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Rain plan checklist
Move inside if rain is forecast
Do this as soon as rain looks likely — don't wait for the first drops.
Have on standby, just in case
Keep these ready even if the forecast looks clear.
Day-of timeline
Sound equipment and rain don't mix
Speakers, decks and lighting rigs need to stay dry and on covered, level ground — so if there's any chance of an outdoor ceremony or speeches being rained off, let your DJ know the backup plan in advance. It only takes a quick message to make sure the setup can move with you.
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How to make your wedding rain plan
- Choose your venue type: Garden / fully outdoor, Marquee or Barn / open-sided.
- Answer whether you already have a covered backup space booked.
- Press Build my rain plan to see your checklist and day-of timeline.
- Tick items off, then use Copy my checklist or Print to share it.
What it does
- Garden, marquee or barn venue types
- What to move inside if rain is forecast
- What to keep on standby
- Day-of timeline for making the call
- Tick off as you go with progress count
- Copy or print the checklist
Use it with
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- Best Wedding Date Finder – pick a month and year to see every date flagged for bank holidays, likely school holidays and clash days. Includes cheaper-day pricing tips
- Legal Checklist for Getting Married in the UK – pick England & Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland and your date to see when to give notice, what documents to bring and approximate fees
Questions
Rain Plan Checklist: common questions
Who is the rain plan checklist for?
It is for couples with any outdoor element to their wedding: a garden ceremony, a marquee or tipi, or a barn with open sides. Each venue type gets its own list of what to move inside, what to keep on standby and a day-of timeline, and the advice also changes depending on whether you already have a covered backup space booked.
How do I share the rain plan with my wedding party?
Use Copy my checklist to paste it into a group message or email, or Print it for whoever is coordinating on the day. Giving it to an usher, venue coordinator or a reliable friend means you are not the one moving the guest book and umbrellas when the clouds arrive.
Does the checklist save my answers or ticks?
No. Your venue choice and ticks are held only while the page is open. Nothing is saved to your browser storage and nothing is sent to Mobile Disco Network or any server, so reloading the page starts you again. Copy or print the checklist if you want to keep your progress.
When should we decide whether to move indoors?
Agree a decision time with your venue in advance, often the morning of the wedding or a set number of hours before the ceremony. Waiting for the first drops is too late, because chairs, flowers and sound equipment all take time to move. Tell your suppliers about the backup plan beforehand so they can set up for either option.
Tim’s tip
Tell your DJ about the backup plan well before the day. Speakers, decks and lighting need dry, level, covered ground, so knowing where the party will move to makes the change much quicker.
Made by Tim Daymond (Tinsel Tim). Tim has been a DJ since 1976 and has run Mobile Disco Network since 2013. He plays weddings and parties across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire. He is a Norfolk County Council Trading Standards Trusted Trader (ID 0000457), a member of the NADJ and the winner of 23 independent awards.
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Free to use, no sign-up. Last reviewed 11 October 2026.
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