Usually by the time June rolls around in Texas, we are out of the rain and into the hot. We have been lulled into a sense of “It won’t rain” by two years of drought. There is an old saying in Texas. “If you don’t like the weather wait a few minutes. It will change.”
There are many brides this weekend that are scrambling to find an inside venue for their ceremony or wedding. Six months ago, while we were still in the midst of the drought and young brides were dreaming of outdoor weddings. Six months ago, rain was the farthest thing from their minds. Now there is flooding in much of North Texas. Now, to walk in the park is to slosh in the mud. Pretty white dresses won’t be white for long.
I received a frantic call from a mother earlier this week. They had not seen the chapel that I manage, but knew that we were a local place and hoped that we were free. Unfortunately, we were not free, but this brings up a good point for all weddings. HAVE A BACK UP PLAN. Even if you think there is no way something could go wrong, know what can be done if something does go wrong.
Interview several providers; even if you find the one you love on the first try. Let them know up front that you are not only looking for a first choice, but also back up choices. They will appreciate the chance to serve you and if they needed and free, will appreciate that you remembered them. My job is to try to foresee issues that may arise and head them off before they ruin a wedding. A bride can do this for herself, but must use patience to avoid becoming a bridezilla.
There are many brides this weekend that are scrambling to find an inside venue for their ceremony or wedding. Six months ago, while we were still in the midst of the drought and young brides were dreaming of outdoor weddings. Six months ago, rain was the farthest thing from their minds. Now there is flooding in much of North Texas. Now, to walk in the park is to slosh in the mud. Pretty white dresses won’t be white for long.
I received a frantic call from a mother earlier this week. They had not seen the chapel that I manage, but knew that we were a local place and hoped that we were free. Unfortunately, we were not free, but this brings up a good point for all weddings. HAVE A BACK UP PLAN. Even if you think there is no way something could go wrong, know what can be done if something does go wrong.
Interview several providers; even if you find the one you love on the first try. Let them know up front that you are not only looking for a first choice, but also back up choices. They will appreciate the chance to serve you and if they needed and free, will appreciate that you remembered them. My job is to try to foresee issues that may arise and head them off before they ruin a wedding. A bride can do this for herself, but must use patience to avoid becoming a bridezilla.
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