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rain on wedding day

We are having an outdoor wedding next saturday (10/10) and the weather is calling for rain! Its still 8 days away. Should I book an indoor venue in case it does rain or wait it out? I would hate to wait until last min and not have a venue available. But dont want to book it then not need it if the rain never comes. HELP!!

Mariahcone

Married: 10/10/2009

Posted On: Oct 2, 2009 at 12:02 AM | Vendors are allowed | Add to My Watchlist | Flag As Inappropriate

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Events by Secmele

Events By Secmele

Posted On: Oct 02, 2009 at 7:29 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
The venue that you currently have doesn't have a second option in case of rain? You should always have a backup plan if you are having an outdoor wedding. Have you thought of renting a tent?

MrsMcCown

Married: 05/07/2011
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Posted On: Oct 02, 2009 at 8:26 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Like Secmele said, always have a backup plan. That said, you could rent tents that are big enough to protect your guests from the rain.

PureElegance

Pure Elegance Events

Posted On: Oct 02, 2009 at 3:19 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I would book another venue or reserve a tent just to be on the safe side. You don't want to have any regrets after your wedding day has come and gone. If it doesn't rain, great! At least you know you were prepared. Well worth the time and money to have a back-up plan instead of a potential dampered wedding day.

Ashlea T.

Ashlea Terhune Photography

Posted On: Oct 02, 2009 at 4:08 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
A tent sounds like a good idea, but I would definitely talk to your venue first. There is an upside to rainy days: the rain clouds create fabulous defused light...your wedding day photography will be great if it is cloudy.

Fire Rose Photography

Posted On: Oct 02, 2009 at 4:13 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Definitely agree with everyone. It's 8 days away which is very short notice...call your venue for a backup solution asap.(today) Option:Get an outdoor event tent - depending on your budget and number of guests. I've seen tents that can perfectly fit within environments without hampering the theme or style.(Again discuss this with the venue you're using as they will have some great suggestions) With that said..every problem has a solution - You'll do great? http://www.ehow.com/how_2228194_rent-tents-outdoor-wedding.html

studio-g-occasions

studio G occasions

Posted On: Oct 02, 2009 at 6:26 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I live in rain central - this client of mine rented umbrellas & it made for smashing pics: http://redfishphoto.wordpress.com/2009/09/13/emily-justin/ but, yes, we did have reserve a ceremony tent. We waited until 2 days before to tell them yes, put up the tent & boy did we need it. It dumped at ceremony time, but was still beautiful.

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