Book covered alternatives for every outdoor function
A covered mandap and an indoor sangeet backup should be confirmed with the venue at booking, not on the day.
Weather-sealed equipment is non-negotiable
Sealed bodies, sealed lenses, rain covers and lens cloths for every shooter on the crew.
Use the mist
Lonavala, Igatpuri and Mahabaleshwar in monsoon produce backdrops you cannot get in December at any price.
Plan for dark afternoons
Overcast monsoon light drops two to three stops. Off-camera flash for indoor functions becomes mandatory rather than optional.