Under My Umbrella Ella Ella
February 15th, 2008 @ 1:48 pm by Miss Hydrangea
So, after my post yesterday regarding the forecasted weather for Saturday, I was inspired by all of your suggestions to not postpone the pictures and have some fun in the rain (albeit cold rain). After reading your comments, I e-mailed our photographer, Cesar, and asked him his thoughts on a rainy photo shoot. I had a feeling he’d be up for it because he likes to try new things and get some cool shots, and, of course, he was. Barring floods and torrential downpour, our photo shoot is still on for Saturday.
To top it off, he is so awesome that he is going to give us another session at no charge when the weather is nicer! Since Mr. H and I were planning on a costume change (one outfit just wasn’t enough for me), we are going to wear our casual clothes for the rain session and then get a little more spiffy for the nice weather pictures.
Now…I can’t just have a photo shoot in the rain without a cute accessory, so I’ve been searching for a great umbrella. I immediately e-mailed my bridesmaid who is a fashion stylist in L.A. to ask her her thoughts. She had some great ones, and I found a couple other options online. I’d like to keep this relatively inexpensive since I don’t use umbrellas all that often.
Rain Rain Go Away…
February 14th, 2008 @ 1:39 pm by Miss Hydrangea
Saturday we are taking our engagement pictures and I’m REALLY excited. I have a hair appointment, makeup appointment and a couple of super cute outfits (one of which is inspired by our own Miss Tulip). So, what, do you ask, is the problem?
THIS:
In case you can’t see it right, Saturday is 42 degrees (cold by TX standards) and RAIN/THUNDER! Last weekend we were originally supposed to have the pictures, but because another couple really needed them done, we rescheduled our time. Last weekend was sunny and 75. Let’s hope there is a weather miracle and we won’t have to reschedule!
Has anyone else had to reschedule their photos due to the weather?
Isn’t It Ironic?
November 29th, 2007 @ 5:36 pm by Mrs. Peppermint
Bad News…
The forecast is out. You guessed it. 60% chance of Showers. Now, this is over a week early and anything can happen. No need to panic (I realize you, reader, are not panicking. This is merely a reminder for myself). Nonetheless, when I opened weather.com to see the unimaginable this morning, I was quite sad.
After a few hours of moping, I think I’ve come to terms with it. Mr. Peppermint immediately started trying to cheer me up. After all, weather is one of those factors that you can have no control of. Tents will be rented and everything will still be wonderful (we are getting married, remember?).
In addition, I’ve been trying to focus on the positive…
1. Good luck (I think that’s merely a consolation, but nonetheless, it symbolizes good luck!)
2. Higher chance of snow up on the top of the mountain (easily accessible by the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway)
3. Nice soft, even lighting for photos
4. Photo ops with cute umbrellas
5. Flowers & makeup stay fresher longer
6. Romantic!
My New Best Friend (Or Worst Enemy?)
November 29th, 2007 @ 12:13 pm by Mrs. Peppermint
Where does the time go? I can’t believe the wedding is right around the corner! As the date approaches, I have a new friend. I check up on him first thing in the morning, and tuck him in before going to sleep. I think about him constantly.
My new friend, you may know him too, is weather.com. Okay, so I can’t technically “tuck him in,” but I am obsessively checking in on him. Every day. Multiple times. Perhaps by the hour.
I’m one day away from having a 10 day forecast. Despite my lack of understanding about weather, for the last few days I’ve been trying to make predictions based on the trends. For example, “Oh, day 9 and 10 are getting warmer, therefore the next day (i.e. my wedding day which is not yet on the forecast) will be even warmer!”. Hmm… I’m not sure this is true, but my fingers are crossed!
I mean, I’m a California native, so weather in the 70’s is chilly. Nonetheless, the forecast generally seems to be around the mid 70’s (with lows in the 50’s). My real concern is about rain. Not only do I want the weather to be temperate, but I also want to know that there won’t be rain (or wind!). Am I asking too much?
Rain, Rain…Don’t Go Away!
October 23rd, 2007 @ 10:59 am by Mrs. Magnolia
Like Miss Peony, I have to apologize for not blogging lately. Mr. Magnolia and I just sold my condo and bought a house (forthcoming: a very exciting blog about purchasing a home in the middle of a mortgage crisis!), and we’ve been moving, unpacking, organizing, and making multiple trips to Home Depot. Add to that a recent promotion at work (yay! 
) and some futile attempts on my part to focus on wedding planning, and….well, things have been nuts.
But I do have topic to address today…weather!
This was the scene in Atlanta this morning:
(photo courtesy ajc.com)
Wedding Day Weather
August 26th, 2007 @ 10:27 am by Mrs. Onion
The weather on your wedding day…this is something all brides think about and some even obsess about. But it’s the one thing you absolutely cannot control. If you’re having an outdoor ceremony be sure to have a rain back up plan — a tent, an indoor option — something!
My “rain plan” consists of a pair of cute Ann Taylor wellies and a matching umbrella!
Photo by Daria Bishop
That Darn Dean!
August 20th, 2007 @ 2:10 pm by Mrs. Butterscotch
We are very lucky that hurricane Dean has passed over our honeymoon location. I almost feel like we should be wiping our brows with a “phew”. Our final two choices were Mexico or the Virgin Islands, and the only reason we didn’t choose Mexico is because we knew we could easily get there one day. But I cannot even imagine how frustrating it is for everyone else that has their honeymoons hanging in the balance.
Does anyone else have a honeymoon back up plan?
My Newest Obsession
August 17th, 2007 @ 3:44 pm by Mrs. Corn
I lived in Florida for five years right out of college. Down there, if even the slightest disturbance in the air shoots itself off the African coast, they track it incessantly.
This One Is Too Hot… This One Is Too Cold…
July 12th, 2007 @ 1:00 pm by Mrs. Butterscotch
…And this one is just right. That is what I like to think the wedding day will be, not too cold and not too hot but just right.
We live in Seattle so the weather, no matter what time of year, is questionable. My friend Renee got married in August ‘05 and she had thunder, hail, rain you name it. But then last year August we had record heat. I think this year we are heading for the same sunny (cross my fingers) weather. Then I thought *crap* I am going to be hot in my dress when we take outdoor photos. Sure I could have my sister fan me like I am Cleopatra (hand fed grapes not needed) or I could carry a lovely fan…
I was wondering how do you plan to stay cool on your big day?
What Is Going On?
June 21st, 2007 @ 1:24 pm by Mrs. Plum
It’s not supposed to rain on the last weeekend of June - it’s SUMMERtime for cryin’ out loud!
