Your big day has finally arrived, and you are anxiously waiting to see just how the years, months, weeks, and days of planning will all unravel. In your mind, you may be envisioning a problem-free fairytale, but then WHAM! A small dose of reality hits. Read on to find a list of some surprising yet prevalent wedding day complications and just what you can do to smooth them over.
When Mother Nature Calls
Ok, so let’s face it, this is a problem that unfortunately we can’t do much about. But, if Mother Nature wants it to rain, you can buy umbrellas in bulk and hand them out like boxes of candy. Surprisingly, umbrellas make for fun wedding photo props!
There are a few weather-related tips for planning either a beach wedding or just an outdoor wedding in general.
Some vendors offer wedding insurance. And if your special day is going to be outdoors and/or on the beach, this might be something worth your consideration.
Having a Plan B is just as important. If your wedding is held outdoors or on the beach, be sure to check with your location vendor. Some places can offer you an indoor space in the event of weather-related issues.
A New Day in Which We Live
Undoubtedly, life and weddings have changed during this past year because of the pandemic. Maintain safety, but don’t let the worst interfere with your best day. They say that necessity is the mother of invention, so think about making face masks available.
Photo Bombs on the Beach
Keep in mind that while you are getting married in paradise on the Outer Banks, others are having their family vacations. So if you are taking pictures, be aware of those around you. You may not want that cooler covered with empty beer cans in your wedding photo album or the guy who looks like your Uncle Fred.
Sadly, others may not care that your wedding is going on during their vacation. Often people will cooperate if asked nicely. Have your photographer kindly ask that others on the beach allow for just a few minutes of picture taking by not standing in the shots.
Traffic Tie-Ups
Locals can tell you that in-season traffic can be a real mess. What usually would take 10 minutes may take upwards of 40 in the summer.
Don’t allow the potential of essential guests missing your wedding. The best practice to avoid this is to hire the transportation service of Stella the Trolley. Stella knows the roads, the traffic flows and will ensure all arrive where (and more importantly) when they are scheduled.
Knowing is Solving
Arming yourself with knowledge ahead of time may save on setbacks. For example, if you are planning a beach wedding, be sure to consult a tide chart. The last thing you want to have to worry about is the water’s edge becoming part of the ceremony.
It sounds silly but remember this. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Why is that important? Well, if you want a sunset wedding, you’ll want to do that on the sound side, not on the beach.
Wedding day struggles are bound to happen. You may think that these struggles have only happened to you, but take comfort in knowing that most brides face these very same problems. Some things are within our control, and some things are outside of our control.