Your dress zipper breaks as your mom pulls it up. A guest slips and spills red wine on your gown. A stray thunderstorm suddenly appears on your 0% chance of rain wedding day, and of course, it’s during portrait time. Your husband’s pants rip on the dance floor as he busts a move. You tear up and your mascara runs and streaks appear on your face. These are your wedding nightmares, right?!

You’ve planned the perfect day, now you need to anticipate the unimaginable. But no worries, girlfriend, because I’ve got you covered. After shooting over 200 weddings, I’ve seen it all, and I’ve put it all into a handy guide for you. Not only does it have the most detailed packing list ever, but it also has an extra two pages of my best wedding planning advice to ensure that you have a super fun, stress-free day!