting with so many people, you’re not going
to be thinking about your dress the whole time. While you’re visiting, it will
most likely be around food and tables with drinks on them. Let’s be honest,
there is a possibility you will be getting some sort of stain on your dress. A
solution to this is to have some tide to-go in the reception area or around you
at all times. The key is to make sure you get to the stain as soon as possible
so it doesn’t ruin your beautiful dress.
Another problem that can happen
with your dress is that it can rip. If you are transitioning from house to the
church, or the church to the reception venue, you are most likely going to be
getting in and out of cars. It is possible that your dress can get stuck in the
door and rip. It is also possible that someone may step on your long train (if
you have one) and it can rip. Most wedding dresses have a thin layer on the top
of the actual dress, and this is the flimsiest material and it is very possible
that something like this may happen when so many people are wearing heels
around you. An easy fix would be to keep a roll of fabric tape around you in
addition to the tide to-go stick. These little things can save your photos and
save the stress of worrying about things like this happening. The less stress,
the better.
Rain, rain, go away,
come again another day.
Another issue that can happen on your wedding day is rain. The weather is something that is
completely out of any human’s control, but I have found ways that can solve
this issue. With being around so many weddings that have been rained out, you
always need to make sure to have a backup plan. You need an indoor venue backup
in case the forecast is not what you want it to be. If everything is planned
outside and there is no available indoor venue, make sure to have a tent set-up
available if need be at last minute. I have been to so many weddings that
actually turned out perfectly even though the rain tends to come in
unexpectedly. The only reason they turn out as perfect as they do are because
we always have backup plans.
If you are having a wedding
during an iffy weather situation, I would always be prepared with large
umbrellas. I would make sure to get a lot of them, and provide them for your
guests. Some people from out of town may not think to bring one or may not have
access to one if it starts to rain at last minute. The umbrellas can actually
make a really cute photo opportunity as well if everyone is carrying the same
umbrellas or are color coordinated with your wedding theme. Something to not
forget about is to make sure to provide them for your wedding party. The
wedding party should have colors that complement their dress scheme so that
just because they need to hold umbrellas, they are doing it in style since
there are photo opportunities at all times. The best photos are never planned
ones.
Another problem that can be run
into on your wedding day is drunk guests. Weddings are a time of celebration,
and most people who come expect to drink a little bit more since they may not
get to at home due to kids, jobs, etc. They want to make sure to enjoy
themselves and relax. The only issue with this is when people have a little too
much to drink. If you think about it, it is a long day so having a glass of
champagne every time there’s a toast, this adds up quickly. Especially for
those who do not drink as often. If a guest becomes a little too over the top,
you should have someone you trust take them outside for a breath, and remind
them that they may need to tone it down a bit. If you have them tell them they’re
drunk and being a fool, it may lead to more trouble than you asked for.
Another solution would be to have
a word with the bar staff and allow them to stop serving drinks if necessary. I
have coordinated weddings that have also had a “no shots” bar. A lot of times
people start taking shots of alcohol before they even begin to eat, and these
can catch up to them a lot quicker than they think, and may not be easy to
realize how much they’ve consumed. I believe this is a really good idea to help
prevent this problem before it even begins. There are other options, like
having just a cash only bar and not a free open bar, but that is up to the
bride and groom. This is something that needs to be thought about, and you
always need a backup plan just in case you need to take care of something like
this! You, as the bride, do not want to be dealing with it yourself, so maybe
having someone specifically dedicated to watching over the guests may be a good
idea.
There are many different issues
that can happen or pop up during a wedding day but there are many preventative
measures that can be taken in order to help you be as stress-free as possible.
In all reality, that is the goal. You want to have the best wedding day,
without being worried or anxious the whole time about what could potentially
happen or go wrong.
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