Rain on your Wedding Day

While rain on your wedding day is a suppose to be a sign of good luck, most brides do not feel cheerful when they see dark clouds rolling in on their big day. I think the good luck meaning was invented to make brides feel better about the less-than-perfect wedding weather conditions.

Rain can be especially troubling for an outdoor wedding. Consulting with the farmer’s almanac might give some insight into what the weather will be like for your wedding date. It seems some months are just prone to afternoon showers. I think it has rained nearly everyday this July. Some factors like which months are normally dry will help set a date for an outdoor wedding. If you have an outdoor wedding planned, have a backup plan in case of rain.

Even rain for an indoor wedding can be stressful. Usually the bride and the wedding party march in from the back of the venue, sometimes even standing outside waiting for their cue. Rain can really put a damper on that plan. Some venues like churches have places in the back that the party can hide out in away from the guests. Big golf umbrellas will keep a lot of the rain away if you just have to travel outdoors for any reason. A portable canopy would be another choice if you must wait outside. They are inexpensive and are usually pretty easy to assemble. Chances are that someone may already have one and be willing to let you borrow it in case of a rainy forecast.

While some brides might not think the rain on their wedding day is good luck, the rain doesn’t have to deter from your special day. A little extra planning for the wet stuff will keep those rainy day blues away, and your wedding party dry and happy.