Weather plan b

What about having the wedding favours be hand fans for if it's super hot? As for if it rains - I would just say to have a backup location. Although for my wedding if it rains... people can just not attend? lol I'm okay with getting a little (or a lot) wet and just have umbrella's for us on standby!

I think the citadel is all tropical plants.. And it is open to the public when not booked. So you could go wander through and see how it affects your allergies?

Definitely stock up on the allergy meds either way!

Also maybe look in to a park with a Gazebo? Won't help if it's thunder storming. But may provide enough shelter from really sunny, or slightly rainy days.

https://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/rentals_event_planning/weddings.aspx

I'll look into it, I'm allergic to everything outside, so having an outdoor ceremony is already going to be a little hard of my system. But we both want an outdoor ceremony

Depending on venue some have back up locations included in your contract. Ours does, it is not great.. but here is to hoping we don't have to use it.

We bought clear umbrellas and are just hoping that if it does rain, it's light enough to still be outside.

You could also get a tent? But it would have to be set up before hand and I think you need permits... may take away from the magic a bit.

If you want that outdoor feel.. but the certainty of being indoors... you could look in to spaces like the Muttart. The pyramids are beautiful, lots of greenery and flowers, and natural light, while being sheltered.

The citadel theater downtown has a garden level you can book as well. Huge indoor garden atrium thing.. I think it even has waterfalls?

I would look at venues with indoor/outdoor options. It would be better to have a backup plan in a venue knowing they can change at the last minute. If not, some people do still have outdoor ceremonies and use umbrellas so they don't get wet.