Preparing for any type of weather on your wedding day is important!
Every person getting married finds themselves hoping for beautiful weather on their big day. But living so close to the coast can make it difficult to accurately predict the weather.  That said, in this month's newsletter, we have gathered a  few pointers from our experts on how to best prepare for the curve balls Mother Nature may throw you on your special day. 
Is it  good luck if it rains on your wedding day?

We all recall the downpour that came during the vows shared by Molly and Jason during "The Bachelor" in 2010!  We watched in horror as the Bride Molly's stunning $45,000 Monique Lhuillier gown and perfectly styled up do hair became drenched by heavy rain.  But Molly and Jason, and their guests, found joy and laughter in the crazy rain storm that took center stage of their nuptials! 

Williamsburg based event designer Kelly Coronel, owner of Inspired Events by Kelly and The Bridal Dish Williamsburg shares "tips" in her blog post this week for if it should rain on your wedding day.  Coronel acknowledges that while we cannot control the weather, it is important to " have a Plan B for weather" and be "prepared with the details that your guests will remember as they stay dry".  Coronel goes on to say it is important to "think about your guests needing an umbrella as they exit their car, walk to the ceremony, and then walk to the reception."  She suggests having a beautiful pedestal pot filled with colorful or white umbrellas and a chalkboard sign that reads "Rain or Shine" to let your guest know you were thinking of them.
To read more about Kelly's tips and suggestions on how to successfully navigate your nuptials in the rain, read her blog posts here:

MAKE AN IMPACT
Jennifer La Londe, 
Director of  Creative Content
If Mother Nature isn't as kind as you had hoped on your wedding day, the show must go on!  Our Director of Creative Content, Jennifer La Londe, lists her top 5 considerations to be made when planning for the "unknown":
  1. Choose a venue that keeps you happy rain or shine!
  2. Tent wedding? Don't forget to reserve "sides" for your tent. This protects you from wind and rain.
  3. Sunny days can be just as debilitating as rainy days.  Provide guests with sunscreen, sunglasses, and hand held fans to keep comfortable.
  4. Bugs! Ew.  Have your event space treated ahead of time to control for pesky bugs and mosquitos.
  5. Chilly?  Providing wraps for guests is a lovely touch and can even be coordinated to be in sync with your wedding colors. 
Accessorize!
Never let Mother Nature dampen your style.  Let your sunglasses be your "something blue."  Show off your new monogram by  having it embroidered on your cozy new Uggs that you wear to leave your snowy reception in.   
The Trusty Old Farmer's Almanac to the Rescue! 
 as been accurately predicting weather pattern cycles since 1792 and is an amazing tool for determining when to have your wedding.
March Weather at a glance:
Mar 15-21:
Rain to snow, then sunny, cold
Mar 22-31:
Rainy periods, cool.

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Marcia Jordan, Publisher
Inside this Issue: A note from Marcia Jordan, Owner & Publisher
Today's couples desire a wedding that is unique and expresses their likes, hobbies, history, and who they are as a couple. Recently, we have asked local designers to submit real wedding designs that reflect some of their most cherished work.  This can be seen in this issue in the "Partyscapes" section.  Below, enjoy the design artistry of Tanya Frazier, owner of Graceful Designs, LLC in Hampton, Virginia.  Tanya's "Romantic Opulence" creates a rich, romantic, and lush event for her couple to lavish in when saying "I do".
To see more partyscapes in this issue of the Hampton Roads Wedding Guide, you can visit our issue online.
  
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