Singing in the rain!

I have a photograph of my three children jumping in a huge puddle when they were all very small. It is a particular favourite.  As a child, my mother would send us outside for plenty of fresh air whether it was sunny or torrential rain, so, following her example, I would wrap my little ones up in wellies and mackintoshes and religiously head off to the park. More often than not, we would be the only people there.  We must have looked an odd site, running around in a downpour when the most of north London were nice and dry inside their homes.  Odd maybe, but what fun we had!

Rain gave us puddles to splash around in; an empty park to play in but, more importantly, the big slide entirely to ourselves.  Rain and the big slide was a perfect, albeit a slightly dangerous combination;  the children would shoot down like mini torpedos squealing with laughter and I would try to catch them as they shot off the bottom.  After a few hours, we would arrive home with bright red cheeks and hop in a hot bath.

The same principal of finding the fun in any weather and embracing it is especially true on your wedding day.  I am not suggesting that standing in the rain for hours in a wedding dress is necessarily a good idea but also don’t let the thought of potential weather spoil your day.  Fog and rain make very atmospheric photographs and some of the best wedding photos are taken when the weather turns.  Just make sure you choose a venue that works no matter what the weather throws at you (ideally one with roaring fires where you can warm up when you return to the party).  

The Pilgrims Rest is just such a venue.  With three inglenook fireplaces and flickering candles; pretty rose and walled gardens, The Pilgrims Rest is a truly magical venue, full of rustic charm and historic soul - perfect for weddings at any time of year, come rain or shine.  We have hosted weddings on sunny days, rainy days and foggy days and the weather has never ruined a wedding.  

Here is a photograph of Catherine embracing the weather on her big day. We have heard some of our couples (literally) singing in the rain.…As Gene Kelly famously sang - “I’m laughin’ at clouds, so dark up above.  The sun’s in my heart and I’m ready for love”.  And ready for love they were.

If you would like book and appointment to view the venue then please call Amy on 07552873448 or email venue@pilgrimsrestbattle.co.uk.

Photo by Georgina Piper Photography

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