Mother Nature has a mind of her own, and despite all our thoughts and prayers for good sunny weather on wedding days, it doesnât always happen. This is especially true in Auckland, where the weather can switch at the drop of a hat. Due to the wet weather, Plan A may not be feasible, and adjustments may be necessary. Depending on your chosen wedding venue, this can significantly impact the look of your wedding day. While we hope for good weather, let's consider the hypothetical: what to do if you check the weather forecast a couple of days before your wedding and it's going to be a rainy wedding day in Auckland?
Donât Panic if it Rains on Your Wedding Day
This is step one: do not panic if the weather isnât looking great. Itâs nothing to be worried about because your wedding will still go ahead, and you will still have a fantastic time as you celebrate with friends and family and marry the love of your life. It can be hard not to worry about the weather when you see the forecast, so take a breath, take a moment, and then consider what comes next.
How to Reframe Your Perspective of a Rainy Wedding Day
Of course, itâs disappointing when your Plan A canât go ahead, but it's essential to shift your outlook. See the wet weather as an opportunity for some last-minute creativity, as you move to Plan B and adjust all your wedding styling and ideas to fit an indoor space. This will look and feel as great as your sunny wedding would have been, maybe even better, as all your guests share an intimate space indoors.
Contact Your Wedding Venue About Wet Weather Plan
If you have any concerns, please donât hesitate to contact your wedding venue's team. Our team at Markovina Estate welcomes anyone wanting to call and discuss wet weather concerns before their wedding day. This could include asking questions about the ceremony location, the cocktail hour, or any other concerns you may have.
Choosing Your Ceremony Location in Wet Weather
This is one of the main decisions to make when the forecast isnât looking too good, but it also depends on what that forecast is. Sometimes, if the forecast is looking really wet, locking in the indoor ceremony early for certainty is smart, as it sets Plan B into motion and takes away the stress of last-minute changes. The other approach, especially for Auckland weddings, where the weather is so variable from hour to hour, is to make your decision at the last minute. At Markovina Estate, we will call couples on the day to ask what they would like to do, and it's entirely up to them. If the goal is an outdoor ceremony, we will do everything in our power to make that happen, even if it means changing the ceremony location at the last minute.
Choosing a Wedding Venue with a Wet Weather Backup
The best way to change plans for wet weather is to ensure you already have a wet-weather backup option. Having a chat with your wedding venue when you're viewing different places to get married about what happens in wet weather is really important. At Markovina Estate, we have our lovely indoor stone fireplace ceremony location for when wet weather strikes. Furthermore, with an entire atrium, fireplace area, and outdoor area covered by louvres, hosting a wet-weather wedding has never been easier. Your guests will have ample space to mix and mingle before entering the main reception area, while you, as the wedding couple, will have room for decorations and styling touches to be placed throughout the indoor space. This is true even for large weddings at Markovina Estate.
Final Thoughts
A wet-weather wedding isnât the end of the world and can be an excellent opportunity to put your creativity to the test. Considering rainy weather highlights the importance of selecting a wedding venue with a well-equipped indoor space. At Markovina Estate, we offer a stunning indoor ceremony location and indoor spaces that are perfect for every wet-weather wedding. If you'd like to see for yourself, please don't hesitate to contact our team to book a private viewing and experience our indoor ceremony location. No matter the weather, the Markovina team is here to make sure your wedding dreams become reality.
