It's raining, it's pouring...

Although you would be hard pressed to find a bride hoping for rain on her wedding day, sometimes nature happens. To err on the side of caution, Spring brides are often encouraged to have back up plan after back up plan and to have an umbrella handy.

In the spirit of Spring showers (& not to mention my affinity for rain - yes, I am a Westcoast girl), I wanted to highlight some of the weddings that have used umbrellas in a practical-yet-stylish fashion. After all, if an umbrella is going to be in your wedding shots, you may as well have some fun with it.

Don't they make you want a vintage style parasol?

{Photo by Steven Myers via Once Wed}

{Photo by Lisa Kae via Pearls Events}

{Photo by Braedon Photography via Once Wed}

{Photo by EVS Media via Once Wed}

{Photo by Jonathan Ong via Polka Dot Bride}

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I really enjoy the following use of umbrellas in event decor: a perfect (& quite literal) option for a shower.

{Photos via Amorology Weddings}