Here are some suggestions to consider for your Plan B:

1. Tents/Outdoor Shelter from the Elements
Portable event canopies are generally made from a metal folding base topped with a vinyl or waterproof canvas covering. While these are no match for strong winds, they offer an affordable shelter for protection from light rain and extreme sun. Party tents are more expensive, but provide a more durable venue that can withstand more severe weather. Tents and canopies are great options when moving the venue is not an option and cost is a concern.

2. Alternate Venues

Summer weather can be somewhat unpredictable, whether your part of the country is prone to lightning storms, afternoon showers, tornadoes or warm weather monsoons. Choosing an alternate venue can be tricky…ideally, it should be close to the original venue, and it’s a good idea to print the “in case of inclement weather” info right on your event invitation; otherwise there could be quite a bit of last-minute scrambling to ensure that everyone winds up at the appropriate place. Additionally, be prepared to put down a sizable deposit at your alternative venue — they’ll expect to be compensated (for other foregone bookings) even if it turns out that you don’t need the alternate venues.

If all this seems like too much to consider, an indoor venue may be your best bet. Consider choosing a location with plenty of windows to let in natural light — or possibly a venue with an outdoor patio that can be used in case the weather turns out to be just perfect.

Think you’re not “techy” enough for a photo or video montage? Think again.

Putting together your own photo or video montage is easier than you think. In fact, you may find that the toughest part involves choosing which photos to include, and which to leave out. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time for this task — although it’s not especially time-intensive, it can take awhile to gather childhood pix from parents and grandparents, and to collect yearbooks and snapshots from family and friends.

The next step involves choosing the perfect music for your slideshow, you can visit the iTunes store or Amazon.com to purchase copies of the songs. While sites like Limewire and Pandora may be fine for listening to music, you’ll want to ensure you have the highest quality sound for your slide show, so it makes sense to purchase a licensed copy if you don’t already own it on CD or MP3.

Computer applications are readily available to help you put together your montage, including iMovie (for the Mac) or PC software like Slide Show Maker, PowerPoint and Photo Story Platinum.

But don’t feel like you’ve got to take on this task all by yourself! Odds are, someone in your wedding party has the technical knowhow (and the enthusiasm) for spearheading this project. You’ve got plenty to take care of, so why not rely on your friends and family for support? Ask around and find out who loves technical projects in the family and then ask that person to collaborate with you and your groom on the photo montage. You’ll save yourself time and stress and the other person will surely be excited to give their time and talents to help make your day the best it can possibly be.

Another alternative is to use a service like One True Media, who can create your custom slide show for you.

Whatever option you choose, be sure to count on Projector123.com to deliver the professional-quality projector rental for your special day. Our experienced staff can assist you in choosing the right projector, selecting a screen or alternative viewing wall, and creating a smooth and gorgeous photo or video montage.