Guide to a rainy Elopement / Wedding day

  1. Dreamy Aesthetic

    The rain actually adds a completely magical element to your photos. It softens the light and brightens the surrounding greenery. If we’re really lucky, it also brings in some fog. It will make your wedding day feel like an ethereal dreamy day. When I picture some of the dreamiest places I can think of for a wedding, the Pacific North West and Ireland come to mind. These two places are the grayest and rainiest places and that’s a big reason why they’re so amazing. It’s the moody element that the rain adds to the environment. Plus, imagine looking up at the sky and seeing a rainbow come out? I would pee from the excitement as I do every time.

  2. try to Lean into it

    Most people would be bummed about rainy weather and that’s understandable. But, do you want to remember your day as being bummed about the weather? Or do you want to remember it as a day you and your love were dancing in the rain together and had an absolute blast? Or snuggling up and staying warm together. Plus kissing in the rain is romantic af. Thanks romcoms and Spiderman.

  3. small Wardrobe adjustments if needed

    I know, you’ve been planning what you will wear on your wedding day for a while now. But, it’s better to be comfortable and prepared for the weather. If you are wearing something like heels, bring a cute pair of boots or sneakers. If you’re wearing a dress or have your shoulders exposed, bring something to cover up a little. Like a suit jacket or a denim/leather jacket. Being comfy and dressing for the weather will make your photos look better because you’ll have a much better time celebrating on your day. If you really can’t wear what you wanted to wear, ask your photographer to take some photos of you in your original outfit, with the shoes you actually planned to wear. Even if the photos are somewhere else or on a different day.

  4. Bubble Umbrellas

    Bubble umbrellas should be a staple for rainy occasions because it works really well aesthetically.

  5. Canopy for the reception

    Though this isn’t always the prettier option, you can make it cute. If you’re not eloping and having a reception, see if you can add a tent or canopy. I’ve seen people decorate the inside with string lights, candles, disco balls, neon lights and plants. It can look really cute!

  6. use your wedding outfit for a separate photo session

    You can celebrate again afterwards with just the two of you on a sunnier day and have a photographer document you in your wedding outfits. Best part is, you can do it anywhere! There’s no rules.

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