5 Wedding Planning Disasters And How To Avoid Them
The rise of Facebook communities and Reddit forums over the years allowed people worldwide to share stories and experiences that can inspire just anyone. However, this also does not keep anyone from sharing wedding planning disasters they encountered and further emphasized with more people even recounting similar experiences that make you think that these are not isolated cases. Your wedding day is your special day that you will remember for the rest of your life but unfortunately, even with the best relationships and working with the best wedding planners, disasters can occur. Don’t fret because we are here to help you go over the 5 Wedding Planning Disasters and help you map out your contingency plan accordingly.
5 Wedding Planning Disasters And How To Avoid Them
1. Bad Weather
Having an outdoor wedding ceremony is just perfect, especially during spring when it’s full bloom and the sun is not too hot or winter when the snow just looks lovely and not too harsh on our skin. However, opting for this wedding format also means that you are opening yourself up to its unpredictability. A few things you can do in this kind of situation are:
- Choose a date that is less likely to be bad weather (check the months where it frequently rains or when the snow is more likely to be at its worst) – Some venues know about these specific dates and often offer these dates at a lower price than usual!
- Opt to have a ready tent that you can set up within a few minutes to cover the area if it rains and keep your guests comfortable. Consider a heater for winter outdoor weddings too.
2. Vendor Problems
Working with different people and vendors for your wedding can be a good thing and also at the same time, a bad thing. Having different reputable vendors can keep each aspect separately and can assure you that even if things can go wrong for your caterer, it doesn’t mean that your decor will be at its worst! But of course, mishaps for a specific vendor can and should be managed quickly and without fuss before anyone notices.
- Get a wedding coordinator who oversees the vendors every step of the way. This can help you ensure that they are on track and you shouldn’t be worrying about getting another vendor soon.
- Work with reputable vendors with hundreds of positive feedback. Often, recommendations also work for some since they are already someone people you trust have worked with successfully.
3. Guest List Woes
Most vendors you work with for your wedding day are charged per pax and since you’re working within the budget, it’s best to streamline everything and ensure to only have the people who are not only important to either of you. But also, people who are instrumental in your love story are also deserving of a spot on your big day. It’s also best to finalize the guest list with your partner ahead of time and firmly decide who is invited and not. This can help ensure that you are working within the budget and avoid issues later on about who’s who.
- Align with your partner about your guest list. Avoid consulting parents and friends, unless they can give objective feedback on the matter.
- Be firm and politely decline when asked if they will be invited to your wedding but are not included on the list. Explain the situation and thank them for thinking of you on your big day.
4. Dress Malfunctions
Wardrobe emergencies are just annoying and they might feel like the end of the world — especially for the bride. With these kinds of mishaps, having a reliable bridesmaid can be a lifesaver! You can even prepare necessary items and have them ready in case something unspeakable happens to your dress or your hair.
- Purchase and prepare a sewing kit readily available in case to fix tears and secure the dress in place
- A stain remover also goes a long way and must be within reach since most brides wear white and dirt may seem out of place in such instances.
5. Technology Failures
Technology failures can also be a disaster. This can range from a sound system failure to a photographer’s equipment malfunctioning. To avoid this disaster, make sure your vendors have backup equipment and are prepared for any technological issues that may arise.
- Schedule your technical team to get ready hours before the big day. You can assign your wedding coordinator or someone you trust to have a test run for everything. From the music scoring down to the AVPs — should there be one.
- Require extra cables, power sockets, and even microphones in case. Having a spare backup of files on three flash drives would also help.
Planning a wedding is a big undertaking, and it’s important to be prepared for any disasters that may occur. By having contingency plans in place and hiring reputable vendors, you can avoid many of the common wedding planning disasters. Remember, the most important thing is that you are marrying the love of your life, and everything else is just icing on the cake.
Reference Links:
- https://www.brides.com/gallery/wedding-day-disasters
- https://www.7centerpieces.com/planning/5-common-wedding-disasters-and-how-to-control-them/
- https://www.peppermintandco.ca/common-wedding-day-disasters-and-solutions/
