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Since we started planning the wedding, I have been dreaming of an outdoor ceremony. I pictured fresh wild flowers, white chairs on a lush green lawn and a day with a soft warm sun. I even checked the historical forecast data and in the past 7 years, it has only really rained once on our day.
As of two weeks ago (once The Weather Network started offering June 28 as part of their 14 day forecast), I have been checking The Weather Network daily to see what they are predicting for us come Saturday.
First, it was going to rain. Then it was supposed to be sunny and warm. Then it was going to rain again. Then it was going to be hot. And currently . . .
We’re back to rain. Boo-urns! I was thinking about buying a kicky umbrella (ella, ella) or something, but my sister-in-law said that buying one was like accepting it and condemning ourselves to rain. I’ve got three days left so I’ve got to decide soon. What say you hive? Umbrella or no umbrella?
So, I’ll agree to play along that your actions will determine the weather as long as you agree to really know that they don’t 
In Oregon, we joke that whoever forgot their umbrella caused the rain! We also joke that it never rains when you remember to bring your umbrella. We know rain. Buy (and bring) the umbrella!
And it may just be the Oregonian in me, but I think rain is romantic!
Umbrella! It will make for such cute photos and also clouds provide great light — no squinting into the sun or harsh shadows. I had a cute pink umbrella and matching wellies on hand incase it did rain and it was a PERFECT indian summer day with not a cloud in the sky…
I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you!
Umbrella! If it does rain, it will make for super cute pictures!
Buy the umbrella, and then it won’t rain. (Which is what happened to us.)
Agree with everyone! Buy the umbrella!! 
i love your SIL miss hummingbird– i’ve been the exact same way about things my entire life! but bf and i (no i’m not engaged and yes i read wedding websites, a little sad i know) made a pact to stop knocking on wood and fearing the worst from our words. we’ve decided that luck comes from god and all bad things happen for a reason. and amazingly enough, the sky hasn’t fallen! (pun intended :))
i agree with erin and mrs. onion– buy cute boots and a cute umbrella and pray for your perfect summer day first and if not, some gorgeous rain shots.
Definitely go for an umbrella– preferable one in your wedding colors!
buy it buy it buy it! i don’t believe in you being able to affect the weather. only you feeling even worse if it does rain b/c you didn’t buy a super cute umbrella (which, btw, would make for super cute photos if it does rain. which it won’t.)
Weather is only accurate starting 4 days out.. my husband took aviation weather in college.
For the record, I stalked weather too, and it jumped through every possible condition first..
it was supposed to rain on my day–i bought an umbrella and hoped for the best. it only rained during the indoor reception.
buy the umbrella. it never hurts to have it. superstition schmuperstition.
Whenever I have an umbrella, it doesn’t rain - whenever I’m stuck without one, there is a downpour. Buy the umbrella!!
It rained every single day last summer in Texas, so 2 days before the wedding, we rushed out to every 99cent store we could find and bought cheap umbrellas for all of our guests. Sure enough, it only rained after everyone had already left the rehearsal dinner, and didn’t rain at all on the day of our wedding!
Buy the coolest umbrella ever so that when you don’t have to use it you’ll be a little disappointed - but you’ll actually be happy because hooray! no rain!
Buy a really expensive umbrella as an emotional hedge!
Oh how I feel your pain!
Well, I bought the umbrella (and galloshes) after a week of a rainy forecast leading up to our wedding and it didn’t rain until 10:30 that night (after the reception had just ended).
I say go for it!
Alright, alright I’ve been overruled! Go buy the dang umbrella, but knowing us we’ll leave it at my house or something like that.
PS remember how fun my wedding was complete with thunder during the outdoor ceremony and massive lightning during the dance?? Weather is just a minor detail. and it makes for fun stories.
PPS it’s going to be sunny!
I had a similar dillema - it had rained heavily the entire week before my wedding, including the Friday of the rehearsal. So on Friday morning I had bought an umbrella thinking that at least I would have one. Saturday turned out to be sunny and 80 degrees. In DULUTH, MN! That NEVER happens that early in the summer. It was gorgeous.
Needless to say, I vote for the umbrella.
4 days before my (12/15/07) wedding, the forecast called for a sunny & clear day in the 40s.
Yeah, um - it snowed 8 inches! It was beautiful and most everyone was able to still make it, so it all worked out.
My favorite pic of all is us on the front porch of the church, in the snow…
Becky
I just bought silver rain boots that will look great with my dress! With a mid January Philadelphia wedding, I’m counting on some version of awful weather.
Boots: http://www.endless.com/Nine%20West%20Womens%20Yogini%20Silver/dp/B000VYRPTO/
I’m with everyone else, buy the umbrella! Better to be prepared, and I’m with Erin; it does seem to rain when you forget your umbrella and not rain when you do bring it. Good luck with weather!! and I want to see pictures of the umbrella if you do get it! My wedding is nearly a year away but I fully intend to be completely ready for whatever weather comes my way and that includes having a kickass umbrella!
Most of the storms we’ve had so far are all short brusts and then it clears up so even IF there’s rain on Saturday it likely won’t last more then 15 mins.
Molly (in Hamilton)
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Mrs. Hummingbird, Toronto Age and Occupation: 25, Publishing Coordinator Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Videogame Designer/Cartoonist Engagement Date: May 4, 2007 Wedding Date: June 28, 2008 Blogging Since: September 18, 2007 Venue: A garden wedding followed by a tented reception on Mr. Hummingbird's father's property. About Me: I’m a pop culture loving, vintage obsessed foodie living in Canada’s biggest city with my fantastic fiancé and our lovable fluffy cat Bettie. I’m stoked to marry my best friend and to throw what I hope will be the most fun and colourful party of our lives.
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