It’s Like Rain on Your Wedding Day

Your wedding day is probably a day you have dreamt about for a long time. You might have even started planning for it when you were just a little girl. When the day finally comes, and you are ready to say, “I do” to the love of your life, of course you want to be sure that everything goes as perfectly as possible. Unfortunately, life happens, and things don’t always go exactly as planned. Luckily, many brides have lived through these unfavorable situations before you, and there are things you can do to prepare for these potential wedding disasters.

Tip #1: Research Your Vendors

Your vendors play a very important role in your wedding day, so you want to make sure you pick the right ones! Your florist should be reliable, your cake baker should have an impressive portfolio, your DJ should keep everyone dancing, and your caterer should satisfy the crowd. There are plenty of reviews online about different vendors, and it is vital that you do your research before making these important decisions. It would be a shame to choose a vendor based on a lower price just to find out that they don’t follow through with quality work on your wedding day. A good place to look at reviews for different vendors is on The Knot. Find your perfect vendor here.

Tip #2: Make Sure Your Dress Fits

As a bride, you want to look beautiful on your wedding day. Many brides try crash dieting and hitting the gym while “sweating for the wedding.” These attempts to look your best along with stress can cause drastic changes in your body. My advice is to get your final dress alterations done as close to your wedding day as possible. If your dress is too big it might be falling off all day making you very uncomfortable. If it is too small, you can risk your zipper busting open. Make sure you are working with your seamstress to have your dress look like it was made just for you. If all else fails, have a sewing kit on hand on your wedding day to fix any last-minute dress issues.

Tip #3: Plan for Rain

If there is rain on your wedding day, I doubt you will be saying “isn’t it ironic” – especially if you planned for an outdoor ceremony. That is why it is so important to have a backup plan. Work with your venue to find an alternate ceremony space in the event of rain or snow. You never know what Michigan weather is going to bring, and the stress of scrambling at the last minute to find a new ceremony space will take away from your special day. Before deciding on an outdoor ceremony, consider the possibility of poor weather, and make sure you are okay with the chance of having to go with plan B.

Tip #4: Go Easy on the Open Bar

Your wedding day should be a celebration of your love and commitment with your new spouse. It should also be a day that you remember for the rest of your life. If you are having alcohol at your wedding, try to make sure you don’t drink too much that you forget everything by the next morning. Be sure to eat enough and stay hydrated. You could also try setting a drink limit before the wedding and only have the number of drinks that you agreed upon prior. Talk to the bartender at your venue and let him or her know your limit. You’ll be thankful for this the next morning when you wake up with a bunch of wonderful memories instead of a giant hangover.

Tip #5: Invest in a Videographer

This is a tip I feel strongly about. All of my friends and family members who have hired videographers for their weddings have said it was the best decision they could have made. Most videographers will have examples of weddings they have done in the past on their websites or social media pages, so you can have a look at their work before hiring that company. Spending this money on a quality videographer will not be something you regret. You will have these memories documented, and it will be something you can look back on for all of your years to come.

Remember that your wedding day is uniquely yours. All of the beautiful and perfect moments will be something to look back on for many years to come, and any unexpected events that may occur during your day make it unique to you! Your wedding day goes by so fast so, it is best to relax and enjoy your day, and don’t stress the small stuff. You get to marry your best friend, so if something doesn’t go as planned, just laugh it off and cherish it. Years from now, you and your spouse will be able to look back on your wedding day and remember it for what it really was, an amazing event to celebrate the love you have for one another!

For more wedding day tips check out this video from The Kitchy Kitchen Below.

If you have any tips or wedding disaster stories leave them in the comments below!