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What To Do When a Blizzard Turns Your “I Do” Into “Not Yet”

BlizzardAs I was watching news stories about the big blizzard that made its way up the East coast this past weekend, I couldn’t help but think of the brides whose weddings dreams were dashed by the awful weather. No dashing through the snow for them, but long hours on the phone replanning the whole wedding.

So what’s the best course of action when Mother Nature dumps two feet of snow on your wedding day? Here’s the scoop…

1. LET YOUR GUESTS KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.  Of course, the out-of-town guests may already be in their hotels, watching the snow hammer the city. When you call to tell them, I’m sure they’ll understand. If your other guests live in the area or have a television, they’ll get a clue fairly quickly. Regardless, make a phone call to each and every guest.

2. BE GLAD YOU GOT WEDDING INSURANCE. What? You planned a wedding and didn’t think wedding insurance was necessary? Here’s an excerpt from an article that appeared on  www.wedding-planning.suite101.com:

couple signs contractThere can be many valid reasons for a wedding to be canceled or postponed, such as:

  • extreme weather or other disaster
  • unexpected military deployment
  • illness
  • a death in the family

In the event of a cancellation or postponement, the loss from non-refundable deposits can be staggering. Wedding cancellation or postponement insurance protects deposits and can even cover non-recoverable expenses equal to the total expense of the wedding.

WHAT ELSE IS COVERED?

A blizzard can have a profound effect on your wedding , but what about all the little things you worked so hard to get absolutely perfect? Here are a few other things wedding insurance covers:
  • The wedding cake is dropped.

    • Crying Bride

  • The rings are lost.
  • The store or seamstress loses the bridal gown.
  • The tuxedos are double rented.
  • The limousine has a flat tire or breaks down.
  • The flowers wilt in a broken cooler.
  • The caterers forget to order the champagne.
  • The photographer’s camera is destroyed with the wedding photos inside.
  • The wedding or reception venue goes out of business.
  • The wedding favors don’t arrive.
  • The musicians fail to show.
  • The wedding presents are stolen.
  • The honeymoon accommodations are lost.
  • Someone gets hurt at the event.
  • A family emergency requires wedding day cancellation or postponement.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Wedding Insurance policies are relatively inexpensive, with a basic policy costing between $125 to $500.  A drop in the bucket compared to the average $27,000 spent on a wedding these days. Besides protecting your special day, wedding insurance can help you have peace of mind—and no blizzard will be able to blow that away!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAMay this Wonderful Season Bring You Warmth, Peace and Love!

happy-holidays


Posted by Susan Hawkins on Tuesday, Dec. 22nd 2009 in Bride Advice, Etiquette, Party Planning, Wedding Planning & Ideas.

One Comment on “What To Do When a Blizzard Turns Your “I Do” Into “Not Yet””

  1. Wedding Insurance Says:
    December 23rd, 2009 at 11:52 am

    Extreme weather is certainly something that may result in you having to postpone or even cancel your wedding altogether. As you quite rightly say, wedding insurance can help you to recover lost deposits.

    The premiums really aren’t that expensive, and given how much couples are spending on weddings, it’s certainly worth it for the peace of mind.

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