Preparing for the Unexpected: Advice From a Colorado Wedding Planner
Rainy wedding photographer: Kate Merrill Photography | Floral by: Anthia Design
If the last couple of years has taught us anything, it's to expect the unexpected, be open to pivoting, and discovering that the results can be even better than the original plan. As wedding planners, we are no strangers to the unexpected. The good news is that this experience has taught us to be prepared for anything so your big day can be as wonderful as you dreamed it would be.
The Weather is Unpredictable Anywhere You Are
Photographer: Lady Ilg Photography
Whether (no pun intended) you have planned an outdoor wedding in the mountains, on the beach, or in a romantic indoor venue, the weather can be an issue. Rain, wind, sleet, snow, heat, and humidity can impact the plans you have worked so hard to create. A backup plan is an important part of the planning process.
An experienced wedding planner has seen just about every way the weather can impact a wedding. If you have planned an outdoor ceremony, they will offer suggestions for wet-weather options early in the planning stages. As the day draws closer, they will have their eye on the forecast and be thinking about things that will make the day memorable for something other than inclement weather.
Umbrella stands filled with clear bubble umbrellas in case of wet weather.
Cozy throws waiting on the guest's chairs if the weather is unseasonably chilly.
A warm drink station with hot chocolate, tea, and coffee post-ceremony if the day is cold or rainy.
Frozen drinks and iced water for those hot, humid days to keep everyone hydrated.
The weather is probably one of the things at the top of the couple's list of concerns when it comes to their wedding day.
The Human Factor Can Be Capricious Too
We've all heard stories about things that have gone wrong at weddings and think, that won't happen to us. That crazy cousin who has a few too many at the reception and is getting a little too loud, the groomsman who remembered on the morning of the wedding he forgot to pick up his tux, wedding dresses that don't fit, vendors who cancel at the last minute, surprise guests who weren't included in the seating chart you spent hours on. Your wedding planner will be there to step in and tactfully intervene or save the day with their handy sewing kit. You'd be surprised what they have in their emergency wedding day kit.
What Not to Do When Things Don't Go Exactly as Planned
There are a lot of moving parts to a wedding day. It's inevitable. No matter how well you plan, there's a fair chance that something unexpected will happen on your wedding day. Don’t try to manage these issues yourself on your wedding day. Let a professional wedding planner handle the pivots so you can enjoy the big day instead of letting the unknown overshadow your celebration.
The wedding planning experts at Blue Linden can help you plan and execute your dream wedding as well as plan for and mitigate any of the unexpected things that come up. For us, they aren't unexpected because we are prepared to take action and make sure your wedding day is everything you hoped. Let's connect and talk about planning your special day.