neu events' Blog for The Knot's Hawaii site

Aloha!  When thinking about Hawaii  thoughts of warm weather and sunny skies immediately come to mind.  Most days, we experience great weather; that said, there are not so good days on occasion.  As you may have heard, we are expecting tropical storm Ana to pay us a visit this weekend.  Here are some tips on how you can prepare, should unexpected weather conditions surface on your wedding day in Hawaii.

Communication

When experiencing severe weather conditions, communication becomes very important.  Be in touch with your wedding coordinator, venue, and vendors.  They will best know what to do and can provide guidance as to what should be done and what to expect.  This can be very helpful and will create as stress free an experience as possible.

Photo by Kai Photo

Know your options/ Plan B

When it comes to situation where a decision has to be made quickly, having a “plan B” and knowing what your options are makes it a simpler transition for everyone.   This is helpful especially when having an outdoor wedding.  Many venues will have an alternative location that you may use in case of inclement weather.  It also important to discuss this with the venue contact and they can provide you with scenarios and what to expect it certain situations.  If at an outdoor venue where an indoor, back-up location is not offered, rely on your wedding planner to devise a workable solution.

 

Photo by Dulce 

Adapting and Adjusting

The bottom line is that we have no control over the weather.  Here in Hawaii, we might experience showers one minute and clear blue skies the next.  It is a matter of adapting and adjusting to the situation.  With extremely severe weather situations, whether in Hawaii or elsewhere, things we find ourselves considering as wedding planners are flooding, electrical outages, impact on traffic and travel, etc.  Although we would never wish this on any couple’s wedding day, it helps to know what to do in the off-chance of unforeseen weather circumstances. 

 

Photo by Visionari

With indoor venues, the staff there will be your best friends, helping you make any necessary adjustments.  For outdoor weddings, it may be a bit more of a challenge.  With most outdoor events, many more things are being outsourced, such as rentals, lighting, catering, staffing, etc., which can make it a bit harder to adjust because it often requires much more coordination.  The key is to remain calm, make rational decisions in the face of the unexpected, and maintain a positive attitude about everything, as truly, nothing should ever put a damper on a celebration as special as a wedding.

Happy Planning! 

Mona