Post # 1
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Worker bee
I am having a little bit of a hard time deciding between 2 venues – one is outdoor ceremony/indoor reception and the other is all outdoor. I am really hesitant to go with an all outdoor venue due to the time of year and the risk for rain. My date is October 27, 2012. I am in California, so this really might not even be a valid concern – since I think it didnt rain until December here this winter, and maybe 5 times total since then. . . but I just cant help but worry. Advice, please! So are you guys having outdoor weddings?
Post # 3
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Buzzing Beekeeper
Yes, I am having an outdoor, fall wedding. =) I’m not too concerned.
Post # 4
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Busy Beekeeper
I am not concerned at all, if it rains is means good luck 😀
Post # 5
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Sugar bee
Look up the monthly weather averages for your area. “October” means tons of different weather! In my hometown, October is the driest month of the year; where I went to school its the wettest.
Post # 6
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Helper bee
I actually love my plan b if it rains! We are getting married at a vineyard and if it rains we will move it to the barrel room inside… If it does rain on you don’t let it ruin your day inside weddings are just as pretty and remember its about celebrating a marriage 🙂
Post # 7
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Worker bee
That is a great idea about checking the monthly chances for rain! The problem is that for the all outdoor venue there is absolutely no option to move indoors, but I could order Canopies instead. Its a family owned ranch and vineyard – really just a really huge beautiful back yard with ponds and a vineyard, and their home is on the property. . . So I cant really crash their home. . My real issue here is deciding between 2 venues – The indoor one is gorgeoud, perfect in every way EXCEPT (and a big except!) is the catering coordinator has been really bad about communicating with me, she seems really busy. The outdoor venue is beautiful and we LOVE the couple that runs the place, but it will take a little more work and there is this problem with the weather. . Bah! I wish someone could make decisions for me!
Post # 8
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Bumble bee
I am getting married in the Caribbean during storm season… so um, yeah– definitely worried about rain/storms in the back of my mind! LoL. Realistically, I shouldn’t worry so much. We’re getting married in St. Thomas, which has not had a severe storm in over 15 years. Can’t help but to worry in the back of my mind though………
OP, have you seen any reviews for the caterer at the indoor place? Communication is definitely important, but at the same time, her being busy is a good sign. If the service wasn’t up to par, most likely she wouldn’t be busy. Exactly how bad is the communication? I’d definitely look at the weather history for the city of your wedding location on your date. Try wunderground.com.. that’s where I looked up the weather history for my location. :o)
Post # 9
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Sugar Beekeeper
I was married last October and we had an outdoor ceremony. I was concerned with rain so we had an indoor backup just incase. The weekend of our wedding was considered an “Indian Summer” in Upstate, NY. It was 65 degrees with not a cloud in the sky (norm for that time of year is high 40’s/low 50’s). The weather couldn’t have possibly been more perfect so ya never know.
Post # 10
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Blushing bee
I’m getting married in SoCal, so I’m mostly worried about crazy winds and fire. 🙂 It could rain, but the atual ceremony spot is a bit sheilded by large trees. Actually, if it rained in the morning it would be lovely, bring out all the garden and eucalyptus smells in the park!
Also, I’m a sucker for all those wedding pictures with umbrellas. I just want the sun to be out for guests who are travelling all the way to California.
Post # 11
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Bumble bee
I am not to much concerned about rain but I am concerned about cold/windy weather. ABQ can get very windy and the first week or 2 in October is normally very cold. But I am hoping since our wedding is later in the month we get good weather. Most of our guest are from Out of Town so it would be great if they visit ABQ (for the first time) and get good weather.
Post # 12
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Bee Keeper
Mine is going to be outdoor but I’m in Las Vegas. If it rains… well… it probably won’t.
Post # 13
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Wannabee
@yelle418: I am getting married on October 27 in Northern California. I checked the history for this area and it hasn’t rained on this date in a long time. Most temps show between 65-70 degrees. I hope that’s the case. I am getting married and having the reception in my Mother-In-Law backyard with a catered bbq and we don’t really have a back up other than moving everything inside the house. We are having about 65 guests so that may get kind of tight.
Post # 13
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Wannabee
@yelle418: I am getting married on October 27 in Northern California. I checked the history for this area and it hasn’t rained on this date in a long time. Most temps show between 65-70 degrees. I hope that’s the case. I am getting married and having the reception in my Mother-In-Law backyard with a catered bbq and we don’t really have a back up other than moving everything inside the house. We are having about 65 guests so that may get kind of tight.
Post # 14
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Bee Keeper
in Michigan we could get any type of weather in late October. Rain, sleet, snow, it could be in the 20s, it could be in the 70s. Who knows?
I’m not a risk taker. All the wedding stuff is inside.
Post # 15
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Blushing bee
We’re getting married outside in Iowa, where the weather is also very unpredictable in October. I’m a little worried because our backup building – while beautiful – isn’t very spacious. I’ve considered canopies as well, maybe waiting to see how the forecast looks before we decide to put them up or not? But I think we’ll chance the rain. Unlike your situation though, we still have a (less than stellar) backup though if we need it. I understand wanting the outdoor venue that you love, even though it’s risky!! Good luck!!