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California is certainly having its share of April showers this Spring. Do not let this wet weather put a damper on your wedding day. Incorporate the rain into your wedding ceremony and reception by including complimentary umbrella bags at the front door of the ceremony and reception venues. If your budget allows, include large colorful umbrellas for your guest to use for an outdoor ceremony or as they transfer from the ceremony to the reception. Not only will such favors keep your guests dry, these bright additions will provide for some outstanding photographs for your wedding album.

Rain boots are unique and fabulous additions to your bridal party’s attire providing just that splash of color you need. If only for a few comedic photo ops, rain boots are sure to bring personality to your wedding day. Adding rain boots to your flower girls’ and ring bearers’ attire is sure to bring some appropriate laughter at the ceremony. And do not forget the memories such looks will add to your wedding album!

Speaking of the wedding album, how about the newly married couple taking romantic and fun pictures by using those colorful umbrellas and the rain to show their cool and collected personality, even under unexpected weather.

There are many natural aspects of rainy weather that will add personality to your wedding pictures, such as the bridal party running through puddles wearing Spring flower-colored boots. Or the bride and groom pretending to throw mud at one another. How about the bride and groom dancing in the rain with bright umbrellas. If that does not capture the couple’s happiness in one photo, there probably is not a photograph that can capture such happiness.

Rain on your wedding day does not have to ruin the wedding you have planned for the past 12 months. The wedding is a celebration of the marriage. Marriage is about sacrifice, acceptance, love, respect and having the ability to navigate safely through stormy weather. Starting your marriage off during the rain and handling it with ease and grace is a positive indicator that you and your soon-to-be spouse have the ability to weather the storm.

Whether rain or shine, remember the reason for the celebration and focus on your soon-to-be spouse and your family and enjoy your day. Just look back on your fondest childhood memories and how much fun you had in the rain. Incorporate the weather into your day, even if it is stormy and wet. Happy planning in the rain!