A lot of work goes into planning a wedding, from picking out the cake to choosing the venue. There are dozens of little details that are selected with purpose and reasoning. So when something happens that forces you to deal with last minute changes to your plan, it can be more than a little frustrating; it can be downright stressful! But before you totally lose your mind, take a few deep breaths and consider your options. It’s not the end of the world, and it’s not even the end of your special day, just a minor hiccup in the road. So if you find yourself dealing with last minute changes, consider the following advice.
Contingency Plan
Now, as every professional event planner and project manager knows, you must have a contingency plan in place for every possible situation that could happen. When you plan your wedding, you really, really need to consider making a one, too. It is literally impossible to account for everything that could go wrong at your wedding, but you should try to cover your bases as much as possible. For example, what will you do if your wedding photographer calls in sick" Or if it starts to rain" This plan should not only list the things that can go wrong, but how you will handle them in detail. Creating a list of strategies for disaster might sound stressful on its own, thinking of all the things that could go wrong, but in the end it’s there to help you avoid a meltdown.
You will also want to have someone in a support role t...