7 Reasons to LOVE Rain On Your Wedding Day!

I’m here to share seven reasons to be happy about rain on your wedding day and offer some fun and beautiful wedding inspiration for those of you nervously checking the Farmers Almanac a year before your wedding date.

While you cannot know the weather on your wedding date, you can take some of the pressure off by asking your wedding photographer if they have a backup plan for you. If it’s pouring out, you can set aside another location you’ll be happy with. Chances are, if you’re booking an experienced local photographer, they’ve become very familiar with all the best spots that provide cover. They will have had rainy-day backup plans come into play at other couples’ weddings.

After a decade as a wedding planner and photographer, I can tell you that your energy and vibe are essential and can impact your day. While intangible, the chemistry between a couple and their photographer is critical to your artist being in their best creative element. If you can stay in your happy love zone, your photographer will feed off that positive energy, and you will have a magical wedding experience. A negative bride and groom can zap their wedding photographer’s confidence and creativity.

Couples who can take their wedding day in stride, no matter what comes along, already demonstrate that they have what it takes to navigate married life. Those who problem-solve together and work as a team are more likely to report happy unions versus those who don’t. Focus on each other and your incredible gratitude for having found each other. Chances are, it will set the tone for your family and friends to keep things fun and positive on your big day. Joyful laughter, smiles, and hugs should be your wedding day mantra!

Ok, But Why is Rain a Good Thing?

1. Have you heard of atmospheric photography? It’s a term I learned from some of our UK elopement couples, and it means wedding pictures on very foggy or misty days. You can take some stunning and once-in-a-lifetime images on days like this. The feeling of the two of you enveloped in the mists is next-level romantic, and let’s not forget the uninterrupted smooching under that big umbrella!

2. Umbrellas and Boots!!! This is your opportunity to stock up on some adorable accessories. For large groups of guests, I’d suggest going with all-clear umbrellas so you can still see everyone, or if you have a very distinct color theme running through your event that offers a pop of color, like bright pink, that could be very photo-worthy. I always keep my extra-large red umbrella in the trunk of my car for unexpected sprinkles, and the results have been breathtaking. As far as footwear goes, Etsy is full of custom options like monogrammed rainboots in a rainbow of colors that you can put your NEW initials on, tall pink or “something blue” Wellies, and let’s not forget how rock n roll cowboy boots or patent leather Doc Martins could be!

3. It’s the universal sign of fertility. Sit with that one for a minute. Fertility can mean so many things, from starting a family to adopting fur kids together. But it also means fertile ground to plant your brand new marriage in and watch it grow. Once you’re married, there are so many changes and opportunities for growth. You may change your last name, move to a new location, and blend your finances. No matter which of these you do, they all fall under the “growth” category. Water is life and a well-nourished marriage is an excellent sign indeed!

4. Your flowers won’t wilt! Couples can spend thousands of dollars on flowers for their wedding day, and a nice misty day will keep your bouquet in top shape for the whole day. I’ve seen plenty of bridal bouquets wilt on hot sunny days, but not yours! And regarding flowers, rainy days are very low on pollen count for those of you with allergies.

5. There’s a Hindu saying that says rain is lucky on your wedding day because a wet knot is harder to untie. (f you don’t believe me, try it at home :)

6. Your wedding photographer can dive deeper into their creativity. After the initial moment of “Oh no, it’s raining!” passes, they will wow you with everything in their creative toolbox. They’ve learned many tricks and secret weapons to combat everything that could arise on an event date. They will go above and beyond to prove that they’ve got everything under control and will show you how. What can you expect? Some fantastic reflection shots! Rainy sidewalks, wet sand on beaches, and still pools of water can provide some outstanding images of your reflection. If you’re near the ocean, chances are you’ll get some HUGE waves crashing in the background of your session, and let’s not forget puddle jumping while holding hands and dancing in the rain! There is a “Dirty Boots and Messy Hair” hashtag on the gram for a reason; those pictures can be unique, fun, and sexy AF.

7. Rainbows. There’s a real chance that the stars might align, and you’ll be blessed with mesmerizing signs of hope and good fortune. A double rainbow means you are on the path to success, which is excellent news for your brand-new marital status. But the biggest news is that you scored one of the world’s most elusive and awe-inspiring wedding backdrops free of charge. What a phenomenal wedding gift from the Universe!