It is said that rain falls on your wedding date, which is considered a fortunate sign. Even the Italians have their own saying about it. “Sposa bagnata, sposa fortunata“A wet bride means a lucky bride. Although rain in America is considered lucky, most American brides want a sunny day with less luck.
France, Sweden, Germany and France also consider rain to be a good sign of good fortune for weddings. It is possible that rain can be linked to fertility, bountiful harvests, and therefore, fertility. Many believe that the greater the amount of rain on a wedding day the higher the likelihood for children to be born. If you are married in a rainstorm, you might expect triplets!
Rain is not always a luck charm for everyone. Consider the old saying, “Happy is the bride whom the sun shines on”. Rain is not something that can be avoided by superstitions. The first is to give your cat a meal on the day of your wedding. This is quite strange, as you should feed your cat each morning. Catholics have the option to hang an outdoor rosary to stop rain from falling during the nuptials. For those in Spain where rain is a problem, the bride can have her mother deliver twelve eggs that she has just laid to the Sisters of St. Clare.
No matter if you think rain is lucky, it’s still possible that it will occur on your wedding day. Make sure you plan ahead to deal with inclement weather. For information on the best times to get married outdoors, consult the Farmer’s Almanac. You should also have shelter available for your guests or backup locations in case the weather makes it impossible to move the ceremony indoors. If you are having a tent wedding, make sure to order a flooring so that your reception is not in the mud.
Indoor weddings are more prone to rain than they should be. Make sure you have enough golf umbrellas to protect yourself from the rain. If it is extremely cold, the bride might want to change into a dress and go to church. You can handle this by being completely prepared, aside from your gown. Make sure the bride has all her wedding jewelry on hand, as well as her undergarments and other accessories. To keep the gown dry, cover it with double-layered plastic wraps and then dress up once you arrive at the church. If you are unable to change your gown at the wedding site, it’s a good idea to wait until your arrival on dry land before you put your bridal shoes on. Do not walk the aisle wearing soggy shoes.
It may rain on your wedding day. The best thing is to smile and bear it. On a wet day, I was at a wedding that took place in a park. High heels made it difficult to walk down steep hills of wet grass. But the couple sent ushers carrying large umbrellas to assist the ladies. A tent was placed over the ceremony site, and several male guests also donated their assistance. The rain continued to pour, making it difficult for guests to hear musicians while they were seated. We were also wondering how the vows would sound. The most incredible thing was that just as the ceremony started, the rain stopped abruptly and the sky cleared. Under a glorious sun beam, the groom and bride exchanged their vows. It seemed like luck! Although her hair and train were wet, her bride sparkled with inner joy.).
If the forecaster predicts bad weather on your wedding day remember this French proverb. “Mariage pluvieux, marriage heureux“It promises happy marriages as the result of a rainy wedding. If you aren’t convinced that rain is luck, the classic standby is rain, rain, go away, come back another day!