Two brides share their stories about planning for the rain on their wedding day with British umbrella maker Bucklesbury.
Planning for one of life's most significant events in the face of unpredictable weather poses a challenge for thousands of couples who get married each year. Amidst all of the decisions that a couple must make when planning their special occasion, often overlooked is the one item that can save a wedding day: an umbrella.
Theodora and her husband-to-be Thanos faced an unexpected challenge just two days before their wedding day when the weather forecast, which had originally promised the clear blue skies that are typical of a mid-summer day in England, instead predicted all day rain.
“There I was, two days before our wedding looking anxiously for an umbrella, just to be on the safe side” says Theodora, a 32-year old Developmental Psychology Researcher from Surrey, England. “I came across the beautiful Classic Ivory White English Wedding Umbrella(1) from Bucklesbury and I knew that this was exactly what I needed.”
The investment proved to be one of the best decisions that Theodora and Thanos made when planning their wedding. Their handmade Bucklesbury wedding umbrella garnered numerous compliments and added a beautiful and romantic extra touch to their wedding photos.
Offering her advice to couples facing getting married in the rain, Theodora advises: “If you expect rain on your wedding day, do not hesitate to invest in an umbrella that will compliment your wedding photos.”
In the picturesque Lake District in England, Louise and her husband Steven, both Systems Auditors from Netwon-le-Willows, a market town in England, also got married in the rain. “With the wedding booked for March, I knew rain was likely, but I was going to enjoy the day regardless, and made sure I was armed with a good umbrella, so I'd be happy to get outside” says Louise.
“After searching for a suitable umbrella, I fell in love with the Bucklesbury umbrella, and I was almost hoping for a bit of rain to make sure I was able to use it!”. The newlyweds chose the Classic Ivory White English Wedding Umbrella by Bucklesbury. The umbrella seamlessly matched Louise’s wedding dress and their photographer was able to utilise it as a striking feature in their wedding photos.
Offering advice to those facing the risk of getting married in the rain, Louise said: “Don't worry about it! Whilst it would have been nice to get out in the sun, we still had a fantastic day with our loved ones, and the grey skies only helped to add drama to our photos. I don't have any regrets about a wet wedding day - just get a good umbrella ready!”
Each Bucklesbury umbrella is handmade in London, England, by skilled craftsmen who have continued the tradition of umbrella production in London since 1805. They are the only umbrellas in the world to carry the ‘Rain Tested In EnglandTM' trademark in recognition of their provenance in a country that is famous for its rainy weather.
Edita Macfarlane, Creative Director for Bucklesbury says:
“The Bucklesbury focus is on creating beautiful and timeless items inspired by the values of traditional European luxury. The Bucklesbury Wedding Collection(2) includes classic and timeless essentials that help to make a wedding day extra special. The Classic Ivory White English Wedding Umbrella is a popular and elegant accessory when planning for the eventuality of wedding day rain.”
The Bucklesbury Classic Ivory White English Wedding Umbrella has a solid Beechwood core that is sourced from FSC-accredited sustainable forests in England. Each polished Maple crook handle is scorched by hand using real flames, so that every umbrella has a completely unique finish.
Each Bucklesbury umbrella is then hand assembled into a high-endurance framework that uses sturdy metal springs that are made in Sheffield, England; which support a high density weave canopy.
Notes to Editors
(1) (https://bucklesbury.com/products/ivory-white-classic-english-wedding-umbrella)
(2) (https://bucklesbury.com/collections/wedding)
About Bucklesbury
Bucklesbury is a London-based fashion and design house creating beautiful and timeless items inspired by the values of traditional European luxury. Every Bucklesbury creation is handmade in England or in Italy using the finest quality materials and craft. See more at www.bucklesbury.com and (https://www.instagram.com/bucklesbury)
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