Superstitions and SIGNS about RAIN and weather for a wedding

Where did the sign come from?

Traditionally, in the villages, weddings were celebrated in the fall after the harvest, so that an abundance of food and drinks reigned on the festive tables. And as you know, at this time of year the weather is changeable and bad weather is common.

Since pagan times, rain has been considered a symbol of fertility and prosperity. After the precipitation, seedlings sprouted and the foliage shone with bright green. The natural phenomenon was credited with a positive influence on the newlyweds on their wedding day, since family came first among the Slavs. The young were shown to the gods of the sun, rain, and wind, so that the forces of nature would react favorably to the new union, protect them from evil forces, and promote procreation.

If the bride was married against her will, it was believed that the rain was a symbol of the sadness, sadness and tears of the bride shed throughout her life in her parents’ home.

If it rains on your wedding day

According to popular belief, a wedding in the rain, depending on the circumstances, promises both good and negative events.

Favorable interpretation of signs

A wedding ceremony and wedding banquet during the rain promises prosperity, a happy family life in love, harmony, and the birth of children. Raindrops are compared to heavenly tears, shed in advance for possible grievances and misunderstandings in marriage.

It is believed that if it rains at a wedding, favorable events are expected in the near future:

moving to a new place of residence;
advancement up the career ladder and, as a result, increased family well-being;
conceiving a child;
the appearance of an uninvited but welcome guest at a wedding;
surprises, gifts, travel.

Rain at a wedding portends good news, changes for the better, and mutual understanding in the family.

Unfavorable meaning of the sign

According to one version, rain at a wedding was interpreted as a negative omen by ill-wishers and envious people who did not know how to annoy the newlyweds in any other way. Other sources claim that they interpreted the omen as unfavorable for the bride and groom and relatives. They were afraid that the rain would interfere with the ceremony and become an obstacle to a happy marriage.

There are three possible scenarios:

The wife will be disappointed in her choice, as she will understand that her husband pays little attention to her.
In a young family based on mutual love and respect, due to rain during the wedding, quarrels, scandals will arise, or the couple will not be able to conceive a child.
Initially, a strong union will fall apart due to the husband’s unconscious infidelities. The attitude of loyalty will be washed away by the rain on the day of the celebration.

A prolonged downpour - to the crying of a young wife over an unhappy marriage, thunder - to swearing.

If on the way to the registry office the groom steps into a puddle, the family will fall apart due to the husband’s alcohol abuse.

The meaning of signs by type of precipitation

Depending on the intensity, duration and seasonality of precipitation, the sign of rain during a wedding is interpreted differently:

Drizzle in the morning - good news, joyful events. If it starts to drizzle in the afternoon, and the sun appears only a day after the main day in the life of the family, the spouses will have a strong union, mutual understanding, and happiness.
The sound of thunder is interpreted as the noise of a wedding celebration, and a thunderstorm as a symbol of the union of earth and sky. The unfavorable meaning of the sign is mistrust, misunderstanding in the union, leading to separation. If a rainbow appears immediately after a thunderstorm, unfavorable interpretations lose their power.
Rain during a wedding washes away negative events in the lives of the newlyweds. They forgive each other for past grievances, unite, and are more attentive to each other.
A strong marriage without quarrels and betrayals is by torrential rain that began during the wedding and lasted three days.
Summer precipitation means childbearing, spring precipitation means increased financial well-being.
Unexpected rain turning into snow in winter promises a quick move or tests the family's strength.
The autumn rain is falling - the honeymoon will be successful, the young family will be strengthened and gain new impressions. Negative interpretation - doubts about the sincerity of the partner’s feelings.
The so-called blind rain , when the sun's rays break through during precipitation, promises a wedding without unpleasant surprises. Life together will be easy, joyful, fun.
A downpour on the pre-wedding night means respect, tenderness, and honor in a couple.
A rainbow after a short rain on the wedding day promises the discovery of treasure, good luck, and wealth.

Strong wind on the day of celebration in a favorable interpretation - to the imminent appearance of children, unfavorable - to the frivolous behavior of the spouses.

Snow on the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary: signs

This holiday is celebrated in mid-October. It is by the weather that prevails on the day of the holiday that one judges the future winter and the weather in general.

If there is no snow on Pokrov, signs say that it will be a late winter, which will be mild and with little snow. Snow can be expected no earlier than the first ten days of December. And in general, whatever the weather will be like on this day (October 14), this will be the case throughout the coming winter.
If snow falls on Pokrov, the sign promises an early snowy winter, which will come into its own before the beginning of November.
If the snow on Pokrov day comes in wet flakes and the wind blows from the south, then the winter will be warm.

The sign “rain for a wedding” should not frighten lovers who have decided to take a serious step, for whom there is already plenty of excitement on the eve of the celebration. There are many popular beliefs on the topic of precipitation on the day of engagement; which of them should young people really be wary of - read and remember now!

Rituals on a rainy wedding day

The meaning of rites and rituals on a rainy wedding day:

A few drops of rain falling on a festive loaf strengthen the marriage and help make friends among other newlyweds.
Harmony will reign in intimate relationships if, before the wedding night, the bride puts a handkerchief soaked in rainwater under her pillow. The ritual will bear fruit if the scarf is not removed for 3 days. A ritual with a soaked pillowcase, on which the young wife sleeps for at least a week, promotes the conception of children.
Washing with rainwater washes away negative thoughts, past grievances and hardships. The young people wash each other's faces. If this is not possible due to makeup, just wash your hands.
Not only a memorable event, but also a ritual for health, good luck, success - the bride and groom dancing in the rain.
To attract money, wealth, and wedding gifts, expose an open wallet to the rain. It is not forbidden to bring wealth, prosperity and guests into the family.

During pagan times, young people were sprinkled with ears of wheat that had become wet in the rain. Now this ritual is irrelevant, but there is an alternative. A bag of buckwheat, rice or millet soaked in the rain is placed under the newlyweds' mattress. The ceremony is performed by the parents of the bride or groom, who are expecting grandchildren soon.

Photographers are ready for any weather conditions

The main reason to let go of all worries about the weather is the professionalism of the people to whom you entrust your wedding. Believe me, they know what to do if it rains or winds.

Galina Nabatnikova and Gennady Granin:

“A significant part of wedding filming takes place outdoors. We understand that nature can present us with any surprises. That's why we use sealed cameras that are not only resistant to rain, but can withstand even short-term immersion in water. We always have several umbrellas and waterproof clothing.”

How to avoid the consequences predicted in signs

Only a positive attitude, faith in a strong family, and mutual feelings in marriage eliminate the negative influence of unfavorable signs. In wedding worries, they do not think about the fact that bad weather will interfere with the wedding ceremony or banquet. We must not allow thoughts that tend to materialize to come true. You need to believe in lucky omens and rituals, and find positive aspects in the rain during a wedding:

For guests with allergies, precipitation that brings allergens to the ground will alleviate the condition and protect them from another allergic reaction;
the slow dance of newlyweds under an umbrella in rainy weather will add romance;
bouquets on the hood of a car, an arch, or in the hands of the bride will remain fresh longer and will not wither ahead of schedule.

A photo session in rubber boots under umbrellas will add smiles, jokes, and joy to the wedding celebration. And memorable original photos will remind you of this significant event for the rest of your life.

Rainy Wedding Ideas

If meteorologists promise rain on the appointed day, they think through everything to the smallest detail in advance so that bad weather does not overshadow the celebration.

Tips for newlyweds in case of rain on their wedding day:

Dress according to the weather. Choose a festive dress without a train or take a spare short one with you. Rubber boots that match the color of the bouquet look stylish.
Makeup, hairstyle. Waterproof cosmetics are used, and hairstyles are made of braids, plaits or buns. Curls do not retain their shape in high humidity.
Banquet. If the wedding feast is planned outdoors, take care of a roof over your head in advance. The veranda, tent, and cafe terrace are arranged so that guests are warm and dry. Multi-colored umbrellas can become a decorative element.
Photographer. A professional will capture the exciting moments of the celebration in an unusual setting. Spectacular photos are obtained when shooting newlyweds in the evening in the rain with artificial lighting and without an umbrella.
Reducing walking time. An alternative to walking promenades is to increase the ride time in a wedding limousine.

If rain is expected on a holiday, umbrellas and light raincoats corresponding to the wedding theme are prepared for guests.

Whatever the signs promise, the main thing in a relationship is love and mutual understanding. If the relationship is strong and thoughts are directed toward the positive, the young family is not afraid of any adversity.

Various little things

A wedding in bad weather is an opportunity to add a special flavor to the wedding with the help of various little things.

So, the nuances:

In hail, of course, it’s not worth holding a wedding on the street. In this case, a photo session can be arranged in a salon, an indoor greenhouse of a botanical garden, an indoor skating rink, a trampoline park, and so on.
In the rain, you can make a fun photo shoot with bright rubber boots and umbrellas. By the way, umbrellas and raincoats can be given to guests as a gift.
In windy weather, you should not organize fire shows, hot air balloon flights or launching Chinese lanterns. But you can arrange a wonderful photo shoot with kite flying.
In snowy weather, you can arrange festivities in the troika and play snowballs. But, of course, warn all participants about the need for warm clothes and shoes.
In cold or damp weather, be sure to have thermoses with mulled wine, punch or hot tea and glasses with you.
If an off-site registration is planned, a tent is required. It might be worth ordering heat guns.