Rainy Day Weddings

I haven't met a bride yet that's said to me, "We really hoping for rain on our wedding day!" I'm sure there is someone out there that is praying for rain on their Big Day, but I haven't met them yet.

We all know that there's always a chance it could rain (as Mother Nature has the ultimate sayso), but if you're planning a spring wedding, it's my advice to plan for rain. Sticking your head in the sand and hoping for the best won't help when you're 10 day forecast is planning rain every day. (The first Saturday in May has been sloppy at Churchill Downs the last three years...)

Here are some things you can do to make a rainy wedding day FUN:

Umbrellas! Grab some umbrellas for your wedding party in your wedding colors. Talk about some fun pictures! Umbrellas make for useful, fun props (even if it's a sunny day too)!

Rain Boots! Avoid getting your white heels muddy by opting for some rain boots while your traveling. Save those heels for the indoor fun.



Work Rain into Your Theme! Umbrellas on your invitations, "raindrop" toasting flutes, raindrop chandelier decorations, raindrop jewelry... The possibilities go on and on.





Relax! Like I said, Mother Nature has the final say when it comes to rain on your wedding day. There's no point in stressing over it. Embrace your day as it comes and it will be perfect no matter what the weather.