I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that the  last night’s wedding between Jason and Molly from The Bachelor was, well, a weather disaster.  If you missed watching it, it rained and it didn’t just sprinkle, it poured. By the end of the ceremony, both bride and groom were soaking wet and they and anyone in attendance completely forgot about the fact that they were there to be married and not to have their wedding broadcast on national television.

Their wedding was unfortunately the perfect example of why you need a rain plan. Sure, in Colorado we’re lucky enough to have 300 days of sun, but unfortunately, sunny weather is not a guarantee. Here’s my top five reasons (in no particular) to have a rain plan:

1. Your dress is likely the most expensive piece of clothing you’ve ever owned. If your intention is to trash the dress, check-in with your photographer, you can arrange for a trash the dress photo shoots.

2. Like you, everyone of your guests spent money on their clothing, hair and makeup. Drowned rat was probably not the look anyone was seeking.

3. There is a point where you become willing to make your guests uncomfortable. Things like opting not to hold a microphone while sharing your vows even though your guests won’t hear them is acceptable, making them miserable simply because you’re stubborn, not ok.

4. Having a plan in place will alleviate stress. At Talia Events, we always create a rain plan for our clients planning outdoor weddings. More often than not, we don’t have to use it, but just knowing it’s in place offers peace of mind. Consider it an emergency plan, you hope to never need it, but are glad to have it just in case.

5. Unfortunately, when Mother Nature’s “voice” is louder than the two of yours, the vows and everything related to the real reason you’re there gets pushed to the back burner. The crazy weather can quickly become all anyone remebers of the wedding. It’s great to have a pretty affair, but if you and your guests can’t enjoy the flowers because they’ve all blown over, they don’t really set the stage as you intended.

If you need help coming up with a rain plan, give Talia Events a call. Until then, we’ll be standing atop our sudsy soapbox!