We’d all like everything to go without a hitch when we’re getting hitched, but that is often not the case and mishaps can and will happen, no matter how much hard work and planning you put into your big day.

To help you hopefully avoid, or at least deal with those common wedding day disasters that can happen from time time time, let’s take a look at some of them right now:

Bad skin

No one wants to walk down the aisle with blotchy skin or zits, and it can make the photos less joyful than you would have hoped. Fear not, though because you can minimise your chances of this happening by having a facial the day before the wedding and investing in some high-coverage foundation just in case things do not go entirely to plan.

Forgetting the rings

Yes, this can and really does happen; it’s not just something you see on TV and in film. The last thing you want to happen when you’ve spent so much time picking out the perfect ring from Brilliant Earth is for it to be left behind in the rush to get to the venue, but luckily, this one is easily solved by designating a trusted family member5 to check the best man has it before leaving. That way, you won’t have to worry about one person remembering. Heck, you could even put several checks in place!

Hungover wedding parties

This is so common, but it is so easily avoided by having your hen and stag-dos a week before the wedding or if you must have it closer to the days, have it two nights before instead of on the eve of the big day. Leave the hangovers for the morning after the wedding!

Overlong wedding speeches

Wedding speeches are an important part of any wedding, and they are often very touching, but occasionally they can go on and on and on, and it can get pretty boring, not to mention embarrassing.

How do you deal with this particular disaster? Set a time limit if you can and prep the DJ so that, if your time limit doesn’t work, he can intervene with a comment and a piece of music that will get things moving along again.

The cake gets dropped

You’d be surprised at just how common this is, and it can feel like a much bigger disaster than it is. If the cake is not in too bad shape, then disguising the damage with flowers can be a good option, as is having a spare cake or some cupcakes to serve. Chances are it won’t happen to you, but if you want to cover all the bases, then a backup plan is never a bad idea.

Family drama

It wouldn’t be a wedding without family drama, but of course, that is not to say it’s welcome. A good way to hopefully avoid it is by meticulously arranging your seating plans so people who do not get along will not have much reason to get too close. 

Wedding day disasters can never be totally avoided, but if you are prepared for them, you can solve them fast.