Not looking forward to my wedding Saturday...

You’re correct... there’s nothing that you can do about the rain. But you CAN do something about your wedding. You might not like getting married in a tent. But I’m sure you agree that it beats soggy flowers, wet chairs and uncomfortable guests who simply leave. I’d suggest renting a clear tent to still give you an “outdoors” feeling.

Rain can be so iffy, and the forecast can change any minute. While the forecast calls for rain all day now, that might not actually be the case. (Although I realize that may not make you feel better in this moment.) I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the forecast changes in your favor. In the meantime, although you didn’t originally want a tent, are you against renting one now as a contingency plan? Is it too late to do so?

I can't rent a tent. I couldn't have rented in January of this year when I finalized my rentals either. It just worked out that I didn't want to get married in one. The rental company (the only one in town) didn't have any to offer because they had a fire and it ruined 3/4th of their supplies. With Covid they haven't been able to restock so no tent. I do have ponchos for everyone if they choose and I have a small porch with an overhang but all of the other planning that i've done just feels like a waste.

Yes I definitely would've had a backup plan for an outside wedding. Have you checked Amazon to see if they sell tents? At least the delivery would be on time. Or even go to your local Home Depot/Walmart/Target. I understand you don't want to get married in a tent but at this point its either get married in the rain or a tent.

View Quoted Comment Only one rental company? 😯 Oh wow... that’s wild! Especially if they only have 25% of their supplies to rent out to everyone. Are there any rental companies in neighboring towns? Maybe they have a full inventory.

Yes, there should always be back up plans for situations like this. Im so sorry and I hope the rain ends up being sprinkles and nothing heavy.

I'm so sorry. I would definitely try to come up with a back up plan so your wedding isn't ruined. Like another person mentioned, I would check Amazon for a twnt. While you might hate tent weddings, it might be your only option and this point. I have heard rain on your wedding day is supposed to be good luck.

I personally would find the biggest tent possible for even just the food and a table or two. As a guest, if there was no tent and it was raining, I would leave... not sure what state you’re in, but it’s freezing where I am now. I do hope the weather changes for you! My day said rain all day for 8 days leading up to and the day of- it sprinkled for 5 minutes and was perfect the entire day.

Is it too late to rent a tent? I am sure there must be some place that can help you last minute. They make some really nice ones specifically for parties like this equipped with lighting and heating if you need it

Dear Emily,

I am so sorry. As a bride who would HATE to be married under a tent (well, who would hate to not be married outdoors, period), I would be absolutely devastated. We’ve had to fork out almost $3,000 for a nice tent that isn’t ugly (clear, framed 20x60), just in case. It’s rained at 2/4 weddings I’ve attended and although the ONLY thing, in my mind, that would ruin my wedding day would be rain; it’s actually incredibly good luck, and I can’t afford to not have a backup plan here where the weather is the most diverse thing the state has to offer. For now, we’re planning to have caterers set up there but if it rains, there will be room for people to gather there, too.

If you don’t want to get married under a tent: DON’T! This is still YOUR day! Maybe find a chance to go out when it’s slowed down or marry indoors, and celebrate the fact that superstitions are on your side! Like I said, it’s considered incredibly lucky if it rains on your wedding day and after the creativeness that you’ve showed us all in planning your wedding, I feel like you can really flip the script on how to interpret, and handle what’s coming in a way that makes you happy! Who ever said that rain doesn’t add to the spooky effect?
Thank you for reading my response and I wish you the best of luck! I am so sorry and know that we feel you’re pain right along with you.
Aubrianna Abbema

First off, hello date twin! Congratulations.

My wedding too is outside and my worst nightmare is getting married under a tent. We're having our reception under a tent in the backyard of a beachfront home but I cringe at having to say our nuptials under there.

I would consider checking into buying an inexpensive white tent from amazon, they can be significantly cheaper than renting. The only bother is setting it up. But it would be worth it. Don't let everything be ruined by the rain.

View Quoted Comment Yeah I would check around farther. We had zero tent/rental companies in our town, but I reached out to places all over the state for tents for my wedding and many were willing to travel...the tent I used came from a place about an hour away from the wedding itself

I would let your guests know that that the wedding will be outside with no rain plan. That way they can dress accordingly and have the right mindset to be cold and wet at your wedding. Good luck.

There are so many tent options on Amazon with prime shipping. Please order one.

If your photographers are great, they'll get amazing shots. And your guests will be able to enjoy non-soggy food and beautiful florals.

What are the $2000 rentals that you won't be able to use?

I'm sure you can rent a tent or even buy one before the big day. Yes it's not what you had envisioned but it's better than everything being wet. Plus who knows maybe it will hold off long enough for your ceremony to go on. The weather Channels aren't always correct. Plus they say rain on a wedding day means good luck, I don't know how but that's what they say.

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The guests! Ha, yes, this is a good point.

So sorry to hear that weather is trying to mess up your day. Can you rent a tent at this point to shield you from the rain? Praying for you to have the best day anyway. Breathe. Hang in there.