There's a common sentiment among those who have gone through the process of planning a wedding: Something is likely to go wrong during your special day. But with careful planning and attention, you can minimize the damage done when a detail is missed or forgotten. Here are some of the most common wedding calamities and how you can try to avoid them.

*You Try for Too Much DIY

Choosing to DIY certain parts of your wedding is a great way to add personal touches. However, try to refrain from taking on the larger and more involved tasks, which should be left to the professionals. You can prevent a lot of unnecessary stress by hiring a professional caterer -- rather than delegating your mother and great aunts to whip up a meal to serve your 50 wedding guests. If you're working on a tight budget, pick and choose which tasks it makes the most sense for you to tackle yourself. For example, if you or a family member has some floral experience, it may be reasonable to arrange your own centerpieces and bouquets.

*The DJ Doesn't Play Your Station

The job of finding and hiring a DJ isn't as simple as choosing a name from a Google search. There's a little more that should go into this important task. Most DJs will take the time to have a conversation with you so you can outline your song selections and how they fit in the schedule of events for your ceremony and reception. A good DJ will also make sure to ask you about your musical preferences for all the other moments in the day. For example, there's music that will be played when you and your guests are enjoying dinner. You may not want your DJ to play Boyz II Men if your style leans more toward Jack Johnson and John Mayer. Don't be afraid to really inform your DJ about your personalities so they have a clear direction to go during those unscripted moments of the day.

*You Assume That Anyone Can Make You Look Like a Cover Girl

Most brides choose to have their hair and makeup done by a professional on their wedding day. However, when you're used to doing your own hair and makeup every day, it can come as a shock when a total stranger gets your style all wrong. You may think a practice run with your chosen hair and makeup professionals is a superfluous expense, but when it comes to your wedding day, there are few details more important than your hair and face. This is especially important, as most brides wait until it's very close to go time to begin their hair and makeup. You want to be as confident with your hair and makeup as you are with the wedding dress that you spent hours picking out.

*The Photography Process Is Far From Picture Perfect.

Most couples spend big bucks on their wedding photographer. If you want to maximize your investment, here are a few tips to make the process as seamless as possible. If you're planning on having engagement photos done, try to book the same photographer for your engagement session and your wedding day. This allows you to get comfortable with your photographer and assess whether or not they are truly a good fit for you. Some photographers are better than others when it comes to giving direction and making you feel comfortable enough to allow your true personality to come through in photos.

Photos are typically taken immediately following the ceremony while guests are enjoying appetizers and drinks or are making their way to the reception. One of the common complaints of wedding guests is that they're made to wait far too long between the ceremony and reception. Try to sketch out a rough schedule with family members who you want to be present for wedding pictures so they know when they're expected to be there. Wedding photos can easily be held up if a sibling or grandparent goes missing. By giving your family the photoshoot schedule ahead of time, you can make sure to get to your guests in a timely manner, which they'll surely appreciate.