{"id":40887,"date":"2017-04-11T00:41:22","date_gmt":"2017-04-10T14:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/articles\/wet-weather-wedding\/"},"modified":"2021-11-10T05:23:08","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T18:23:08","slug":"wet-weather-wedding","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/wet-weather-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"How to embrace a wet weather wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

A lot of people think of it as the\u00a0worst case scenario, but it\u2019s something that any bride planning an outdoor wedding should be thinking about: a plan B for when it rains. While the great outdoors offers the perfect backdrop, romantic ambience, and stunning setting for many\u00a0couples’ dream wedding<\/a>, Mother Nature can take hold and ‘rain on your parade’. Don\u2019t let the weather dampen your spirits! Read the tips below to help you out with your wet weather wedding plan.<\/p>\n

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See more of this gorgeous #RealWedding in the rain<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hire a good wedding planner<\/h2>\n

As a bride, you don\u2019t want to jinx it, but you also don\u2019t want to risk it. Get a good wedding planner<\/a> who\u2019d know what to do in case \u201cit\u201d happens. Rain or shine, you should be enjoying your day and not spend the time worrying about what to do.<\/p>\n

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Check out this rainy Noosa #RealWedding<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bring the outdoors, indoors<\/h2>\n

Mother nature is quite unpredictable, even in the sunniest parts of the world. We say, better stay dry than sorry. Reserve a nearby indoor venue<\/a> that you can easily decorate with greenery or is already donned with nature-inspired pieces.<\/a><\/p>\n

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See more of this rainy #RealWedding<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Get yourself covered (pun intended!)<\/h2>\n

Rent a tent or marquee<\/a> at least two weeks before the wedding if you\u2019re marrying during a fickle-weather season. You should also assign people who\u2019d be able to erect the tent, you know, just in case it really rains.<\/p>\n

If a huge tent is not possible, it\u2019s a good idea to rent a smaller one to cover the food<\/a>, drinks, gifts<\/a>, and bomboniere\u00a0<\/a>stations.<\/p>\n

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#RealWedding bride advises couples planning a garden wedding have a Plan B<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Send weather cards<\/h2>\n

Let your guests know about your alternative ceremony and\/or reception plan. If it\u2019s a farther venue<\/a>, include a map. If it\u2019s just the pavilion nearby, write down where it is. This will give them peace of mind, too. It\u2019s better to be open and keep everyone updated than keep them guessing what happens when there\u2019s a change in the weather. Perhaps these can be part of your invitations<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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See more of this gorgeous #RealWedding<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Take advantage of the lighting<\/h2>\n

Who said a rainy day can stop a wedding photo shoot<\/a>? Water puddles and overcast skies won\u2019t disappoint you and your wedding photographers. They set the mood right and can help you get creative with your poses!<\/p>\n

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See more of this rainy #RealWedding<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Prepare a rainy day themed dance playlist<\/h2>\n

Embrace the rain and party in style <\/a>with songs like Rihanna\u2019s Umbrella to Gene Kelly\u2019s I\u2019m Singing in the Rain!<\/p>\n

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Or, y’know, you could dance IN the rain like at this #RealWedding<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Employ plan U: Umbrellas<\/h2>\n

Rain or shine, it\u2019s best to come in prepared with umbrellas<\/a> or raincoats and even boots. They can look really cute in photos, plus they serve as memorabilia for a one-of-a-kind wedding day.<\/p>\n

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A bit of rain wasn’t an issue at this #RealWedding<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Invest in event insurance<\/h2>\n

This isn\u2019t really plan B, but it\u2019s a good investment for couples marrying during the rainy season. If the weather goes bad to the point that the wedding must be postponed, you can still get back a huge part of the costs. Find out why you need wedding insurance here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Check out this gorgeous #RealWedding in Paris<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Don\u2019t be anxious about having a Plan B<\/h2>\n

No matter what happens, keep in mind that the rain doesn\u2019t ruin your wedding day. Actually, rain can make it even prettier if you allow it. With a bit flexibility, some sort of back up plans and emergency umbrellas, you have nothing to worry about.<\/p>\n

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See more of this stunning #RealWedding<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Looking for an indoor wedding venue? We’ve got you (literally) covered!\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":65884,"template":"","au_article_tag":[750],"class_list":["post-40887","au-article","type-au-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","au_article_category-featured-articles","au_article_category-weddingplanner","au_article_tag-outdoor-wedding"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/40887"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/au-article"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/40887\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/65884"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40887"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"au_article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au_article_tag?post=40887"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}