What if it Rains?

March 24, 2010 | Categories Photography + Resources + Wedding Planning

Don’t let the prospect of rain put a damper on your big day!

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Just prepare for it!

Before everything else, getting ready is the secret to success. {Henry Ford}

Plan A. No rain. Proceed as planned.

Plan B. Rain. Proceed as planned.

1. Talk to your photographer. Ask them about their plan in the event it sprinkles or downpours. Chances are they will be fully prepared with all the extra equipment they need~ {if you’re really lucky, they might have umbrellas for the wedding party too!} Prepare a Plan B with your photographer~ hugely important! Have faith in your photographer to document your day just as beautifully…

2.Rent a sturdy tent or a gazebo if any part of the wedding is outside and there isn’t shelter nearby.

3. Have towels available for the guests if rain is likely.

4. Fun rain-gear~ perhaps rain jackets, wellies, and umbrellas available for the wedding party {keep them dry plus get super cute photos}.

5. How else can you prepare?

While there’s nothing you can do about the weather…

Your day is still your day… to be enjoyed, savored and documented in a most extraordinary way!

p.s. someday I’ll tell you the story about a family member whose wedding took place on a boat whereby a huge scary storm came out of nowhere. All the guests in her wedding photos have life jackets on. Even so, they are cool photos.

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  • http://www.albumboutique.com Album Boutique Team

    Great tips! It’s always best to be prepared (even if that plan is an alternate location!) I love the idea of having umbrellas for the guests, and some strategically placed mats to wipe their feet!

  • Jen

    I remember it rained on my wedding day and I was really upset at the time, but looking back we still got beautiful shots and everyone being together is all that matters. Plus, I heard from everyone throughout the day that if it rains then you will be rich, have many kids and a long lasting marriage!

  • Pam

    I had an outdoor wedding that was planned without a back-up plan! I don’t know what I was thinking. Our wedding was a Saturday in June and it ended up being the only Saturday that month and year that it didn’t rain!! We were very fortunate. I wouldn’t recommend what I did!!

  • Lisa

    I was at a backyard wedding last year where a big rainstorm hit most of the city right before the ceremony, but that neighborhood only got sprinkles. Everybody grabbed towels to dry off the chairs, the sun came out, and guests used their umbrellas for shade.

  • http://www.weddingmusiccentral.com/blog Wedding Music Central

    Omg, yes, it is always a good idea to have a backup plan – better safe than sorry, right!? Keep in mind some fundamental outdoor wedding weather considerations:

    (1) Provide a sheltered area for musicians and/or DJs.
    (2) Think of where your guests will be comfortable – rain or shine.
    (3) Leave enough travel time for guests to arrive, in the event of bad weather.
    (4) Check outdoor sites you might be considering, at the same time of day your wedding will take place.

    It’s important to be aware of problems that might crop up later so you can find solutions for them beforehand! :)