HOT TOPIC Local experts on spring weddings SINGING IN THE RAIN We’re hoping to have an al fresco ceremony for our April wedding but are worried bad weather might spoil our plans. What would you advise? Francesca says: No one wants to hear the words, ‘shame about the rain’ on their wedding day. However, the Great British weather is incredibly unpredictable at any time of year and especially during the spring months, so how can you be prepared to embrace whatever the heavens throw at you? Here are my five top tips to help you turn a negative into a positive: 1. Ask all your wedding guests to come prepared with big, bright, colourful umbrellas or have some available to be handed out if needed. Many venues will provide them. 2. Have coordinated bad-weather accessories for the bridesmaids and groomsmen, great for fun photos! 3. Chat with your photographer and venue to find out if there are alternative locations for the photographs. Many venues have stunning backdrops inside, which can be prepared in advance just in case it’s hailing outside! On the plus side, overcast skies can be a bonus for photographers as bright sunshine can cause problems with shadows. 4. Celebrate the wellies! There are some gorgeous ones out there in a variety of colours and patterns, fabulous for popping on before treking across the lawn or down a slushy path. They will save your beautiful wedding shoes from mud and grass stains too. 5. Tents, gazebos, pods and yurts all make fantastic shelters for your guests, perfect for drinks and canapés too while you wait for the skies to clear. Francesca Foulsham | Celebrant www.francescafoulshamcelebrant.co.uk www.dorianedescamps.com 70
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