So it rains on your wedding day…..
Sarah & Mike // Sanaview Farms
You’ve spent months planning every dreamy detail—and then bam! the forecast says showers. Before you spiral, take a deep breath. A rainy wedding day doesn’t mean your celebration is ruined. In fact, it might just be even more magical.
Here’s how to turn surprise raindrops into unforgettable moments, without sacrificing your vibe or your wedding photos.
Have a Backup Plan—and Actually Use It
Before you even book your venue, ask: What happens if it rains?
Implementation Tips:
- Choose venues with indoor or covered options (hello, porches or barns like Sanaview Farms!).
- Ask about tents—some venues offer them, others don’t.
- Talk to your planner about adjusting timelines to dodge a downpour.
- Ask your planner to do a full walkthrough of both setups.
- Keep signage and decor flexible (chalkboards, umbrellas, etc.)
Embrace the Elements in Your Wedding Photos
Rainy wedding photos? Yes, please! Soft lighting, dramatic skies, and intimate umbrella shots? A total win.
Implementation Tips:
- Bring cute umbrellas and waterproof footwear—yes, even for your dress! ( I always bring my clear umbrellas to every outdoor wedding)
- Ask your wedding photographer for creative rainy-day poses.
- Use reflections and raindrops to your advantage—those little imperfections? Totally romantic.
Flex That Timeline
Rain doesn’t always last all day. Stay in sync with your vendor team and pivot as needed.
Implementation Tips:
- Can you swap your ceremony and photo time?
- Shift portraits to after the rain passes for golden-hour magic.
- Embrace indoor photo spots with beautiful light.
Pro Tip: A 15-minute delay worked wonders for Sarah and Mike—the rain cleared just in time for portraits and left dreamy skies behind.
The most important tip yet….
Say f- it and embrace the weather! Rainy days mean you get to channel your inner Nicholas Sparks character and dance and smooch your spouse in the rain. Mud on your dress? Rain in your hair? That’s real life—and real love. Get some hot mulled wine or hot cocoa and cuddle up. Lean into it: dance, kiss, and laugh in the rain. Focus on the joy, not the weather.
Your Love > The Forecast
So, what do you do when there’s rain on your wedding day? You roll with it. You laugh in it. You kiss through it. Rain doesn’t ruin your day—it becomes part of your love story. Let’s capture your stormy, swoony, unforgettable day—rain boots and all. Connect here and plan your photo-perfect wedding, no matter the weather!
