With today's blizzard like conditions, I felt the need to blog about the need of contingency plans when it comes to your big day. Do I mean just planning for weather? Well, yes and no. Things to keep in mind:
1) Weather at the wedding location--Especially if the wedding is outside. ALWAYS have a plan B for outside weddings. If you don't, you could end up scrambling at the last minute to find a place for your ceremony. Some reception venues can be used as ceremony venues as well, as long as you tell them in contract negotiations that it is the ceremony alternate site. Some will allow you to make the call the morning of as long as you provide them the room set up for both options. Also, with any ceremony, you have to plan for severe weather impacting your guests ability to drive to the ceremony.
2) Weather at your out of town guests' location--Especially important is someone very significant has to fly or drive in. This includes members of the bridal party, parents, grandparents, etc. Having them travel a couple days prior to the big event gives some time for delays, cancelled flights, etc.
3) Pack a good emergency kit (or have your bridesmaids do this!)--If you hire a wedding coordinator, he/she should bring one as well. I can tell you my emergency kit is quite large! This is a link to the Knot's list. It's pretty comprehensive.
http://wedding.theknot.com/bridesmaids-mother-of-the-bride/bridesmaids/articles/the-brides-emergency-kit.aspx
I hope this gives you food for thought when planning your day...and for planning your plan B's for your day! If you have questions or need more suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me...
Until next time...and hopefully with better weather!
Annie
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