1. THE WIND

Wind can affect temperature, making it hotter or colder; bridesmaids’ dresses; everyone’s hair; and whether ceremony can be heard. Test beforehand; it can be as simple as moving tables around a corner, or across park to a more sheltered area.

Plan decorations and tablecloths you can anchor attractively; choose weighted fabrics for attendants; warn them about hair thing; and consider need for a souns system and mike clips. If you're renting a tent, make sure its wind-worthy.

2. THE COMFORT OF YOUR GUESTS.

Okay, if you’re getting married in San Diego you may hit a long spell of “perfect” weather, but failing that, your event may be hotter, wetter, or colder than many guests would prefer.

If you’re having a lot of out-of-towners, particularly, include information about weather possibilities on an insert with invitation and accommodation recommendations. (I went to one in Dallas in July; 111 degrees that day, and boy were people from Colorado and La Jolla dressed wrong!)

If it’s hot, provide iced bottles of water when they arrive, hand fans, a tent with fans. If it’s chilly, tent, warmers, a hot beverage when they arrive, lap blankets, portable heaters.

3. NOTHING WILL HELP IF IT POURS DOWN RAIN. YOU MUST HAVE A PLAN B.

4. HOW TOUGH ARE YOU?

Come on now, if you’re at all fussy type, or prone to nerves, this simply isn’t for you. You’ll have to manage your hair outside, for heaven's sake.

5. THE CALL OF THE WILD.

Inclement weather – or even just ordinary ocean waves and bird calls – can wreak havoc with still photographs and videos alike. I recall an amateur wedding video where most of sound was wind whistling around. There may also be a fountain or waterfall, dogs barking, kids screaming, birds chirping. 6. DECORATIONS

"The truth that makes men free is for most part truth which men prefer not to hear." Herbert Agar

It may not be exactly what you want to hear, but I think this is especially true when it comes to relationships. The more emotional situation the more truth there seems to be in that quote.

Are you wondering just what this has to do with small business resources?

If you've read my other articles on this topic you already know what direction I'm taking you in-) I am a small business advocate that encourages its use as a platform for learning lessons of responsibility, best part of ambition...I want everyone to know what it feels like to dedicate each day to giving expression and focus to your passion!

I encourage those of you crying because some person didn't love you as much as you wanted to pay special attention. If you know someone in that boat, send them a link to this article.

There is an element of "you are alone" that we must all confront and accept as a part of life, instead of constantly seeking validation of that reality's denial.

No one else can enter your pain with you, nor can they fully enter your joy. Those are internal experiences. Not even most ideal partnership can spare you from that reality.

Discovering person you love is not who you thought can feel like a kick has landed in your chest. Among unfortuate side effects are loss of appetite, insomnia, constant weeping, etc.

But what do you do when you're tired of crying because it feels like your eyes will pop out? Or when you're just sick of feeling sorry for yourself. No amount of crying will change what has happened.