Marquee and garden weddings: planning for British weather

Garden and marquee weddings photograph beautifully — and fail loudly when rain is an afterthought. Build the wet plan into the booking, not the morning of.

What “covered” must mean

• A dry route from arrival to ceremony
• Flooring that does not sink into mud
• Heating or cooling you can actually feel
• Lighting that works after 8pm in October
• Toilets guests will not dread using

Ask to see photos from a wet wedding at the same venue. If they only have midsummer sun shots, keep shortlisting. Explore marquee and garden venues on Ideal Wedding Day.