What to Do If It Rains On Your Wedding Day

Rain on your wedding day is said to be a sign of good luck for the new bride and groom to be. But what if you didn’t plan for it to rain? Most brides plan their weddings with the intentions that the weather will work with them rather than against them. The first thing you should do is start following the weather by checking out the five day forecast for your wedding location. If the forecast even hints the possibility of a drizzle there are several things you should put in place just to make sure you are prepared for even the most unexpected weather conditions.

1. Get extra long ponchos for yourself and everyone in your wedding party for the walk from the limo to the ceremony and reception. This is especially important for ANYONE wearing satin or suede because of the possibility of having watermarks left on their clothing.
   


2. Get everyone in your wedding party umbrellas. They don’t have to be expensive. You can find cheap umbrellas at the dollar store that will be perfect for a one time use.
   


3. Make sure your bridesmaids are in place to help you keep your wedding dress from hitting the wet ground especially of your dress has a long train. Ask each bridesmaid or family member to hold a section of your dress as you walk without wrinkling it.
   


4. If your ceremony is outside make sure that plans backup plans are in place to move it inside if the weather does not cooperate. The hall manager or event planner should be in charge of this.
   


5. If there is no possibility of moving your wedding inside, it would be in your best interest to rent a tent. Tents are actually nice in rain or shine because they give you an extra element to decorate.

Don’t sweat it! At least you know you will be prepared for whatever Mother Nature has planned for your big day. Being ready will put your mind at ease and it is also one more thing you can cross off of your list of concerns to help make your day go as smooth as possible. Even if you don’t use any of the emergency gear that you bought, you can always return the items, it is better to be safe than sorry. And most importantly, it’s your wedding, enjoy it.

Remembering Loved Ones at Your Wedding

There is nothing more important to a bride or groom than having everyone they love around them when they walk down the aisle. Whether they passed away or are too ill to make it to your wedding there are many ways you can share a piece of your special day with them. One very nice way to do this is to make a poetry dedication card. These can be very simple to make and you can make them on your own computer. Use cardstock and just a simple poem, you can also attach an angel pin to the card as it is shown in the picture. Other people have had a family member make a short speech as the bride and groom light a candle for their loved one.

If you want to do something that will lighten the mood, you can have the DJ play one of their favorite songs in dedication to them. Whether it is fast or slow just request that everyone come to dance floor to share this important moment with you.

There are many things you can do to make sure your loved one is not forgotten at your wedding. These are the moments that count in life and it is these kind of moments are the ones that stay in our hearts forever.

I love Winter Themed Weddings

I Love the winter for many reasons, and having a wedding in the heart of winter will set you apart from all others. When most people think of getting married they think of a nice warm and sunny summer day, birds chirping, and the whole nine yards. Don't get me wrong that all sounds very beautiful and everything but, I really can't think of anything more beautiful than celebrating your wedding in a cozy warm hall as the the glistening snow falls outside. The bright whites, the royal colors and blue tints really get my creative juices flowing. Just think about the decorating possibilities you can take advantage of with a winter wedding.

An endless array of crystals can be used without the fear of going overboard, intricately decorated fabrics can be used for table cloths and napkins, deep colors such as burgundy, royal blue, and Tudor green can be used without fear of being too dark. And to thank your guests you can give them a little piece of your winter wonderland to take home with them by giving the a winter wedding favor. Some of my favorite ones are the simple and elegant snowflake gel candle, the practical and sleek snowflake wine stopper, and "Couple's Cocoa" filled cones.

Those are just some things I like about winter weddings, the nice thing about this season is the unlimited choices of decor you can incorporate into your special day.

Happy Planning!