Thankfully, there are things you can do to avoid ending up in tears.
It rains on your wedding day.
If you're planning an outdoor wedding you need to have a contingency plan in case of inclement weather. You also need to be truly okay with the contingency plan, because it doesn't only rain on wedding days in Alanis Morissette songs.
Your officiant turns out to be nuts.
Ideally you not only want to meet the officiant ahead of time, but also see them perform a ceremony (or know someone who has). You don't want to discover mid-ceremony that their style leans toward the "fire and brimstone" or overly dramatic, if that's not what you want.
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Your DJ and/or photographer are pains in the ass.
Good DJs and photographers blend into the background, but some are divas who act like your wedding is getting in the way of their art. Reading reviews from former clients will help you make the right hire.
Someone interrupts the vows.
If this nightmare happens — and it's more likely to be a family member making a snide remark than a jilted lover — it's best to stay calm, play it off, and keep things moving.
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