Inclement Weather

Every outdoor wedding event, at some point in time, is at the risk of being impacted by inclement weather. Because of the nature of our business, being primarily a beach destination venue, we understand the importance of being prepared for the unexpected. Hand in hand with preparation, our chief concern rests with the safety of our clients, their guests and our staff and equipment. 

After years of anticipating and responding to a variety of weather related issues, we have put an inclement weather company policy in place that, across the board, provides a reasonable resolution for all parties concerned. We rely on the most up to date national weather forecasting data, as well as reports from several surrounding communication facilities. We always err on the side of safety, by never trying to out guess an approaching storm. There are also pop up storms that are not detected by radar. 

If your wedding will be affected by an imminent weather event, please note that the following policies will be implemented at once:

• You will be offered the option to reschedule to a date and/or timeline when we can retain the full package options of your original contract.
• This may mean simply moving forward in time ahead of the weather.
• If you do not have the flexibility to extend your stay for rescheduling , your original contract will be forfeited, WITHOUT REFUND of any deposits or final payments.
• In the event that you prefer to move forward with the ceremony at the contracted date and time, and YOU can arrange through your hotel, guest house, rental house or reception site to allow an “officiate only” ceremony indoors on the premises, we will accommodate that request. 
• We will not provide any type of set up or décor indoors, on their premises.
• We are the ONLY beach wedding company that has several indoor options in Clearwater, which are always set up and ready to go at a moment's notice, some do charge for use. Availability does need to be confirmed.

Since the provisions of this policy are limited, please consider the following suggestions as a more proactive approach to making your wedding day less stressful:

 ***Do not book your wedding on a date immediately preceding your family and guests’ departure.  

       Booking your event in the middle of your stay provides more flexibility for everyone.

• Check when booking your hotel, guesthouse, rental house or reception site to determine if they will allow an indoor inclement weather “officiate only” ceremony on the premises.
• Be prepared to make an immediate decision regarding your choices. Talk over the possibility of inclement weather before you arrive at your destination to eliminate unforeseen disagreements. Be ready to commit to your decision.
• We also have to be mindful of WIND we cannot set up in wind higher than 15mph as the arch is really nothing more than a large sail that can be picked up with a  gust and dropped on your guests.
• below are two pictures before and after.

Thank you for your cooperation,