Spring Events - How to Avoid the Rain Ruining your Outdoor Event

It is the spring season and planning an outdoor event, like weddings, Birthday parties, Baby/Bridal showers, proposal and more during the spring season can be challenging. However, there are several strategies you can employ to minimise the risk of your event being ruined by rain:

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Oluwakemi Odunsi

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Mar 19, 2024

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Venue Options

Consider selecting a venue that offers both indoor and outdoor spaces. This way, if it starts to rain, you can quickly move the event indoors

Rent a Tent

If you're bent on having an outdoor event, consider renting a tent. Tents provide shelter from the rain while still allowing you to enjoy the outdoor atmosphere. Make sure to rent a tent that is large enough to accommodate all of your guests comfortably.

Monitor the Weather Forecast

Keep a close eye on the weather forecast in the days leading up to your event. This will give you time to make any necessary adjustments to your plans if rain is predicted.

Invest in Umbrellas

As minute as these information may sound, making provisions for umbrellas for your guests in case it starts to rain during the event can be a life saving decision. You can also opt for personalised ones that match your wedding theme.

Adjust Your Timeline

For example, you could move outdoor activities, such as the ceremony or cocktail hour, to earlier in the day when the weather is typically drier.

Communicate with Vendors

Keep your vendors informed about your backup plans in case of rain. Make sure they are prepared to adapt to any changes if the event needs to be moved indoors.

Protect Your Decoration

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If you're planning to decorate outdoor spaces, choose decorations that can withstand the rain or have a backup plan in place to protect them if necessary.

Embrace the Rain

Despite your best efforts, sometimes the rain may still come. If this happens, try to embrace it and make the most of the situation. Rainy weddings can be romantic and memorable if approached with a positive attitude.

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