Planning your wedding can only go so far. No matter how long you stress about every possible “what if” scenario, something is bound to come up you didn’t expect. Here are some cautionary tales to help you deal in case it happens to you.

Vendors do call in sick. Which means, you could be without a photographer the day of your wedding. Be sure you can be provided with a last minute back up through the same studio if possible. Also keep in mind the replacement might not have the same photography style as the other, so be prepared to compromise. Better photo memories than nothing at all.

Weather happens. From rain to extreme wind, if you are planning an outdoor ceremony or reception, be prepared for the worst. Be sure you have an emergency budget for an umbrella for each guest, and everything is nailed down in case of wind.

Find a proof reader. If you are doing DIY for your invitations, programs, save the dates, or any other written aspect of your wedding, make sure a couple friends look it over before you make one hundred copies. A simple typo may be invisible to you (having stared at it for a couple weeks) but a quick catch you a friend.