Don’t let these wedding details fall through the cracks. There are a million and one things to plan when it comes to a wedding. So is it any surprise that one or two or even top things brides forget to do-five wedding details might fall through the cracks?

Here, expert wedding planners break down the top things you forget when planning a wedding. With any luck, this list will save you from forgetting these details, too! Have a Contingency Plan for Bad Weather”Many couples forget to have a plan B in case of inclement weather. Sometimes this is not taking into account how hot and sunny it will be, severe cold fronts, or even rain. They often get so wrapped up in the beauty of their venue they just forget to have a contingency plan,” says Kim Sayatovic, founder of Belladeux Event Design. If you know what time the sun will be setting, you can make sure you’ll be available rather than say, cutting the cake.

Arrange Transportation for Your Bridal Party”They’ll often leave the hotel — or wherever they’re getting ready — at a different time than the bride and groom, but earlier than the rest of the guests,” explains Alia Wilson, planner and designer for Firefly Events. Designate Someone to Be the Day-Of Point Person”A first point of contact for your wedding vendors is essential. Budget for Gratuity”Gratuity is often overlooked during the budget planning process, especially if you don’t have a planner to guide you,” says Sullivan. When looking at the costs of your catering, for example, remember that typically you’d want to include an 18-22 percent gratuity on top of the final bill. You’ll also want to be mindful of tips for wedding professionals the day of the event. After all the decisions are made and hard work put into every little details, lighting is the most important component to really ensure those elements look their very best,” says Sullivan. Provide Extra Seats at the Ceremony”Take into consideration the fact that people do not naturally sit next to each other,” Easton advises, “so you will always need roughly 20 more chairs than there are people.

The photographer is not going to know who your important family members are, so when he gets to the ‘photo of the bride with aunts and uncles,’ your photo wrangler can easily go grab these family members for you and you can stay on track with timing. Establish a Wedding Website Before You Mail Save-the-Dates”The site does not need to be fully finished, but you should have a URL that you can put on the cards, as well as a few basic pieces of information on site, such as the the location and nearby hotels,” says Wilson. Arrange for Transportation for the Bride and Groom After the Reception”Transportation is a must-have for the wedding day, but often times, brides forget that they need to arrange a ride from the reception to their next destination, be it their home, a hotel or even the airport. Make Sure You’re Using the Correct Invitation Postage”Not only does the weight matter, but the size as well when it comes to your invitations,” Wilson says. Square envelopes and certain enclosures can carry an additional charge. This can fall through the cracks simply because people forget to ask, or don’t know all these funny rules from the post office.