You are all set to get married after months of careful wedding planning when the unfathomable happens – weather reports show that a hurricane is headed your way. Tropical storms are a significant danger in Florida, and are known to come during the summer months. Still, having one threaten to rain on your parade can be pretty scary and stressful. With the help of some Miami wedding vendors and experts, we’re sharing five things you must do if inclement weather rains on your parade.

1. Read vendor contracts

It’s important to not freak out and try to avoid thinking about the worst case scenario. Many vendors have varying policies, so it’s important to read your contacts carefully – especially regarding emergencies or natural disasters. That way, you’ll know where you stand if you have to communicate to them about canceling or rescheduling your wedding.

Miami wedding photographer Merari Teruel shares that “if a couple cancels the wedding, then the retainer is non-refundable, but in case of a fire, casualty, strike, act of God, or other cause beyond anyone’s control and the wedding is postponed and the photographer is unable to provide the services required, the retainer shall be returned with no further liability.” Local DJ Rey “Hurricane” Hernandez says his policy is “simply that [he] gets paid rain or shine.” However, he does give an opportunity to reschedule the date at no charge and based on availability. Every contract will vary based on the vendor, just make sure to read every detail so that there are no surprises.

2. Delegate bridesmaid duties

If you decide to change your wedding date, delegating some duties for keeping in touch with guests and vendors to your bridesmaids and maid of honor is essential. Once guests get word of the weather forecast, many will be calling and questioning if the event is still going to happen. That should be the least of your worries once you’ve made the decision to keep or change your wedding date, and delegating responsibilities is a great way to alleviate stress.

3. Use an app or your website to keep in communication

For the bride that doesn’t want to bog down her bridesmaids with phone and email responsibilities, updating your wedding website is an easy way to stay connected and inform guests of any weather-related changes. If you are a more tech-savvy bride, consider downloading an organizing app, such as ‘Wedding Party’, to help share important details and stay connected. This is an easy place to start with wedding details if your wedding website cannot be edited from where you are.

4. Don’t forget post-wedding details

If a storm or hurricane is imminent, and you are postponing your wedding to a later date, make sure your prep for post-wedding logistics. Reschedule your honeymoon flight (if you’re leaving right after), discuss post-wedding brunch details with your families and reschedule with the restaurant venue, and make sure that accommodations can be rescheduled for hotel room blocks.

5. Safety First

It is important to assure the safety of your family, friends, and vendors above all else. We get it, this is the last thing you want to do on your wedding day, but you don’t mess with hurricanes. If the rain, winds, and flooding are going to be intense and there is a state-wide emergency, it’s probably best to cancel. If it’s just going to be a heavy downpour in your area, work with your venue to create a beautiful indoor wedding – because the show must go on!