Monsoons are such a romantic season and to get married during the rains can be a dream come true for some. Just imagine the cool weather, sound of rain drops, the smell of wet earth and your loved one by your side. While a monsoon wedding can be a dream for some, for others it could be a logistical nightmare.  There are alternatives to help those of you who do not wait with bated breath for this season. Here are some tips to plan a memorable monsoon wedding.

1.      Wedding venue

Avoid outdoors venue for your wedding unless you are sure your guests will not mind attending your wedding with umbrellas and standing throughout the ceremony. On a serious note, you have to ask your wedding planner to organize for waterproof tents to keep your guests totally dry and comfortable. If you would prefer, you can even go for a destination wedding. Why not try a hill station and have the lush greenery as your backdrop for the wedding? For those who would prefer an indoor wedding venue, you could book an indoor banquet hall of a 5-star hotel rather than stand alone banquets as they have better facilities to cope with all aspects of events.

2.      Wedding dress

Though it is usual to expect the bride and groom to wear heavy traditional and bejeweled outfits in velvets, thick silks, and brocade. You may opt for a lighter fabric for your wedding dress considering the weather. Try fabrics like chiffon, georgette, net, crepe brocade or lace. Go for bright colors and experiment with styles. For the comfort of your guests, keep the dress code flexible. Footwear should be flat except when you go on stage. Then you can show off your stilettos. Again switch to your flats when you want to dance!

3.      Wedding Makeup 

You would do well to opt for waterproof makeup and look at your best always on your special day. Avoid any cream based or water based makeup as they are more suitable for winter and summer respectively. You forget the waterproof makeup; be ready for mishaps like streaked and runny makeup.  Preferably go for the matte look and no shimmer.

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4.      Hairstyle

Hair tends to get frizzy during this weather especially if it is windy. You wouldn’t want to worry about your hair and miss out on enjoying those special moments of your wedding. Therefore it would be better to avoid a hairstyle that lets you hair hang loose. Style a loose bun with tendrils framing your face. Its looks classy and elegant at the same time a smart style. If you are sure about protecting your hair from the breeze, you can chance an open hairstyle.

5.      Wedding jewellery

Team up your ensemble with glittering diamonds. Reminds you of rain drops? You may choose traditional jewellery for the wedding and switch to something light and stylish for the post wedding functions. Whatever the functions, keep your jewellery safe from the rains.

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6.      Comfort

Do not be under the impression that an indoor venue means dry guests so that would mean comfort for your guests. Think again. An indoor venue can get quite stuffy with too many people and less ventilation. Ensure that you book an A/c banquet hall and one that is spacious enough to accommodate all your guests comfortably. Also, make sure there are valets or ushers to help escort your guests under a huge umbrella in the rain to or from the venue.

7.      Wedding theme

Plan a colorful monsoon theme for your wedding. Decoration costs are lesser in the monsoons. Avoid using fresh flowers as they can attract insects during this season. Transparent or bright umbrellas, vibrant, colorful fabrics, artificial flowers, lights, paper boats, and danglers and many more props can be used to brighten up the venue. Include the element of your theme in the invite. You could print images of umbrellas, a couple dancing in the rain, rainbow theme, and any related image to convey the theme to your guests. Play some good collection of monsoon songs to add to the feel. You can expect some great pictures with the bright decor and if you have a wedding venue with large windows that allows a good view of fresh rain-washed nature outside, then use that as your backdrop too.

8.      Good food

Ensure good quality food as monsoons are a time for several allergies and infections. Reduce chances of causing infections by avoiding leafy vegetables and seafood in the menu as it can lead to stomach infections this season. Limit the quantity of food ordered as attendance is usually low during the monsoons. Also, provide bottled water to your guests as most diseases are water borne. Ask your caterer to include a few live stations at your wedding to make fresh and exciting dishes for your guests. Host a few live stations for items like dosas, pav bhaji, hot jalebis with rabri, bhajiyas, chocolate lava, soups and hot chai in mud cups. Your guests will love the hot snacks in the rainy weather. Do not forget to take care of your own health in the days leading up to the wedding.

9.      Some fun

How would your guests like a rain dance as part of your pre-wedding celebrations? Splash some water, swing to some music and create memorable moments with your friends and family with some fun activities like a rain dance.

10.      Rainwear

Ensure handy rainwear for yourself to protect you from rain. You may not want to ruin your dress even it is a 10 feet distance from your vehicle to the entrance of the venue. Better to be completely dry, at least until the ceremonies are over. As a thoughtful gesture for your guests, you could keep some umbrellas, and towels handy to help them keep dry. 

11.      General tips

Keep tabs on the weather forecasts and plan your day and events accordingly. If heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected, it would be advisable to make some changes in your timings. Rains also cause delays in travel time, therefore, leave early to reach the venue in time. Thought about umbrellas as wedding favors?

           Having read this, I hope those of you who thought that monsoon weddings were all about muck and damp and compromises with style can rethink about those opinions. The bottom line is to accept the season, find solutions and enjoy your special day.