The problem with planning something as big and cumbersome as a wedding is that it often doesn’t take much in terms of unforeseen circumstances for the whole thing to be derailed. Venues or caterers can cancel, one of the wedding party can start drama, or family members can act up unexpectedly—and that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the potential for chaos.

As a bride or groom, engaging in crisis management when you are stressed enough by all the planning running smoothly is the last thing that you want. It is your big day, and it’s most likely that you want the final say. However, it doesn’t always pan out that way, and depending on the issues that a wedding is up against, often multiple viewpoints have to be taken into account. While the ceremony may be the celebration of two people, the event takes many more.