10/08/2026
What a better time to discuss a good old rain plan as a hurricane approaches the gulf! ⛈️
Praying for our colleagues in all the Deep South this weekend as you execute your inclement weather plans. 🫶
But really let’s talk about it -
Here’s what our contract requires for all events in the Southeast USA, and what we advise the majority of our clients on:
1. Plan A - Your Reception MUST be covered. That can be indoors or tented. No exceptions. We strongly encourage tent flooring for Plan A if the terrain for the reception is grass, soil, sand, etc.
2. Plan B Part 1 - We require a hold on an additional tent OR an adequate indoor area to accommodate your guests for your ceremony. Period.
3. Plan B Part 2 - We advise our clients individually based on their guest count and venue if a tertiary tent or indoor space is necessary for cocktail hour. Because ~sometimes~ a strolling reception can “absorb” cocktail hour. Or there is an indoor existing space that can partially accommodate cocktail hour.
What we will NOT do:
- shove all of your guests into a small space
- leave all your rentals out in the rain where damage fees start climbing into your bank account
- “flips” where we are switching out and scattering tables and chairs while your guests stand in the rain or a small space and wait
What we WILL do:
- Have a structured plan in place for multiple weather scenarios approved by our clients and all vendors
- Work diligently with your creative partners on the most efficient plan possible
- Confirm all outdoor rental inventory is strategically placed and covered to avoid additional fees
- Ensure their is still natural flow for your guests in the case of inclement weather
- Work Plan B into your budget without sacrificing design/aesthetic
- Make sure our clients love BOTH Plan A and Plan B
Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk! 🫶
