Carolyn Burke STL Blog

Two weddings in one day - both have unique moments.  The first was at noon at Mount Pleasant Winery in Augusta.  The bride and groom were planning a nice event outside - if only it wasn't raining.  At the time, the staff at the winery was not prepared with a contingency plan and the couple was clue-less as well. We decided to have it under a tent that was set up on a terrace deck.  Staff scrambled to set up chairs, an extension cord for a CD player, and beverages afterwards. Once we were ready, a young adult started to sing the infamous song, "At Last" using karaoke.  It was sweet to say the least.  The groom became overwhelmed when it came time for him to "repeat after me" the vows.  I am sure the rain and being married for the first time at 50 years had a lot to do with his feelings at the moment.  I left under the uncertainty of whatever happened next.  I was not sure where the food or reception area was and I had no time to find ...

No bride wants to have rain on her wedding day. I have heard all the old sayings, including, "It's bad luck because it's an indicator of all the tears you'll cry during your marriage" and the Chinese tradition that welcomes rain as washing away worries and offering a new beginning. Regardless of the superstitions surrounding rain and weddings, inclement weather can interrupt many aspects of your day, from outdoor picture taking to trying to get from the church to the car without getting soaked. It's incredibly important to make contingency plans for the weather, especially if a large part of your day is going to be spent outdoors. If you're planning on having lots of photos taken outside, be sure to have a backup place where you can also take pictures. If the ceremony and/or reception are taking place outdoors, have a tent or pavilion that can be used in case of a sudden downpour. It may cost a little more and take some extra planning, but it will b...