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Planning a Gulf Coast Beach Wedding Around Afternoon Thunderstorms

Bamboo wedding arbor and white garden chairs with pink sashes on Pensacola Beach

Beware of our late-afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane season when planning your beach wedding.

Know your backup options

Some beachside resorts and venues reserve an inside “back up” area for your wedding in case of inclement weather. But if you are set up on a public beach, you are locked in — so be prepared to wait out a quick shower or rolling thunderstorm.

Build in flexibility

Leave a little cushion in your timeline, keep guests informed, and ask your venue about a covered backup for your reception so the celebration stays beautiful even if the sky does not cooperate. Explore all of our beach wedding rentals.

Frequently asked questions

When is hurricane season on the Gulf Coast?

The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 to November 30, with late summer and early fall usually the most active.

What is a good rain plan for a beach wedding?

Choose a venue or rental home with an indoor or covered backup and keep a flexible ceremony time so you can wait out a passing shower.

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