OK, things might go wrong. Here are common big-day glitches and how to avoid them.
By: Jennifer Lazarus6. Your equipment breaks down
"If you intend to have a slideshow, do your homework ahead of time to ensure the equipment is compatible, and have a test run before the day of the wedding," suggests Kerry Ann Hawk of Blue Sky Event & Travel Management in Las Vegas.
7. Bad weather ruins your destination wedding
"If you plan to marry in a faraway location, first find out when its hurricane season begins. Even if you think you're safe, check out whether your venue has a full capacity generator," says Haydee Randa of A Date To Remember Events, LLC, in Naples, Florida. "If they do not, request they rent one. It's just as important that they have oscillating floor fans, pillar candles and battery-operated hurricane lanterns and flashlights on hand."
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8. Your DJ and/or photographer turns out to be a bit obnoxious
"Nothing is more horrible than a loud, unpleasant DJ playing every song on your ‘do not play' list or a rude photographer pushing your relatives aside to get ‘his shot,' " says Skaggs. "Take care to choose vendors who mesh with your personality and vision and who do not try to take over your event." Check out your DJ before hiring him: Attend a function where he's spinning the discs to see how he works; always get references.
9. There are so many details to worry about that you can't enjoy your big day
"Assign each bridesmaid to a vendor on the wedding day. She should keep in touch with him — and on top of those particular details — so you don't have to take time away from your reception," suggests Souza.
10. A guest interferes with the band's play list
"Sometimes an overexuberant guest or two may try to get the band to take requests. If you don't want this to happen, tell your bandleader or DJ in advance not to allow it," says Pryor. "And if you don't like the idea of unplanned speeches, also tell him not to hand over the mic to anybody!"
