Dispelling the Rainy Day Wedding Myth

  If  you've planned an outdoor wedding and it rains, you're screwed. The guests will be miserable, the decorations will be ruined, your pictures will be hideous . Right?

WRONG! 

It's a myth, folks! I write here today to dispel the doom-and-gloom prophecy which every bride who has ever planned an outdoor wedding has been subjected to through the years. And I have the pictures to prove it! 

On the side of a mountain in the pouring rain. That is where M and J were married. Sounds gloomy, eh? Not so! It was absolutely wonderful! They were married on the lawn of an attractive private home located on the breathtakingly beautiful side of a mountain. Even the low hanging clouds couldn't disguise the incredible view. And the cool, spring rain gave a fresh verdure to the surrounding greenery and flowers.

 

 As the thoughtfully planned outside wedding had to be hurriedly moved out of the drenching rain and set-up inside (under the reception tent); the bride's effervescent, sunny personality kept the mood bright and full of fun. In fact, I don't believe that a monsoon could have put a damper on this couple's radiantly positive aura!

     M was so beautiful in her elegant, figure hugging gown which was topped with a billowy veil creating a very soft and pleasing silhouette. Just so pretty. Fresh flowers in cool shades were artfully arranged on the tables under the tent. The menfolk were handsome in classic dark tuxes with pink roses for boutonnieres. The food was artfully arranged and tasty. The cake was unique and decorated perfectly (the rain kept the temperature down, so the icing didn't melt--an unfortunately frequent happening at spring/summer weddings). The coordinators and DJ were on the ball, keeping the event flowing along smoothly. The music was highly danceable. It was very apparent on the smiling faces of every guest, that a good time was enjoyed by all. The weather had nothing on this wedding!  

Here are some images from the day, in random order. 

  Now really. Does that look like a wedding that was "ruined"? No. It looks like a wedding that anyone would be privileged to have attended.  I know I was. A wonderful couple, a great group of people, a marvelous event on which the sun shined in every way but one :-)

Thanks, M&J, for letting me capture the images of your very beautiful and special day! May the sun shine brightly on every day of your married life together.