Hmmm… weddings are supposed to be nothing less than prolonged moments of pure bliss, right? Then why is it that aside from the wedding jitters, you’re still anxious about the other things that could ruin your big day? Your adorable lilies may not arrive as scheduled, your dress may not fit (and you wouldn’t even dare try it on before the wedding), you don’t go along so well with your best man, and you’re worried that he might ruin the toast… the list of anxiety opportunities goes on and on that you fear you’ll have a breakout the day before the wedding (no, anything but that!)

You know those home video contests on television which showcase wedding bloopers, wherein everybody either falls flat on their bottom or nods off before saying their vows? They seem funny now, in retrospect, but imagine what they went through at the moment. Even canned laughter can’t cover for a bride’s train catching fire, or the best man forgetting the rings. And if you think that this couldn’t happen to you – think again. Farmer’s Almanac was flooded to the rafters with video entries, and yours may just qualify for viewer’s choice.

This article should put you at ease; if you’re not, then you’re missing the point. Your wedding should be special to you because you’re sharing it with the people you love, especially your fiancé. Fortunately, people who love you can be very forgiving, even if the entrée sucks, and you’re period shows on your pristine white dress on the day of the wedding. The best way to approach wedding anxiety is to share it with someone close to you, your best friend or your future husband, or anyone for that matter; as long as that someone can ease the stress and take the load off of your back.

Of course it helps if prepare for any mishaps in advance. Don’t, under any circumstances, schedule your wedding on a Superbowl Sunday! You don’t want your perfect day ruined with a desolate church! And although you’ll save more by having your wedding in time for certain Holidays, remember that these days are also R&R opportunities, and there is a possibility that some guests will want to spend quality time backpacking out in the country rather than attend a wedding which is across the state.

You may also want to stay clear of Friday the 13ths even if you’re not superstitious, because other people are, and would rather shrink from a ‘jinxed’ wedding than suffer the consequences. Don’t underestimate Mother Nature either; don’t be surprised if she pops in on your blissful sunset wedding and drenches you with a downpour. There are many things which can get in the way of your dream wedding, from blotched wedding cakes to unruly children and hurricanes (note that these last two may complement each other to provide maximum damage); indeed, fate does have a wry sense of humor sometimes, and the least you can do is stare back and smile. You can still do it over, you know, provided that future conditions are nothing less than perfect – as they’ll never be.

If you think your wedding day story is worth a do over, you might want to reconsider after seeing the top 10 finalists of the Worst Wedding Weather Contest held by www.FarmersAlmanac.com. For brides-to-be, there’s still hope; just make sure that you are ready for the worst.