Top Tips for a Rainy Wedding Day Photoshoot
Rain on your wedding day can be a daunting thought for many couples, but it doesn’t have to dampen your spirits.
With a little preparation and the right mindset, you can enjoy a magical and memorable day.
Here’s our top tips on how to prepare for rain on your wedding day:
Delay drawing conclusions on weather forecasts
The extent of our ability to predict future weather conditions through extended forecasts is truly remarkable! It's common to keep tabs on these forecasts leading up to your wedding day, but it's essential to bear in mind that weather predictions are subject to constant change. While it's wise to consider the possibility of rain, it's challenging to determine the precise weather until a few days before the event. It's not unusual for early-week forecasts to indicate a high chance of rain on Saturday, only for conditions to clear up by Thursday or Friday. So, if the forecast predicts rain at the beginning of your wedding week, take a breath, prepare for the potential scenario, but also understand that there's still time for the forecast to improve.
Arrange alternative portrait settings
On a rainy wedding day, all your photography team needs is a sheltered area to capture natural light portraits. Covered spaces like porches, tents, bridges, or large building overhangs can suffice. Consider the venue's surroundings for a moment. Are there any covered structures onsite or nearby? Perhaps a room with ample natural light? Or if you’re travelling from one place to another, check with your photographer to see if they have any recommendations.
Be flexible with the time schedule
When it rains, it rarely rains all day. So keep your schedule flexible as the rain may clear up later on in the day. You can have your outdoor photographs later rather than during your drinks reception. Changing your schedule up to work with the weather will make your wedding day run much smoother.
Prepare with stylish umbrellas
They could be your stylish props for your photos. You can shop for stylish, matching coloured umbrellas from brands like Golden Horse, Duckhead or Blunt, adding a cohesive and practical element to your wedding day.
No matter what happens…
Above all else, regardless of the weather's whims, remember that you're getting married! That's an incredible, beautiful, and wholly wonderful occasion in itself! Whatever emotions the rain may evoke, your wedding photos will capture them — maintaining a positive attitude and excitement for your marriage will infuse your images with light and life. So, while rain may dampen the day literally, it shouldn't dampen the spirit of the occasion.
