55% of the California venues we track say what happens to an outdoor ceremony if it rains.
A few to look at: Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas in Encinitas, Regale Winery in Los Gatos and Mountain Winery in Saratoga.
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An outdoor ceremony is only as good as its backup. Here is how many outdoor venues in each state we cover say what happens if it rains, and a few with a plan you can see.

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Each figure is the one on that state’s own guide.
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55% of the California venues we track say what happens to an outdoor ceremony if it rains.
A few to look at: Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas in Encinitas, Regale Winery in Los Gatos and Mountain Winery in Saratoga.
Read the California guide51% of the New York venues we track say what happens to an outdoor ceremony if it rains.
A few to look at: 501 Union in Brooklyn, Central Park Zoo in New York and Camptown Catskills in Leeds.
Read the New York guide69% of the Massachusetts venues we track say what happens to an outdoor ceremony if it rains.
A few to look at: Floriana in Ipswich, Museum of Science in Boston and Glen Magna Farms in Danvers.
Read the Massachusetts guide52% of the Pennsylvania venues we track say what happens to an outdoor ceremony if it rains.
A few to look at: Phoenixville Foundry in Phoenixville, PineCrest Country Club in Lansdale and Philander Chase Knox Estate in Malvern.
Read the Pennsylvania guide50% of the Illinois venues we track say what happens to an outdoor ceremony if it rains.
A few to look at: City Hall Events in Chicago, Seven Bridges Golf Club in Woodridge and The Field Museum in Chicago.
Read the Illinois guide52% of the New Jersey venues we track say what happens to an outdoor ceremony if it rains.
A few to look at: Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, Blue Heron Pines Golf Club in Egg Harbor City and Born to Run Farm in Glen Gardner.
Read the New Jersey guide51% of the Connecticut venues we track say what happens to an outdoor ceremony if it rains.
A few to look at: New Haven Country Club in New Haven, Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown and Maneeley's Banquet & Catering in South Windsor.
Read the Connecticut guide43% of the New Hampshire venues we track say what happens to an outdoor ceremony if it rains.
A few to look at: Bedford Village Inn in Bedford, Hyla Brook Estate in Derry and Dexter's Inn in Sunapee.
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28% of the Rhode Island venues we track say what happens to an outdoor ceremony if it rains.
A few to look at: Meadow Brook Inn in Charlestown, Rosecliff Mansion in Newport and Galilee Beach Club in Narragansett.
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