Wet weather plans: As I’m writing this, the sun is shining outside and it seems that England has finally remembered that it is, in fact, summer. Many July and August weddings have seen unexpected rainfall and wet weather plans have been implemented. As we enjoy the British summer and begin to move towards chillier months, have you considered your wet weather plan? If your answer is no, here are some things to consider to ensure you and your guests stay dry on your day.
Implementing a Wet Weather Plan
It is true that we cannot control the weather, however we can plan for a rainy wedding day, and a well designed plan alleviates stress on a wedding day.
Consider your venue
Does it have a number of indoor or under cover spaces that can be utilized by guests? Are there any additional costs to you for using these spaces? If not, consider asking your venue how they usually amend their plans in case of bad weather.
For a marquee wedding, do you have any indoor spaces that guests would be welcome to us? If not, could you consider booking a larger marquee to ensure two hosting spaces, for example one area for the wedding breakfast, and another for a drinks reception and canapés?
If your wedding is outside of the summer months, choosing a venue space that offers indoor areas is a must. For a summer wedding, I would consider additional coverings to ensure that you and your guests stay nice and warm!
Consider your guests
I recently assisted at a wedding where there were 12 young children present. Plan A was an outdoor ceremony, but the Great British weather insisted on sporadic downpours throughout the day. While the rain may have held off for the ceremony, the risk was too high with potentially 12 wet, grumpy and cold children. We took the decision to move the ceremony inside to ensure all guests were comfortable. This was the best decision as winds picked up and the heavens opened during the ceremony.
If you have a number of younger or older guests attending your wedding, consider how you could make them more comfortable should the weather turn. Blankets, golf umbrellas and heaters are always a good way to go. If you have an outdoor ceremony, ensure there is a wet weather plan should a quick decision need to be made.
Consider a Wedding Coordinator
Wet weather plans are often last minute, quick decisions. They are decisions that you don’t want to be sorting the logistics of on your wedding day. There are often a lot of practical implications for implementing a wet weather plan. By booking a Wedding Day Coordinator (or better yet, a Wedding Planner), you are ensuring that any changes that need to be made, can happen whilst you sip your glass of prosecco and enjoy putting your dress on.
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