Since most of the weddings I do are outdoors, I have some experience with inclement weather weddings. Today is looking like it could be one of those days. I am performing a wedding ceremony at Tivoli Too in Laguna Beach early this evening. This is where having the right coordinator comes in handy. Here are a couple thoughts about how to deal with a downpour.
1. Plan ahead. You can't control the weather, but you can ask your wedding planner and the venue what their plan is in case of rain. Do they have cover? Tents? Umbrellas? Indoor options?Heaters? If you plan ahead, you will at least know the answers.
2. Make the call. When you realize it's going to rain, make the call to your planner, venue and vendors to give them the heads up and ask if there is anything they will need to do differently. It's not their wedding day so they aren't thinking about the weather as much as you. Don't be afraid to make the call and ask.
3. Keep your cool. Think of this as a fun challenge, not as a disaster. Just roll with it. The serenity prayer comes to mind - "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I can't change, (like the weather) courage to change the things I can (like your attitude and your makeup) and the wisdom to know the difference."
4. Make the most of it. Go with the rainy day theme. Some of the best wedding photos I've seen are rainy day pics. You won't be wearing this dress again, so don't be afraid to trash it. Embrace the wildness of it and you will have a memory that lasts a lifetime.
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