According to the old Italian proverb sposa bagnata, sposa fortunate, "a wet bride is a lucky bride." Yet even if wedding day rain truly does bring good fortune, most brides would rather do without that kind of luck. With the amount of planning and money most couples and their families invest to ensure the special day goes off without a hitch, inclement weather is always an unwelcome guest.

Luckily for our readers, the long range weather forecasts printed in each edition are claimed to be between 80 and 85 percent accurate by them. Often referred to as “a bride's best friend,” the Farmers' Almanac has been helping brides and grooms pick the best day for their big event for the better part of two centuries. But sometimes, no matter how much planning and predicting go into a wedding, Mother Nature still sends her regards in not-so-nice ways.