Dodged the Rain!

There was not a bride in St. Louis not dancing for joy last Saturday ===== we did NOT get the forecasted buckets of rain! (With more to come this week!)

Our bride was smiling from ear to ear, how wonderful, sunshine and blue skies! It turned out to be an absolutely beautiful day! Thank you Mother Nature!

All the Rain Fear running rampant around town on Friday means it's time for a Wedding Day Rain Survival Guide! Things you need to know JUST IN CASE. As with most things, with some advance preparation and thought, if it does rain on your big day you might not hit the panic button. [as hard].

Talk to your photographer about Rain Plans. We have a LOT of great tried and true ideas for rain, we hate it when it happens but trust me, we're prepared.

• Make sure you have purchased enough umbrellas for everyone in the wedding party. Here at Tom Paule Photography, we always carry them but you might need them at some other time when we're not together. You can always purchase cute umbrellas in your wedding colors, or with a monogram, etc. 
• Your emergency bag should contain an extra roll of paper towels and a hand towel for everyone in your wedding party. Think inexpensive, they have a way of disappearing after the wedding. 
• Makeup touch-ups should be expected more frequently.
• Hair Spray. Hair Spray. Hair Spray. It is a great idea to discuss the possibility of rain with your stylist. He/She can give you ideas about a last minute changeup if necessary. 
• Tuck a few large gallon size trash bags into your transportation. They're always useful in covering a muddy step, or a million other uses.

Lastly, don't panic. In many cultures around the world, rain on your wedding day is good luck! It might mean:

• stronger bonds in marriage
• excellent fertility
• money, money, money
• a long happy marriage

It all boils down to your outlook----- carry with you optomism on this (and every) day, the glass is half full not empty and with a great attitude and smile on your face good things will come!