In the Winter/Spring issue of Washingtonian Bride & Groom, there is a great article called "Weathering the Storm" about avoiding natural disasters!
With the hurricane season officially starting, here on the East Coast, in less than a month, anyone hosting an event during the summer and early fall months really should be considering a "Plan B"!!
Most of the hurricanes typically affect those locales along the coast, but even in Central Maryland, we have been exposed to the force of hurricanes and strong weather!
The magazine article offers these questions to ask your venue and wedding /event professionals that you have hired for your special event!
1. Ask the venue whether there is a standard backup plan in the case of low power, burst pipes, or bad weather.
2. If you are planning an outdoor affair, always have an indoor location locked down and the means to make the switch. Your wedding/event planner should handle these details, once set, not you.
3. Make a list of all of your guests' contact information -- include emails, land lines, and cell numbers -- and have extra copies so you can delegate a phone tree if necessary.
4. Be direct when asking your caterer, coordinator, and any other event professionals whether they can provide their services should the need for a contingency plan arise. Better to hear a "no" up front than on the day of the wedding, in the midst of chaos!!
The article goes on to say that really the most important thing is not to "freak out" if an unforeseen disaster does put a dent in your plans! Just know that at the end of your wedding day, you will still be married to the one you love and cherish -- and will have a great story to share with your grandchildren!!!
Comment below if you had a disaster (or near disaster) occur that changed your wedding or event plans or if you have any special "Plan B" plans for your upcoming wedding or event!!!
Thank you to www.washingtonian.com "Bride & Groom" for this information!
