We’ve already warned you that things could go wrong, and what to pack in your emergency kit to save yourself from those problems. However, there are still things that may break on the day, no matter how much you try and avoid it. Here’s how to prepare yourself for breakage that may come with the day.
A nail
This is why you need a file in your emergency kit, and possibly a nail scissors. Think about how easily your nail breaks under normal circumstances. Think about all those times you broke a nail and you don’t even know how it happened? If it’s not your nail, it could be one in your bridal party of one of the mothers. Take three deep breaths and go about filing it down.
A button/loop
This is not a guarantee, nor is it an indication of poor design. It’s just one of those things, and if someone isn’t paying attention when trying to fasten a button, a belt loop or a cummerbund hook, one could easily break. Not to mention, once you get to the reception one guest could accidentally stand on your dress and loosen the bustle loop. Have some safety pins at the ready for both you and your groom in case disaster strikes.
The toasting flutes
Be careful with these, particularly if they’re crystal. You’d be surprised how delicate they are and with a high amount of traffic coming your way to say congratulations, it’s easy for one of your flutes to get knocked off the table. The best way to avoid this is to set any special toasting flutes aside until the speeches. Keep them well protected or ask the venue to look after them until it’s time for actual toasting, Then they can be put away after the speeches.
Your heel
It might not be your heel, it might be a bridesmaid, but it’s still a bit of a disaster, especially if it happens early in the day. As usual, remain calm and whip out that super glue you had put in your emergency kit to put your heel back together. Once the ceremony is over and the photographs are out of the way, you should probably take the shoes off at your earliest convenience to avoid re-breaking the heel, especially on the dance floor.
Your patience
Ok, so it’s not a physical item that will break, but it’s the thing that is most likely to break, and probably before the big day. You will be pulled in several different directions, stressed out about things going write and there could be some dramatics with family and friends leading up to the day that may drive you demented. Just remember to breath, count to ten and remember, it’s your day. Try to take everything in your stride as much as possible.
Image credits: Bride and groom: Crissie McDowell Photography | Buttonhole: The Ever After Story | Shoes: Laura Murray Photography