Spring is here, and "the wedding season"  has begun!  Spring's unpredictable weather can make wedding planning a bit of a gamble.  Nelson boasts some of the best weather in the country,  but there has to be a little bit of rain sometime... If you're unlucky enough to get wet, wild day, you'll need to do some quick damage control.

• It's a nice touch to equip your ushers with an armload of umbrellas to escort guests from their cars into the venue. Your guests will really appreciate these little courtesies, and be much more likely to enjoy the day with you!
  
• Plan B could be sending someone to the warehouse to buy every unbrella in stock, so at least your guests will be dry, and maybe even colour co-ordinated!

Planning ahead can make a big difference to the success of your day for the bridal party too:

•  Make sure you are well prepared for chill winds, showers, and, most of all, MUD underfoot! It's a good idea to toss a spare pair of shoes into your bag to wear during the photo shoot -those oh-so-scenic gardens and beaches can wreak havoc on high heels. It's a simple matter for a skilled photographer to make sure that your sensible shoes [or gumboots!] don't feature in the photos, and you'll still have your girly glam shoes for dancing all night long!
  
• There are a wide variety of stylish umbrellas to choose from in stores, whether you go for colour co-ordination, florals, or sassy designs, or even clear plastic - plan ahead so that you don't get left with the family's old, holey umbrella!
  
• Make sure you include a pretty wrap to go with each gown - even one extra layer of clothing can make a huge difference to your warmth. A shawl or a pretty cardi might not quite fit the Cinderella look you were dreaming of, but it beats blue gooseflesh, every time!
  
• Of course, you'll have thought to pack a picnic/snack for refreshments during the photo shoot - if the weather's cold, a thermos of hot coffee, and some fresh warm savoury muffins will help chase the chills away. Don't rely on alcohol to warm you up - it actually makes you colder in the long run!
  
• If the weather is really miserable, a couple of heat packs waiting in the car can help you make your entrance at the reception venue glowing with warmth and sparkling with vitality!

Whatever the weather, the most important thing to pack is your best attitude! Your bridal party and your guests will take their cue from you - if you decide that the weather is a challenge and an adventure, your ceremony will be fantastic, no matter what the skies are doing!

Wishing you all the best with your Spring Celebrations  (whatever the weather),
           Angel Pearson,
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