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Venues & locations: Weather and rain plans

Decide where plan B happens, when you decide and who decides — months ahead.

The key points

  • A tent or indoor space for everyone
  • A decision deadline
  • Heat: shade and water
  • Cold: heaters and blankets

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Do outdoor weddings need a tent?

Not always, but you need some rain plan. A tent or an indoor space big enough for your guest count is essential.

Venues & locationsAll questions

When should you decide on a wedding rain plan?

Set a deadline with your venue and tent company — often 48–72 hours before — and make the call then.

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How do you tell guests about a wedding rain plan?

One short message with the new location, the time and any advice on shoes or parking.

The wedding dayAll questions

What should we look for at a venue tour?

The spaces you’ll actually use, restrooms, accessibility, the rain plan, parking, and how the room flips between dinner and dancing. Take the venue question list.

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