Even the most well-organised of couples will tell you that wedding planning rarely goes exactly to plan - from minor hiccups to full-on disasters, unexpected challenges have a way of turning up just when you thought you had everything under control. The good news is that you’re not alone, and most of these surprises are entirely manageable with a calm head and some flexibility. With that in mind, keep reading to find out more. 

Stay Flexible And Think Ahead

No matter how meticulous your spreadsheets or colour-coded your planner, something is bound to catch you off guard at some point - it could be that a supplier becomes unavailable, your venue changes its policies, or the weather decides to get involved, and so on. 

So rather than aiming for perfection, it’s best to try to stay open to changes and build in a little breathing room to your schedule. That way, if you have some wiggle room in terms of time and expectations, it can make things a lot less stressful and being able to adapt will de-stress you and also help you enjoy the process a lot more. 

Dealing With Opinions And Expectations

One of the most unexpected challenges couples face isn’t the logistics, it’s the people. Friends and family can be incredibly supportive, but they can also have some very strong opinions, and that can be a tricky thing to deal with and still keep the peace. 

That’s why it’s important to set boundaries gently but firmly. This is your day, after all, and while it’s lovely to involve other people, the final decisions should be about you and what you want as a couple. It’s wise to have some ways of communicating all that clearly so there aren’t any misunderstandings and no one gets their feelings hurt. 

Protect Your Investment 

Planning a wedding is all about your love for one another, but you’ve also got to be aware (and you probably very much are) that it’s a financial investment as well, and it’s worth protecting. That’s why a lot of couples take out wedding insurance because it can cover everything from cancellations to supplier issues, and you’ll have peace of mind that if something goes wrong, you’re covered. Literally. 

True, it might not be the most exciting thing in the world, and yes, it will be an extra cost on your budget, but for the peace of mind alone, it’s worth it. Ideally you’ll never need to use it, but it’s far better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it! 

Love The Imperfections 

It’s often the little things that make a wedding really memorable, and these things are the stories you’ll tell for years to come, whereas the things that went so smoothly might be forgotten in the end, precisely because nothing stood out. 

That’s why it’s so important to approach your wedding planning with the idea that all the little things that might go wrong don’t actually matter. In fact, they could even make the day more special. So as long as you deal with the big issues, everything else can happen as it happens, and it’ll make the day yours.