Wedding season on the corner with tension of missing something? Make your wedding day a perfect one with these tips for wedding emergencies.
Wedding emergencies are real troublemakers. These are the moments of chaos where we fall short on some things even after meticulous planning, or sometimes even the universe gives up on us. From wardrobe malfunctions to vendor no-shows, such mishaps are inevitable. However, staying prepared and having a plan in place can help you handle any emergency without letting it ruin the big day. Team Wedding Affair is here listing some basic wedding emergencies and ways to help you deal with them effectively. Whatever the mishaps, these tips will surely save your day!
Wardrobe Malfunction
One of the most frequent wedding emergencies involves wardrobe malfunction, with ripped dresses, broken zippers, missing buttons and whatnot. To tackle this, always have an emergency sewing kit with needles, safety pins, threads and double-sided tapes. For stains, keep a stain-removal pen or wipes in your bridal emergency kit. Bridesmaids and groomsmen should have backup outfits or at least spare accessories in case of any last-minute wardrobe issues.
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Makeup and Hair Disasters
Humidity, sweat, or end-moment touch-ups are one of those wedding emergencies, that if gone wrong, can create havoc in bridal makeup and hairstyles. Carry with you a beauty touch-up kit with essential items like setting spray, blotting paper, bobby pins, and hair spray. A professional hairstylist or makeup artist should stay until the ceremony begins. If that’s not possible, designate a bridesmaid or friend to handle any touch-ups.
Weather-Related Issues
The outdoor weddings are particularly vulnerable to unexpected weather changes. Always have a juncture plan by renting a tent, arranging indoor backup venues, or providing umbrellas for guests. If extreme heat is expected, ensure there are hydration stations or shaded areas available. During winter season weddings, have space heaters on standby to keep guests comfortable.
Vendor No-Show or Delays
Another troublemaker in the list of wedding emergencies can be, the horror of a florist, caterer, or photographer unable to arrive on time. To prevent this, confirm all bookings prior to the wedding week, and maintain direct communications on the day itself. Keep a list arranged of backup vendors and suppliers who can step in if needs be. A trusted wedding planner or a reliable family member should be responsible for making urgent calls and finding alternatives.
Guest and Seating Mishaps
Last-minute cancellations, uninvited guests, or misplaced seating arrangements can create a lot of stress. An availability of extra seating and designating a trusted wedding coordinator or a family member who can manage seating arrangements is another perfect tip to save you from such wedding emergencies. Also, you need to ensure the caterer is prepared to accommodate a few extra meals or snacks for any unexpected guests.
Medical or Health Concerns
A long day of celebrations, heat and stress, can become a cause of fainting spells, headaches, and other health concerns. A first-aid kit stocked with pain relievers, band-aids, antacids and allergy medicines should be accessible when needed by someone. If any guest or wedding party member has a known medical condition, ensure that someone is aware of it and can take action when needed.
Tech and Music Glitches
This is one of the very common wedding emergencies, where a microphone, missing playlist, or malfunctioning speakers can disrupt the mood of the ceremony and reception. Keeping an extra set of speakers or a portable sound system as a backup can also keep you at bay from getting into this sort of trouble. Making an inventory of everything needed along with extras is a must for any wedding or other celebrations’ planning, since they save you extra time and effort for the last moment.
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Wedding seasons are indeed times of extreme stress along with excitement, even after loads and loads of preparations. These tips can surely help you be on the safe side on occasion and make it less worrisome and more joyous.
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