We went inside (a yurt) at our friends wedding (Jewish/Pagan; performed by a Rabbi flown in from GB because the local ones our friends knew back then here in Germany weren’t open to the idea) because it started to pour (make that flood) during the pagan ceremony.
Well – the buk (large Korean drum) which I was asked to beat is a rain caller – or thunderstorm, wind, whatever.
I played at a wedding along the shore of Lake Michigan years ago, and it rained the day of the wedding. The bride was going to have an outdoor wedding, dammit, and my duet partner and I arrived in the middle of the family fight. In the end, they all went out onto the lawn, trundling the ancient grandmother under a big umbrella and getting the hem of the bride’s wedding gown black with mud. My partner and I, fortunately, were playing horns and didn’t need any electricity. We stayed under the nearby trees to play and remained semi-dry.
The ex and I had a rainy day wedding that was held indoors at my grandparents house in PDX. Everyone was bummed about the rain, but it was the PNW after all. Just as the ceremony began the sun came out right before a beautiful rainbow appeared. Even though technically it didn’t work out I still consider him one of my best friends 44 years later.
Amanda, is there a way that I can contact you privately? I’m not on Facebook nor Twitter. If there isn’t an easy/comfortable way, I don’t mind posting my “throwaway” (ie, it doesn’t matter if I get spam, etc) email address here, and then replying to your email from my “real” email address
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member over 2 years ago
So it was a lot like rain on a wedding day?
arolarson Premium Member over 2 years ago
Rain on a wedding day to some is good luck! We had a gentle rain too and so far we have 27 good years. The ceremony however was indoors.
Tigressy over 2 years ago
We went inside (a yurt) at our friends wedding (Jewish/Pagan; performed by a Rabbi flown in from GB because the local ones our friends knew back then here in Germany weren’t open to the idea) because it started to pour (make that flood) during the pagan ceremony.
Well – the buk (large Korean drum) which I was asked to beat is a rain caller – or thunderstorm, wind, whatever.
Perkycat over 2 years ago
Sounds like a good time was had by all. As long as the bride was happy, all is good!
MIHorn Premium Member over 2 years ago
I played at a wedding along the shore of Lake Michigan years ago, and it rained the day of the wedding. The bride was going to have an outdoor wedding, dammit, and my duet partner and I arrived in the middle of the family fight. In the end, they all went out onto the lawn, trundling the ancient grandmother under a big umbrella and getting the hem of the bride’s wedding gown black with mud. My partner and I, fortunately, were playing horns and didn’t need any electricity. We stayed under the nearby trees to play and remained semi-dry.
BJIllistrated Premium Member over 2 years ago
The ex and I had a rainy day wedding that was held indoors at my grandparents house in PDX. Everyone was bummed about the rain, but it was the PNW after all. Just as the ceremony began the sun came out right before a beautiful rainbow appeared. Even though technically it didn’t work out I still consider him one of my best friends 44 years later.
Batteries over 2 years ago
I get the feeling the last bit is from an actual photograph
Mr. Impatient over 2 years ago
A talking Hummingbird, impressive.
MCProfessor over 2 years ago
Weddings and funerals, two things that bring old friends together.
MissyTiger over 2 years ago
Amanda, is there a way that I can contact you privately? I’m not on Facebook nor Twitter. If there isn’t an easy/comfortable way, I don’t mind posting my “throwaway” (ie, it doesn’t matter if I get spam, etc) email address here, and then replying to your email from my “real” email address
RonBerg13 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Every wedding has some good things in it.
JPuzzleWhiz over 2 years ago
Hmmm…Wednesday’s strip is late…