Wedding Disaster #1: Wild Child
The Problem: Your flower girl, ring bearer, and young cousins: so angelic during the ceremony, so C-R-A-Z-Y after overindulging in your sugary wedding cake. Kids will be kids — but that doesn't mean they must be screaming, crying, and racing around a formal reception.
The Solution: You can put them in tiny gowns and tuxedos, but you definitely can't force them to uphold a formal atmosphere. If you're inviting kids to your celebration, you have to understand they might not make it through without getting rambunctious. That said, there are some great ways to keep them from knocking things over and making a mess.
Wedding Disaster #2: A Ruined Wedding Dress
The Problem: It's the morning of and it's raining. The wedding ceremony and reception are being held inside — but first, the bride has to get there in her voluminous princess-style gown. You could throw a tarp over her or roll her up in a carpet, but we've got a more stylish option.
The Solution: No couple wishes for rain on their wedding day, though we hear it is considered good luck. If you're worried you're going to get lucky (even if it's not in the forecast), consider packing a golf umbrella. Why? It's the only cover large enough to get the bride from the limo to the church to the reception to the hotel without letting raindrops mar her gown. And besides, some of our all-time favorite wedding photos are of newlyweds smooching beneath an umbrella big enough for two.
Wedding Disaster #3: Drinking and Driving
The Problem: You know it's a successful party when you start running really low on supplies — especially liquor. Everyone's had a good time, but everyone might not be fit to drive. What do you do about that?
The Solution: You already know that lots of responsible brides and grooms book buses or shuttles to ferry guests back and forth from reception to hotel. What you might not know is that you may need more runs than you think. A couple more bus runs will ensure you've got a seat for everyone to get home safely.
Wedding Disaster #4: Blinding Sunsets
The Problem: Little can beat a wedding reception site with amazing sunset views — unless guests are blinded by it. Same goes for candlelight receptions overwhelmed by natural light. Who knew what all those windows could do!
The Solution: Don't fall out of love with your reception site's great view — simply arrange to see it at the time of day that your wedding will take place. If you know that there will be a lot of light (or just a little), you can plan your lighting accordingly. Remember that the season will affect light too.
xoxo RitzyNina
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