Planning tips for your Cayman Islands Wedding :: Back up plan

With rainy season upon us I thought I’d re-run an oldie but a goodie…

ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS have a back up plan for your outside wedding.  You are in the Caribbean and you really never know what the weather will bring.  Having a backup plan not only helps you relax but it will save you time during your holiday trying to figure out what to do. 

Of course, I know you didn’t choose to get married in Cayman just to have an indoor wedding.  I get that and I agree with you.  Sometimes, however, Mother Nature is not exactly on board and may try to make things interesting.

For every wedding I’ve ever helped plan, I always have a Plan B.   I work with my vendors to figure out when we have to make the decision and once it’s made, everyone knows exactly what to do.  Luckily, I have had very few instances when I have actually had to use Plan B!!  Just knowing a plan is in place takes the stress off of you, your guests and makes the day run smoothly–rain or shine!

Now, I know this post and even the best Plan B will not keep you from checking the weather every day for three months leading up to your wedding.  One website that I’ve found the most accurate is Wind Guru.  You can select specific locations on the island and it breaks the weather down into 3 hour increments.  This is key for a couple of  reasons…

1.  In the Cayman Islands it could be absolutely gorgeous blue skies where you are and downpouring a mile down the road.

2.  During rainy season it does not rain all day every day.  Typically IF it rains it’s for 45 minutes to an hour and that’s it.  Wind Guru will tell you around when that hour is each day and what part of the island will get the rain.

So, I implore you…save yourself the stress, create your Plan B and leave the rest to Mother Nature!

What is your Plan B?