I'm getting married in May 2008 and i live in Baltimore and anyone from here knows that the weather SUCKS in May. Rainy and cold one day but warm and sunny the next. I wanted an out door wedding (Harbor Cruise) but I don't want to waste all that money and time planning to be rained on and have to sit inside during the whole cruise. Any suggestions?
2006-12-22 03:30:05 · 19 answers · asked by reallyprettythickgirl 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I can't change the date. We want to get married on our anniversary.
2006-12-22 03:35:49 · update #1
I hate to feel cooped up indoors
2006-12-22 03:36:25 · update #2
We can't get married in a church (he's a Jehovahs Witness)
2006-12-22 03:37:04 · update #3
A Jehovah's Witness should not marry a non-Witness.
Since there are more than sixteen months before the wedding, this questioner should study the bible with Jehovah's Witnesses and qualify for baptism in the next few months. Then, if the couple continue a chaste courtship, they may qualify to marry in a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
There is no charge for such a ceremony, or for using the Kingdom Hall. Local congregation elders can help an engaged couple understand how they can qualify to use the Kingdom Hall for their wedding ceremony.
Learn more:
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2006-12-26 02:42:57 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are there any waterfront venues with large windows and cathedral-style ceilings where you can get married? Like a conference hall in a nice hotel? You could have the advantage of the open feeling with the comfort of knowing your happy day won't be rained out.
I was married mid-March in Northern California -- not a fantastic time to get married. When we checked the venue out the month before our wedding, there was a Valentine's Day bride who was having the most outrageous tantrum because it was pouring rain. In winter. In Northern California. Which really is not a surprise, but she acted as though the world had conspired against her. A sunny Valentine's Day is the rarity, and that she got married during El Nino was another things she should have considered.
You know what the weather is like -- you have to be realistic. I'd save the sunshine cruise for the honeymoon and have the wedding indoors, as much as it's making you unhappy to do so. Consider how being rained out would make you feel then plan accordingly.
That said, perhaps having the wedding planned for the boat and accepting it will probably be inside the boat then be happily surprised if it is a rare, sunny day might be worth the risk for you. I had two outdoor weddings which went off beautifully -- as we went to the reception for both, it began to rain. It just didn't rain on my wedding days, though.
And, lastly, I have never seen happier marriages than the ones which have crazy or funny wedding stories. Sometimes dancing barefoot in the rain with the man of your dreams is better than you think.
Also, I strongly suggest you become a Jehovah's Witness like your husband; when kids get here, how a parent worships God becomes an issue, and if you're not committed to your childhood religion yet, you will be when it comes to progeny. If you share God, then you will find yourself in a very good position over the next 50 years.
2006-12-22 03:48:23 · answer #2 · answered by Jess B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Couple of options you have are:
#1 Get tents, the cruise company should even have ways to enclose the decking in case of rainy weather.
#2 Destination wedding...go someplace where the weather is usually nice, and then stay there for your honeymoon--I'm thinking Carribean island, Hawaii, Florida, etc.
#3 Change location within Baltimore. I'm sure there are many lovely reception sites that even will look out over the water, that are indoors.
The fact is, with ANY outdoor wedding at ANY time of the year, you have to make that contingency plan in case of bad weather. Besides, it's considered good luck if it rains on your wedding day. Congrats and best wishes to you!
2006-12-22 04:31:23 · answer #3 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As spectacular as a harbor cruise sounds, the weather just sounds too iffy. Personally, I would go insane worrying about the weather if I had an outdoor type event planned. Someone else suggested looking into a riverfront venue. I don't really know the area too well, but there has to be a place that has a nice deck overlooking Inner Harbor no? That way, you could have cocktails on the deck (if it's nice out) or if it's raining, your guests would get the feel of the water inside, but stay nice and dry. I mean lets face it, it's still going to be beautiful rain or shine, and you will save yourself many worries/headaches if you don't have to worry about being claustrophobic stuck inside a boat.
2006-12-22 08:38:20 · answer #4 · answered by MelB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything always works itself out. If you want to get married outside but are worried about the weather then why not rent a tent? You can get some really nice ones where the sides come down if it's really rainy. It rained on my wedding day & I got married near the lake...but I still had it outside. We had 2 groomsmen hold umbrellas over our heads & the minister's head & our guests all had umbrellas. I wasn't pleased with the weather but no one in my family or friends had a wedding ceremony like mine. The pictures actually turned out quite good...very unique! People talk about my wedding day all the time. But do you know what? The only thing that mattered to me on that day was finally marrying the man of my dreams. I had waited so long to marry him & our day had come & nothing or no one was going to ruin it!
Stay positive & look into the tent...you will make it happen.
Good Luck & all the best
2006-12-22 05:41:08 · answer #5 · answered by can't wait! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to have the wedding in another place. Or, see if the cruise is going out far enough so that the Baltimore weather may not be a big problem. Besides, an outdoor wedding just may not be what is possible, whether you like it or not. Who knows?
2006-12-22 03:39:11 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We wanted an outdoor wedding, but chose a spot with an indoor alternative. If the weather is good, we'll be married on the balcony and have the reception inside. Otherwise, we'll push the tables to the side and be married inside then readjust the room for the reception. Hope this helps.
2006-12-26 02:48:46 · answer #7 · answered by Happy Wife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about planning for an evening wedding? That way, regardless of whether or not it rains most people will probably stay indoors. You'll have the crisp nighttime air in any case. Also, if its at night you'll have all day to plan in case there is rain. Plus, if the weather is good, you can turn up the music and people can dance outside in the moonlight.
2006-12-22 03:55:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Destination wedding! That's what I wish I had done!
I really wanted an outdoor wedding, but since I got married in February and the whether was too unreliable, we got married and had the reception indoors. Later on I found out that several places such as Sandels Resorts, cost just about the same amount as my wedding did and they are all inclusive!
If I could do it over, that is probably what I would do!
Congrats!
It will be beautiful no matter what you choose :)
2006-12-22 03:39:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, anytime you have an outside wedding, you can kiss any climate guarantees goodbye- you seem to be ruling out any other options, only thing I can suggest is get out of balitmore if the weather sux when you have to have your wedding, or move it indoors to be sure or get tents....you may not like it as much-but a year and a half of stressing over something you can't control doesn't seem worth it to me. Only other thing I can tell you is pray-maybe you'll get one of the good days, other from that, don't ask questions about other options if you are gonna rule out all other options.
2006-12-22 07:53:09 · answer #10 · answered by ASH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋