Getting Married in the Rain

You did all your research on the weather for the date of your wedding. You checked forecast trends as far back as 25 years ago to see what the likelihood of precipitation chances are. Your thumbs got blisters from hitting refresh on your phone's weather app, and you sent up tiny prayers for a clear sunny day - but there it is. That first tiny raindrop just hit your cheek, and it might as well be a biblical flood as far as you're concerned. So what's a girl to do?

Dance in the rain! 

Embrace it! A bride and groom huddled together under an umbrella makes for romantic intimate photo magic! Break out those galoshes, wellies, and rain boots (they're the same thing, but I love those words), grab a festive umbrella, layer a rain coat over your dress, and laugh about it! Because those photos are going to be better than you will have ever dreamt! 

Here are a few favorite #tbt images (including photos from mine and William's semi-wet wedding) of rainy wedding days we adore! Tell me - would you cash in on that wedding insurance and reschedule your big day for a sunnier one? Do you think it's always a good idea to have a backup plan - somewhere to move the ceremony indoors, or rental tents just in case? Let me know!

Windwood Equestrian Horse makes cameo appearance on Bravo TV

A stable favorite of ours "Quest" makes a cameo appearance on Bravo Tv Show Jersey Belle. I am riding him in this trailer and be sure to watch Jersey Belle on Bravo TV Monday nights 10/9c to see more of Quest, William, myself, the star of the show Jaime Primak Sullivan and the rest of the Birmingham Belles . 

I hope everyone will tune in or DVR the season. 8 days and counting! Our group of Belles will make you laugh, make you cry and hopefully make you want to be Southern.

L'ami Noir | Alabama Magazine cover

L'ami certainly knows how to pose for the camera. If you haven't seen this article yet it is worth reading. The print featured on the cover is available in limited editions starting in 40x60 sizes.

L'ami Noir for Alabama Magazine

L'ami Noir Wins 7yo Young Jumper Class at WEF

Windwood Equestrian's WEC L'ami Noir Wins $20,000 class

L'ami featured in many of the Equus prints as well as the cover of Alabama Magazine shines in the International ring during the Winter Equestrian Festival. He was expertly piloted by rider Sloane Coles of Middleburg,Virginia.

WEC L'ami Noir with William Upton, Arden Ward Upton,and Sloane Coles

WEC l'Ami Noir is a Holsteiner gelding by Cormint x Corrado the owners at The Windwood Group purchased as a five-year-old. Coles started riding L'ami two months ago and has been showing the gelding in the seven-year-old classes throughout the last half of the FTI WEF circuit, including a win during week ten leading up to the final.
 

Final Results: $20,000 Adequan® Seven-Year-Old Young Jumper Classic  

1. WEC L'AMI NOIR SLOANE COLES THE WINDWOOD GROUP: 0/0/30.840
2. CHAPEAU RONAN MCGUIGAN BLYTHE MASTERS: 0/0/30.961
3. UNEX BILLY DREAM TIM GREDLEY UNEX COMPETITION YARD: 0/0/31.657
4. TUA EFELE RAMIRO QUINTANA ST. BRIDE'S FARM: 0/0/32.226
5. COBERLINA PETER LUTZ ORCHARD FARM: 0/0/32.389
6. ADELE MCLAIN WARD MCLAIN WARD & TEQUESTRIAN FARMS LLC: 0/0/32.417
7. G&C KAY LS RODRIGO PESSOA GUSTAVO MIRABAL: 0/0/32.539
8. CASSTESS HBC JULIE WELLES KADLEY HOLDINGS LLC: 0/0/32.640
9. CALAIS JEFFERY WELLES SHARON GUNTHEL & TRITON VENTURES: 0/0/32.784
10. CICOMEIN VDL TINA DILANDRI HIGHPOINT FARM LLC: 0/0/33.727
11. TARAZAN D'IVRAIE NICOLAS PAILLOT NICOLAS PAILLOT: 0/0/33.734
12. MERCURY LILLIE KEENAN CHANSONETTE FARM LLC: 0/0/34.589