Have you always dreamed of having a wedding at an outdoor rooftop venue in the city so that you can party all night long under the city lights? If so, there are some things to consider when you pick this outdoor venue for your wedding. Keep these things in mind to ensure things go perfectly. 

Make A Rain Plan

Some couples try not to think about a worst-case scenario where their plans for an outdoor wedding are ruined by rain. However, it's important that you have a rain plan to give you peace of mind about what will happen if the weather doesn't work out in your favor. After all, there is no way to predict the weather on your wedding day unless you live in an area that does not get a lot of rainfall. 

Find out if your rooftop venue has an indoor area where guests can move to if the weather does end up being bad. You'll know more about the weather closer to your wedding day, but having the option on site can be a huge stress reducer when coming up with plans. 

You also need to know what your options are for outdoor coverings to still let you out on the rooftop deck if it is raining. For example, are there existing coverings that you can use to still be outside and covered by a large awning? Does the venue allow you to set up tents on the deck, which can create a space for people to dance and have fun while looking over the city? These are all important things to figure out when booking a venue.

Know The Noise Ordinance Rules

One thing to keep in mind about having a rooftop wedding is that there may be noise ordinance rules that you need to be aware of. This typically restricts how much noise you can make after a certain hour, which may not allow you to play music at all or restrict it to a very low volume.

Make sure you fully understand the noise ordinance rules and what complications that could mean. Will you have to shut down the wedding reception earlier than you anticipated, or will you just need to move things to the indoor part of the venue where you can go as late as you want while blasting music. While you may not be able to dance under the stars until 2 am, you can still keep dancing and having fun.

Contact an outdoor rooftop wedding venue for more information. 

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