Rain for a wedding - signs that mean thunderstorm, snow

If it rains on your wedding day

Rain during a wedding should not spoil the mood.
Of course, young people standing on the threshold of a new life dreamed of a sunny day as a symbol of a new cloudless life. But what should we do if the weather, without asking us about our plans, suddenly deteriorates and it starts to rain?

Don't be too upset about this. Rain during a wedding has long been considered a symbol of fertility and fertility. Since weddings used to take place mainly in the fall after the harvest, rainy weather was not at all uncommon. But rain was credited with beneficial properties: it contributed to a bountiful harvest, an increase in the number of livestock, and also childbirth.

Important! It was customary for the Slavs to pray to the forces of nature on their wedding day, so rain, personifying life-giving moisture, was a happy omen.

Warn guests about rain

Not everyone checks the weather forecast every day, so let your guests know that precipitation is expected on the day of the party. You will take care of their comfort, but they will have to dress warmly on their own.

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Favorable interpretation of signs

It’s so romantic to walk the path of life under one umbrella.
Nowadays, when marriages are made by mutual consent, they believe that heaven is shedding tears for all possible grievances and misunderstandings that may arise in a young family.

If it rains at a wedding, the sign associates it with the following happy events:

quick move to a new place of residence;
receiving large bonuses or salary increases;
the appearance of a welcome guest who did not make himself known for a long time;
romantic trip or vacation trip;
imminent conception of a baby.

Nowadays, the bride no longer cries when leaving her parents’ house, so tears in the eyes of young spouses and their relatives can only appear from happiness.

Rain on the wedding

Rain was especially valued by our ancestors for its life-giving moisture, which gave the strength to plants and animals that the earth needed. In former times, when agricultural labor was the main thing, and the land fed numerous families, there was nothing worse and more destructive than drought. Rain means mushrooms and berries in the forest, a good harvest, calm cattle, a bite on a river or lake. On hot summer days, they waited for rain like manna from heaven and prayed for it from morning to evening. Washing, washing, cooking food - all these integral moments of human life were associated with water, and therefore with rain. Since then, rain on a trip or a wedding has been considered a good omen.

If there is heavy rain on the first day of the wedding, the marriage will be happy, peace and mutual understanding will reign in the young family.

Getting married in the rain according to signs means only good, bright, joyful, washing away anxiety and sadness with heavenly moisture.

Unfavorable interpretation of signs

Sometimes quarrels and scandals arise out of the blue for no reason.
Of course, even in our time there is a negative interpretation of the sign of a rainy wedding. If you were planning an outdoor celebration, then rain will undoubtedly interfere.

There are several options for interpreting this sign with a negative connotation:

It is believed that the young wife will soon be disappointed in her husband and will hasten to leave him.
In a family that was created on a rainy day, quarrels and even scandals will soon arise out of the blue, and sometimes this couple will not be able to give birth to a healthy child.
If it rains heavily, then the spouse’s commitment to fidelity will be washed away by this natural disaster, and he will very soon begin to cheat on his woman.
Both husband and wife will not be able to be caring and attentive to their spouses, and because of this there will be no harmony in the family.

Rain on the wedding

The wedding day, as a rule, is planned long before its arrival and down to the smallest detail - choosing a festive suit for the groom and a dress for the bride, drawing up a list of guests and menu, decorating the wedding procession, the interiors of the ceremony and party, contracts with the photographer, videographer and toastmaster... Simply head spin! The only thing that cannot be predicted and planned is the weather for the wedding. Probably, the only more or less stable season can be considered only winter, but summer (especially if the forecasts promise rainy and cold) and, of course, unpredictable autumn and spring are almost always roulette.

What wedding signs are associated with rain as a weather phenomenon? Is it true that it brings good luck, and that any event that happens on a rainy day will certainly lead to joy and happiness? And what to do with wedding walks and photo sessions if it does rain that day? Let's figure it out in order.

Wedding photo in the rain

Light rain and sun

If a light summer rain falls from the sky, and the sun peeks through the drops, then you should not be upset or panic. This sign promises a happy life together, respect and love until old age, ease and ease in relationships with relatives.

Important! If after the rain a rainbow shines in the sky, then this is the best sign that can be. It promises the newlyweds mutual love, understanding, financial well-being, and good health.

A rainbow after the rain promises love and happiness for life

What you might need for a newlyweds photoshoot in rainy weather

Here are some tips:

Protect yourself from heavenly water! Use familiar objects to create romantic and unusual images. Clothes can be perfectly protected from moisture with the help of an umbrella or raincoat - they have different designs and fit perfectly into the wedding theme.
Be sure to bring safety shoes, ideally rubber boots. But if anything, leather shoes are also suitable, they also do not allow water to pass through. This is especially true in the fall.
The most important thing is to preserve the bride's makeup for photographs. To do this, take care of waterproof cosmetics (mascara, lipstick, eye shadow). Oh, don’t forget to use a special varnish!

Here are some professional tips for preparing for a wedding photo shoot in the rain:

Photoshoot in the rain with umbrellas

Value depending on duration

A very long rain, which begins on the wedding day and lasts for two to three days, promises a strong and reliable marriage, without betrayal or unpleasant surprises.

Drizzle throughout the day foreshadows many small but pleasant events.

A brief rain, after which a rainbow shone in the skies, indicating quick happiness, prosperity, and complete prosperity.

A thunderstorm with lightning and strong wind promises difficult relationships, possible financial difficulties, betrayal and scandals, but in the end everything will end well.

A thunderstorm on your wedding day does not always promise divorce, but the relationship will not be easy, especially in the first years

The rain that began to fall early in the morning on the wedding day promises news, but what it will be is unknown.

A strong wind in rainy weather can predict the fragility of a marital union, but do not immediately become discouraged - if the wind subsides in the afternoon, and in return the sun comes out, even for a short time, then misunderstandings should be expected only in the first years of marriage, and then everything will be harmonized and your marriage will become stable and strong.

Fog on the morning of your wedding day predicts possible misunderstandings due to mistakes made in a past life, but if it clears soon, then your union will be strong and reliable.

If a thunderstorm does not begin, although the sky frightens with strong peals of thunder, then there is no need to worry in vain. These heavenly sounds are often associated with the sounds of a wedding celebration. And if after this it rains heavily, then it promises prosperity, prosperity and the imminent appearance of children.

No unpleasant surprises

At a time when guests are preoccupied with the question: “What to give the newlyweds?”, the latter carefully plan their important day, worrying about unpleasant surprises from above.

Bury a bottle of alcohol, namely bourbon? - a ritual that will help prevent rain on your wedding day. This ritual can be included already at the planning stage of the big day. When the bride and groom must come to the ceremony site exactly one month before the date of the celebration and bury a sealed bottle of bourbon upside down.

You can ask your photographer or a friend to take a few photos to capture a unique superstitious moment. The main thing is not to forget the place to dig up the joint alcohol after the ceremony and share it with the guests.

Taking into account the time of year

The autumn rain, long and cold, promises many joys during the honeymoon. And a sudden frost, which no one expected after the rain on the wedding day, is interpreted as a promise of a married life full of passion and tenderness.

Warm summer rain promises a quick addition to the family. And the rainbow that appeared immediately after it foreshadows eternal love.

Rain with hail, or turning into snow, can serve as a symbol of the difficult formation of a new family, but the loyalty and devotion of young people will overcome everything, and their family will be strong and happy. Rain and snow at the wedding, as the sign promises, will bring warmth and understanding to family life.

Weather is not a hindrance to true love

If there is light rain on a spring day during a wedding, then this family will never experience material problems, but, on the contrary, their wealth will begin to grow, and their money will multiply many times over. Any spring rain promises material well-being.

Bad weather can't ruin the celebration!

Neither the weather nor bad omens can ruin your wedding. What will help the bride and groom have a chic celebration, despite rain, snow, wind or hail? Let's figure it out.

On-site registration is a very beautiful event, but not in the rain and slush. If you knew in advance that it would rain on your wedding day and wanted an outdoor registration, hold the ceremony in a decorated tent. If, after all, rain is a sudden guest at your celebration, provide all guests with beautiful umbrellas to match the wedding. And the guests will not get wet, and the photos will turn out to be very original.

If your wedding is planned, for example, in September in an open area, and you are not sure about the weather, it is better to play it safe and find a closed place: a restaurant, a hotel hall, a banquet hall. In case of warm weather and rain, an excellent option would be to use special tents that can give a warm atmosphere to the holiday.

If it is not important for the newlyweds where to have a photo shoot, you can take excellent wedding photos indoors: a photo studio, a themed cafe, or a museum. If the couple wants to shoot only outside, why not! You can safely arrange it in the rain. Use accessories (umbrellas, rubber boots, raincoats) and your photos will turn out original and bright. For example, when holding a wedding in December, you can do a snowy photo shoot outside with snowball fights, building a snowman, and sledding. Why not bring rain into the original photography scenario?

A wedding in bad weather doesn't make everyone want to walk around the city in front of a restaurant. Think through all your movements in such a way as to minimize the number of walks around the city. Book cars not only for yourself, but also for your guests.

And when planning an outdoor ceremony, think about the decor. Fresh flowers, balloons, wooden signs - something that is not afraid of bad weather and will delight all guests.

How to avoid the consequences indicated in the signs

Even if good weather gives way to wind, rain and thunderstorms, do not be discouraged, because this is the happiest day of your life. And the ancient philosophers said that if you do not believe in bad omens, then they will not come true.

Important! If the weather changes for the worse, you shouldn’t lose heart, because negative emotions can materialize and you shouldn’t spoil the holiday for yourself and your closest relatives.

You should think about the positive effects of rain on a wedding; the sign can be viewed from two sides:

On a too hot day, makeup can run, and sweat can cause hairstyles to become uneven and girls will look sloppy. On a fresh, cool day, faces will shine with freshness and beauty.
In such weather, flowers will remain fresh and fragrant for a long time, and not only on festive tables, but also on car hoods and on garlands decorating cafes and celebration halls.
And if the young couple twirls in the first dance under one umbrella, passionately uniting in an embrace, then such an event will add romance to this wonderful evening.
A light rain will bring all possible plant allergens to the ground, and no one will suffer from this common disease.

The meaning of signs by type of precipitation

To correctly interpret the superstition about rain at a wedding, it is important to note the type of precipitation that accompanies the celebration.

A thunderstorm that begins during a wedding has a double meaning. Positive interpretations say that a thunderstorm represents the heavenly triumph of heaven and earth, and thunder represents the sounds of a noisy celebration. Negative omens say that the young family will face frequent quarrels and misunderstandings, which will lead to divorce. However, if a rainbow appears towards the end of the bad weather, then the bad predictions will definitely not come true.
A strong wind during a wedding predicts windy behavior of the newlyweds. Another meaning says that the couple will soon have children.
If there is light rain at a wedding, the omen promises minor events that will bring great joy.
A short rain followed by a rainbow is a sign that the newly-made family will live in luxury and prosperity.
Rain on a sunny day: the bride and groom will find many joyful and happy moments that will remain in their memory for a long time.
A torrential downpour can be a harbinger of the beginning of a new page in life, which will help forgive long-standing grievances. The newlyweds and their families will forget old troubles and begin to appreciate each other.
Heavy rain, which began during the wedding and continued for several days (ideally three days), indicates that the marriage will be very strong and nothing can destroy it.
Rain that started in the morning predicts unexpected news or a comfortable future for the newlyweds. According to other beliefs, such weather means quarrels and a quick divorce.
Evening rain prophesies the unhappy fate of the groom and the expectation of imminent death. Another prediction foretells that a prosperous life for newlyweds will come only in adulthood.
If there was heavy rain the night before the celebration, this serves as a sign of a warm, respectful and tender relationship between the bride and groom.

The season of the year chosen for the wedding is also of great importance.

Rain in the spring - promises an increase in wealth in a young family or success of one of the spouses in work;
Rain for a summer wedding - for the imminent birth of children, a happy and joyful life;
Autumn rain promises the newlyweds a long and exciting journey or worries about the sincerity of the other half’s feelings;
A hailstorm that turns into sleet promises serious tests for the young union. The first few years of family life will be accompanied by domestic conflicts. Only true feelings will stand the test of strength.

Important! If the groom steps in a puddle on his wedding day, he may then develop a penchant for drinking, which is likely to have a negative impact on family life and lead to divorce.

Rituals to attract happiness on a rainy wedding day

To prevent the rain during the wedding celebration from ruining the mood of the guests, offer them interesting competitions and rituals.
Even if you don’t believe in omens and rain that promises something not entirely good won’t scare anyone, still listen to the advice of our great-grandmothers and entertain the guests at the wedding with rituals that will definitely attract happiness and good luck to your future life together:

If it rains, wet a handkerchief and place it under the pillow on the marital bed. This will give your spouse tenderness and affection for a long time. If you wet a pillowcase and sleep on it for three nights in a row, then marital fidelity will be ensured forever.
For a few seconds, expose the wedding loaf to the streams of rain - this will allow you to establish relationships with new relatives and bind the family together into a single whole.
If young people want to have offspring as soon as possible, then they can wet any cereals in the rain, wrap them in a clean towel and place them under the mattress of the marital bed. Moreover, parents of young people can do this, secretly from their children, if they want to become grandparents as soon as possible.
If the bride and groom wash each other with rainwater, they will wash away all negative emotions from each other: anger, jealousy, someone else’s evil eye. Of course, the bride will not be happy if her makeup is washed off, but it is quite possible to wash her hands thoroughly.
An excellent way to increase family well-being: expose an open wallet to raindrops and then put it in your bag. This sign is suitable not only for newlyweds.

If these rituals are still not enough, then you can ask the guests invited to the celebration, perhaps they also know interesting signs and will advise something else.

3Modern signs

So, there are a number of signs if it rains at a wedding:

If on the way to pick up the bride the groom is caught in a downpour, this means that nature itself is trying to warn him about something, and most likely that this marriage will not last too long precisely because of the character and disposition of the bride (this sign is valid only if the wedding does not take place in the fall during the rainy season).

If the rain started when the groom takes the bride from her home, this means that it is difficult for loved ones, as well as for the house itself, to part with the bride, but this does not mean at all that nature is against this marriage.
If a thunderstorm breaks out during a wedding ceremony, it is definitely not good. The married couple will not live quietly, peacefully and calmly; a lot of trials and troubles await them. These two newlyweds do not understand each other and this state of affairs is unlikely to be changed.
If in the morning, the bride or groom woke up to the sound of drops hitting the glass. There is no need to worry about this, this sign is very good. Nature seems to be saying that your time has already come, and you have found the one you were looking for and this person is your destiny.

It’s up to everyone to believe in all these signs or consider them ordinary superstition, the main thing is that you understand the full responsibility of the wedding ceremony and treat your other half well, with love and understanding.

A wedding in the rain is a sign of future wealth

In order to initially acquire a positive mood, it is extremely necessary to remember this ancient sign. This is exactly what our ancestors believed and there is absolutely no point in contradicting their opinion on your own wedding day. After all, you can have great fun in the rain too! The day before, you should carefully monitor the weather forecast and not hope that it will change at the last moment.

You should prepare for rain in advance. Each of us understands perfectly well that there will be no talk of any solemn mood if all your guests get wet during the wedding walk. Therefore, it is necessary to take into account all the negative aspects and optimally think through their solutions. And it would be most advisable to try to avoid them altogether.

Rainy weather requires maximum care for comfort

If the newlyweds organized an outdoor wedding ceremony, then in this case it is necessary to purchase a tent and awnings from tourist shops, under which all those present can shelter from the rain. The ideal option would be to move the wedding ceremony and the celebration itself indoors. In addition to all this, you need to take care of the visibility of a huge number of umbrellas. A wedding in rainy weather places many responsibilities on the newlyweds themselves to ensure comfort for the invited guests. By the way, extra umbrellas will definitely come in handy during a photo shoot.

At a wedding, it wouldn't hurt to always have a few clean towels, a cape, extra tights for the bride and spare shoes for the groom. If for certain reasons you do not have the opportunity to take care of spare shoes, take colorless shoe polish with you.

Consider every detail

Even if your wedding celebration is not included in the plans of the heavenly office, you will need to provide a comfortable room where guests will have the opportunity to get themselves in order.

If you consider yourself a desperate couple, then for the sake of unique photos, you should definitely take photos in the rain. Positive emotions and amazing effects will not take long to arrive. Black and white photographs will always delight you with their artistry and originality. But in this case, it is necessary to find a truly professional photographer who will agree to such a desperate step.

A wedding in rainy weather can be an excellent reason to shoot in a photo studio. Another possible alternative would be to reschedule the shooting date to another day. This practice is very common nowadays.

Thorough preparation for a rainy weather wedding can turn it into the happiest day of your life! Always believe in this and don’t let a little rain ruin such a long-awaited holiday!