Plan B?

For those of us who live in California, its seem safe to have your wedding at a outside venue, right?? Well, not exactly. That is why even if you choose your wedding to be in the summer, (most of the time it is nice and warm), we really do not have our seasons here. There are certain months that we tend to get more rain and colder weather, and those are the months you may want to consider a inside venue. However, since we do have such beautiful beaches and views, there are couples who want to have their outside venue. This is great!!

Make sure to book that venue when the trends have been showing as weather being good that time of year. If you do book an outside venue, no matter what time of year, ALWAYS ask for a back up plan. PLAN B! As much as your venue will insist and promise that it will not rain, insist on a back up plan! Its always better to be prepared than have to figure it out the day of.  Here are some tips to think about:

1.  Ask the venue, what options do you have for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception spaces? Ask for these diagrams in addition to Plan A ones.

2.  If it rains, will there be umbrellas available to guests, if they have to walk outside at anytime of the wedding event?

3. (if you choose to still go ahead and have your event outside), ask if tent can be put in place, and if so, will heaters be available?

4. Always make sure to run through both plans for the rehearsal. This will ensure a smooth ceremony.

5. Ensure that all your vendors know both plans, and provide them with all the details. for example, the photographer will need to know if more light is needed, since the location has changed to inside. They can then be prepared and bring lighting or extra staff as needed.

6.  no matter if you have your wedding inside or outside, its your wedding day, ENJOY IT!!!!!

6.