Outdoor Party Tip: Plan Ahead For Rain

Parties can be stressful enough to get everything together for. There's decorations, invitations, food, location... and then there's the weather. We ran across one of those "Why didn't I think of that" ideas for combating Mother Nature without the last minute panic attack that a change of plans can cause. Find out what it is after the jump!

Simply plan an extra date. That's it! Plan your outdoor birthday parties outdoors all you want, but on your invitations, include an extra line that tells guests a different date and time if it's raining.

That way you're not worried about cramming 20 youngsters, a pinata, a table full of food, presents and activities into your living room when you had originally intended for it to be outside in the sun with room for everyone to run around and play games.

Plus, if your luck is anything like ours (Murphys Law is our BFF) planning ahead the extra date will guarantee the weather will cooperate and hold off!

(via: Blissful Kids)
(Image: Flickr member Todd Baker << technowannabe licensed for use under Creative Commons)

Comments (8)

Great idea! We already sent the invitations for our Monster's bash, but I will be emailing as the forecast gets close.

posted by Mama Ark on June 3rd 2009 at 2:40pm
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Where do I get that cute owl T-shirt???

posted by yourmom on June 3rd 2009 at 3:13pm
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And even if you could accommodate your outdoor theme inside, it won't feel the same. Better to plan for an alternative date

posted by At Home with kim vallee on June 3rd 2009 at 4:58pm
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Hmmm, I don't agree. I think its kind of rude to expect your guests to set aside two dates.

posted by Miss_Shwee on June 3rd 2009 at 11:43pm
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I can only imagine the pouting, crying tantrum of disappointment...no logical explanation would suffice to make it better that the party is not, after all, going to happen today. The kids would rather have the cake, ice cream, and presents in the rain than wait another week.

posted by avimom on June 4th 2009 at 8:51am
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What if it rains on the second date? Am I missing something?

posted by greta on June 4th 2009 at 10:17pm
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If it rains on the second date, I think it's safe to say that mother nature has it out for you.

posted by sarahrae on June 4th 2009 at 10:54pm
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i guess you don't live in seattle :)

posted by darlingash on June 5th 2009 at 8:29pm
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