07/28/2026
Today’s forecast showed no rain.
Then, seemingly out of nowhere, severe storms moved through the area. Our power went out multiple times, and a National Weather Service tornado warning appeared on my phone.
This is now the second Monday in a row that a clear forecast has turned into severe weather—and the perfect example of why “we’ll keep watching the forecast” is not a weather contingency plan.
You can check the forecast for weeks, choose a month known for beautiful conditions, and refresh your weather app every hour leading up to the proposal. In Chicago, the weather can still change with very little warning.
By that point, it is too late to begin creating an alternative plan.
A true Plan B has already been selected, approved, and secured. It accounts for access to the alternative location, where the proposal will happen, how the photographer will reposition, whether the design can be transferred, how vendors will be notified, and how the timeline will change.
When the weather shifts, moving to Plan B should be a simple pivot—not a moment of panic.
There should be no last-minute calls to venues or questions about whether the photography, florals and design can be moved. The decision has already been made, the logistics have already been considered, and everyone involved knows what happens next.
Most importantly, you should love Plan B just as much as Plan A.
It may look different from the original plan, but it should still feel private, intentional, and beautiful—not like the proposal you were forced to accept because the weather changed.
That is the difference between having another location and having a thoughtfully planned Plan B.
The weather may be unpredictable. Your proposal shouldn’t be.