Rain on your wedding day - the meaning of the sign, what to do

If you want to know what to do if it rains at your wedding, here are some tips from a wedding photographer who has photographed weddings in the rain many times. Anyone who has had a wedding in the rain knows that this can either harm or help the photo shoot.

Where did the sign come from?

Traditionally, in the villages, weddings were celebrated in the fall after the harvest, so that an abundance of food and drinks reigned on the festive tables. And as you know, at this time of year the weather is changeable and bad weather is common.

Since pagan times, rain has been considered a symbol of fertility and prosperity. After the precipitation, seedlings sprouted and the foliage shone with bright green. The natural phenomenon was credited with a positive influence on the newlyweds on their wedding day, since family came first among the Slavs. The young were shown to the gods of the sun, rain, and wind, so that the forces of nature would react favorably to the new union, protect them from evil forces, and promote procreation.

If the bride was married against her will, it was believed that the rain was a symbol of the sadness, sadness and tears of the bride shed throughout her life in her parents’ home.

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If it rains on your wedding day

According to popular belief, a wedding in the rain, depending on the circumstances, promises both good and negative events.

Favorable interpretation of signs

A wedding ceremony and wedding banquet during the rain promises prosperity, a happy family life in love, harmony, and the birth of children. Raindrops are compared to heavenly tears, shed in advance for possible grievances and misunderstandings in marriage.

It is believed that if it rains at a wedding, favorable events are expected in the near future:

moving to a new place of residence;
advancement up the career ladder and, as a result, increased family well-being;
conceiving a child;
the appearance of an uninvited but welcome guest at a wedding;
surprises, gifts, travel.

Rain at a wedding portends good news, changes for the better, and mutual understanding in the family.

Unfavorable meaning of the sign

According to one version, rain at a wedding was interpreted as a negative omen by ill-wishers and envious people who did not know how to annoy the newlyweds in any other way. Other sources claim that they interpreted the omen as unfavorable for the bride and groom and relatives. They were afraid that the rain would interfere with the ceremony and become an obstacle to a happy marriage.

There are three possible scenarios:

The wife will be disappointed in her choice, as she will understand that her husband pays little attention to her.
In a young family based on mutual love and respect, due to rain during the wedding, quarrels, scandals will arise, or the couple will not be able to conceive a child.
Initially, a strong union will fall apart due to the husband’s unconscious infidelities. The attitude of loyalty will be washed away by the rain on the day of the celebration.

A prolonged downpour - to the crying of a young wife over an unhappy marriage, thunder - to swearing.

If on the way to the registry office the groom steps into a puddle, the family will fall apart due to the husband’s alcohol abuse.

The meaning of signs by type of precipitation

Depending on the intensity, duration and seasonality of precipitation, the sign of rain during a wedding is interpreted differently:

Drizzle in the morning - good news, joyful events. If it starts to drizzle in the afternoon, and the sun appears only a day after the main day in the life of the family, the spouses will have a strong union, mutual understanding, and happiness.
The sound of thunder is interpreted as the noise of a wedding celebration, and a thunderstorm as a symbol of the union of earth and sky. The unfavorable meaning of the sign is mistrust, misunderstanding in the union, leading to separation. If a rainbow appears immediately after a thunderstorm, unfavorable interpretations lose their power.
Rain during a wedding washes away negative events in the lives of the newlyweds. They forgive each other for past grievances, unite, and are more attentive to each other.
A strong marriage without quarrels and betrayals is by torrential rain that began during the wedding and lasted three days.
Summer precipitation means childbearing, spring precipitation means increased financial well-being.
Unexpected rain turning into snow in winter promises a quick move or tests the family's strength.
The autumn rain is falling - the honeymoon will be successful, the young family will be strengthened and gain new impressions. Negative interpretation - doubts about the sincerity of the partner’s feelings.
The so-called blind rain , when the sun's rays break through during precipitation, promises a wedding without unpleasant surprises. Life together will be easy, joyful, fun.
A downpour on the pre-wedding night means respect, tenderness, and honor in a couple.
A rainbow after a short rain on the wedding day promises the discovery of treasure, good luck, and wealth.

Strong wind on the day of celebration in a favorable interpretation - to the imminent appearance of children, unfavorable - to the frivolous behavior of the spouses.

Rituals on a rainy wedding day

The meaning of rites and rituals on a rainy wedding day:

A few drops of rain falling on a festive loaf strengthen the marriage and help make friends among other newlyweds.
Harmony will reign in intimate relationships if, before the wedding night, the bride puts a handkerchief soaked in rainwater under her pillow. The ritual will bear fruit if the scarf is not removed for 3 days. A ritual with a soaked pillowcase, on which the young wife sleeps for at least a week, promotes the conception of children.
Washing with rainwater washes away negative thoughts, past grievances and hardships. The young people wash each other's faces. If this is not possible due to makeup, just wash your hands.
Not only a memorable event, but also a ritual for health, good luck, success - the bride and groom dancing in the rain.
To attract money, wealth, and wedding gifts, expose an open wallet to the rain. It is not forbidden to bring wealth, prosperity and guests into the family.

During pagan times, young people were sprinkled with ears of wheat that had become wet in the rain. Now this ritual is irrelevant, but there is an alternative. A bag of buckwheat, rice or millet soaked in the rain is placed under the newlyweds' mattress. The ceremony is performed by the parents of the bride or groom, who are expecting grandchildren soon.

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How to avoid the consequences predicted in signs

Only a positive attitude, faith in a strong family, and mutual feelings in marriage eliminate the negative influence of unfavorable signs. In wedding worries, they do not think about the fact that bad weather will interfere with the wedding ceremony or banquet. We must not allow thoughts that tend to materialize to come true. You need to believe in lucky omens and rituals, and find positive aspects in the rain during a wedding:

For guests with allergies, precipitation that brings allergens to the ground will alleviate the condition and protect them from another allergic reaction;
the slow dance of newlyweds under an umbrella in rainy weather will add romance;
bouquets on the hood of a car, an arch, or in the hands of the bride will remain fresh longer and will not wither ahead of schedule.

A photo session in rubber boots under umbrellas will add smiles, jokes, and joy to the wedding celebration. And memorable original photos will remind you of this significant event for the rest of your life.

Prepare more umbrellas

Surely half of the guests will be without umbrellas. And the other half will bring umbrellas of different colors, checkered and polka dotted. And they will all appear in your photos. If you want your photos to turn out stylish even in such weather, prepare your umbrellas in all the colors of the rainbow or in the shades of the wedding.

Prepare in advance so your wedding in the rain will be great. Remember the main thing - as long as the bride and groom are happy and smiling, family and friends will enjoy the celebration. Gloomy newlyweds, saddened by the weather, will upset even the most optimistic guests.

Sources:

https://allwed.biz/chto-delat-esli-v-den-svadby-idet-dozhd/ https://svadba-sovet.ru/svadba-v-dozhd/ https://weddingblog.ru/svadba/ organizaciya/7-sovetov-dlya-svadby-v-dozhd/

Rainy Wedding Ideas

If meteorologists promise rain on the appointed day, they think through everything to the smallest detail in advance so that bad weather does not overshadow the celebration.

Tips for newlyweds in case of rain on their wedding day:

Dress according to the weather. Choose a festive dress without a train or take a spare short one with you. Rubber boots that match the color of the bouquet look stylish.
Makeup, hairstyle. Waterproof cosmetics are used, and hairstyles are made of braids, plaits or buns. Curls do not retain their shape in high humidity.
Banquet. If the wedding feast is planned outdoors, take care of a roof over your head in advance. The veranda, tent, and cafe terrace are arranged so that guests are warm and dry. Multi-colored umbrellas can become a decorative element.
Photographer. A professional will capture the exciting moments of the celebration in an unusual setting. Spectacular photos are obtained when shooting newlyweds in the evening in the rain with artificial lighting and without an umbrella.
Reducing walking time. An alternative to walking promenades is to increase the ride time in a wedding limousine.

If rain is expected on a holiday, umbrellas and light raincoats corresponding to the wedding theme are prepared for guests.

Whatever the signs promise, the main thing in a relationship is love and mutual understanding. If the relationship is strong and thoughts are directed toward the positive, the young family is not afraid of any adversity.

Rubber Shoes

Rubber boots of unusual colors are also suitable for newlyweds with a sense of humor. Imagine the bride in a classic white dress, trimmed with exciting lace on the skirt, from under which peeks out playful polka-dot ankle boots , the tone of which matches the color of the tie of the excited husband.

Polka dot ankle boots for a wedding photo shoot

Believe me, no one else will have such photos!

If your photo shoot also includes bridesmaids, the color of their original rubber shoes may differ from yours.