When you?re having a winter wedding, it can definitely be tough to manage your expectations as far as the weather is concerned. While some couples may be praying for a winter wonderland as they walk down the aisle, others may be nervous that snow will ruin their big day. Regardless of what kind of climate you?re hoping for that day, you?ll surely want to prepare for winter weather in order to ensure everything runs smoothly once your wedding day arrives.
Pick the Right Venue

Choosing the right venue is vital for combating winter weather on the day of your wedding. When you face the risk of a snow storm, dictated by the time of year and geographical location where you?re tying the knot, you want to ensure a few things about the venue. First, consider your guests and their convenience if there were to be a winter storm the day of your wedding. For that reason, a hotel wedding may be right for you. This allows your guests to party and lodge in the same spot, allowing for minimal travel during your event, which is always preferable in the event of bad weather. Also discuss with your venue ahead of time the measures they?ll take to make the day easier in the event of winter weather. For instance, how often will they shovel and ice the parking lot or any walkways" Do they have a generator in case of a power outage" Do they have valet parking so that guests can avoid walking across an icy parking lot in the event of snow" Will they have fires going inside to keep ...