{"id":670,"date":"2022-03-04T21:38:24","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T21:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tents-events.com\/blog\/?p=670"},"modified":"2022-03-09T17:53:23","modified_gmt":"2022-03-09T17:53:23","slug":"how-to-plan-for-rain-during-your-outdoor-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tents-events.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-for-rain-during-your-outdoor-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan for Rain During Your Outdoor Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tents-events.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shutterstock_84670000-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-671 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tents-events.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shutterstock_84670000-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"An umbrella folded up near a wedding bouquet, showing that a rainy wedding is taking place.\" width=\"362\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tents-events.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shutterstock_84670000-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tents-events.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shutterstock_84670000-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tents-events.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shutterstock_84670000-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tents-events.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shutterstock_84670000-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The phrase \u201crain on your wedding day\u201d might immediately get a certain song stuck in your head or remind you of 90s MTV nostalgia. But when you\u2019re the one tying the knot, a rainy wedding day probably doesn\u2019t sound like music to your ears at all \u2014 especially if you\u2019re having an outdoor ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thankfully, we\u2019ve got a fair bit of experience when it comes to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tents-events.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-outdoor-event-falls-on-a-rainy-day\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to have an outdoor party in the rain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Read on to learn how to plan for rain during an outdoor wedding (and take advantage of some of that good luck)!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Have a Backup Plan (or Two)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wedding planning often accounts for everything from the number of guests to the color of the flowers to the shape of the cake knives. But have you given thought to your rain plan? If you\u2019re choosing an outdoor venue attached to an indoor space, make sure you discuss having access to that indoor space in case of rain. If you\u2019re in a more remote location, plan as if you will have two wedding venues: one inside and one outside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Think about transportation in case of a sudden shower.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> How will people get from the outdoor location to the indoor one? Give extra consideration to keeping guests from slipping or wedding dresses from getting soaked.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Plan for safe parking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as rain can make things muddy, and you don\u2019t want anyone to get stuck at the bottom of a hill.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Have a decor plan in mind for emergency indoor service.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consider putting a few decorations and flowers in place ahead of time in the backup location before the big day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important part of having a backup plan in case of a rainy outdoor wedding is communicating with guests ahead of time. Even if you\u2019re sending out your wedding invitations a year in advance, include the backup weather location on the invitations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Dress for Success<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you anticipate rain, dress for success. Consider bringing rain boots with you in case of mud, pack towels and raincoats in an easily accessible location, and bring a change of clothes \u2014 yes, even if that means shopping for more formalwear than you think you\u2019ll need. You can also incorporate waterproof shoes and clothing into your actual wedding day look if your style planning allows for it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Keep Guests Dry<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you plan for your outdoor wedding, you\u2019re more often than not thinking about yourself and your future spouse since it is your special day after all. However, don\u2019t forget to keep your guests dry. Talk to your venue and ask if they have extra umbrellas or purchase a stash of rain ponchos. You can even give clear umbrellas to the wedding party to keep wedding photos looking great.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Prepare for Extra Touch-Ups<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A rainy wedding day is a bummer if you\u2019re trying to keep every strand of hair or bow tie perfectly in place. Humidity causes hair to frizz like crazy, raindrops melt makeup, and the feeling of being soaked through puts a damper (no pun intended) on everyone\u2019s style. You may need to pack extra touch-up supplies or bring a stylist along the day of the ceremony so that you and your spouse-to-be can get back to photographic perfection before the photographer starts snapping away.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Invest in Wedding Insurance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re determined no one can rain on your parade (or your wedding), you may be interested in wedding insurance. If your event is disrupted by rain or canceled due to inclement weather, wedding insurance covers you so that you don\u2019t have to pay the hefty cancellation fees some venues charge. Some policies also offer additional benefits protecting your guests from injury related to the weather. There are even options for insuring your wedding outfit against damage!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Cover Up<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to deal with rain at your wedding is to bring the indoors outdoors! Yes, it\u2019s backwards on purpose \u2014 using an event tent can protect you from the wrath of Mother Nature while still providing that outdoor aesthetic and experience you planned for. You can choose a specific covered area such as a covered <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tents-events.com\/dance-floor-rental.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding dance floor rental<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or protect your whole guest list with a large tent rental.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Keep Calm and Marry On!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important thing to remember if it rains on your wedding day is that ultimately, you can\u2019t control the weather. Your wedding is a celebration of love with your spouse, and a little bit of rain can\u2019t change the love you have for each other. You can take every precaution possible, but it still may very well rain on your wedding day \u2014 and that\u2019s all right. No wedding is perfect, and the rain might even become a fond memory as you look back on your big day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Your Outdoor Wedding MVPs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to ensure your wedding guests stay dry, rely on Tents &amp; Events for wedding tent rental. We can make any day special, no matter what\u2019s brewing up there in the clouds. Get in touch with us today and stop worrying about rain on your wedding day!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No one wants to deal with rain on their wedding day \u2014 even if it IS supposed to be good luck. 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