Season guide
Rain at Your Wedding? What to Do If You Think It Will Rain on the Day
If you think it might rain on your wedding day, don't panic. A wedding can go smoothly in the monsoon, in unseasonal rain or in winter drizzle, as long as you prepare well. The most important thing is a waterproof pandal. Bharat Tent & Light House, Khorra provides waterproof tents and pandals. Here is the complete preparation, in simple steps.
If you think it might rain on your wedding day, don't panic. A wedding can go smoothly in the monsoon, in unseasonal rain or in winter drizzle, as long as you prepare well. The most important thing is a waterproof pandal. Bharat Tent & Light House, Khorra brings waterproof tents and pandals and sets them up at your home, courtyard or street. Here, from the tent wala's side, is what we arrange in the rainy season and what you need to keep in mind.
What should you do first if rain is expected?
- Watch the weather forecast from 3–4 days before the wedding
- Tell us right away that you need a waterproof pandal, and we will put a waterproof tent or pandal in your booking
- Plan with us to move outdoor programmes (like open-air dining) inside the pandal, so we set up a pandal big enough for it
- Arrange covers for electrics, the generator and DJ equipment in advance; whatever equipment we bring, we set up in a covered spot
Why is a waterproof pandal necessary?
An ordinary cloth shamiyana gets soaked and starts dripping in rain, and can even sag under the weight. A waterproof tent or pandal keeps water from dripping through the roof, so guests, food, decoration and items stay dry, and the pheras, varmala and dinner go on without a break.
That is why, in the rainy season, we advise only a tent or pandal with a waterproof roof. To understand the difference between a shamiyana and a pandal, read: Shamiyana, pandal or waterproof tent.
Can water still come in from the ground?
The roof stops rain, but in heavy rain water flowing on the ground can come in. To prevent this:
- Set up the pandal on higher, level ground, not in a dip or below a slope; before setting up, we look at the place with you and decide this together
- Keep a drainage channel around the pandal
- Put kanat (side walls) on all sides so slanting rain stays out; we bring the kanat along with the pandal
Electrical safety in rain
- Keep all wires and connections off the ground and covered; this is how we do the wiring for our jhalar and LED lights
- Place the generator in a covered, dry spot; we bring the generator ourselves and run it only in a dry place
- Keep children away from electrical equipment
Food, crockery and seating
- Keep the halwai's bhatti and food counters under the roof; if the halwai is ours, we make a separate covered space for the bhatti and counters
- Seat guests and set dining in the middle of the pandal, away from the edges; we arrange the chairs and tables accordingly
- Ground gets slippery in rain, so lay durries or carpets along paths; we bring the durries and carpets with us
Baraat and entry plan
If it rains, keep the baraat route short, and ideally have a covered path from the entry gate to the pandal. We set up this covered walkway too; just mention it at booking, so the baraat and guests reach the pandal from the gate without getting wet. Plan the bride's entry and photos inside the pandal; we do the stage and decoration inside so photos come out well even in the rain.
And after the function, you don't have to worry about packing up wet goods: we take everything back ourselves.
FAQ
What should we do if it rains on the wedding day?
Don't panic. Move everything inside the waterproof pandal, cover electrical equipment and lay durries on paths. If you have booked a waterproof pandal in advance with Bharat Tent & Light House, Khorra, we handle the pandal, kanat, durries and generator, and the wedding goes on smoothly.
Where can I get a waterproof pandal near Khorra?
Bharat Tent & Light House, Khorra provides waterproof tents and pandals, with free transport to Matanhail, Charkhi Dadri, Kosli, Kanina and villages within 25 km: we bring it, set it up and take it back after the function. Call 99918 64283.
Does a waterproof tent cost more?
The rate depends on tent size and items. WhatsApp your date and guest count to Bharat Tent & Light House, Khorra on 99918 64283 and we will give you the full setup and rate for the amount you tell us.
Should I book a waterproof pandal even if rain is only possible?
Yes. For a wedding in the monsoon or cloudy season, the advice from Bharat Tent & Light House, Khorra is to book a waterproof pandal in advance; last-minute arrangements are hard. See also: Shamiyana, pandal or waterproof tent.