25 of the Best Rainy-Day Wedding Photos
If you've always dreamed of an outdoor wedding, a rainy day can put a damper on the celebration. But the surprising benefit of rain on your wedding day? You'll score absolutely amazing wedding photos. Here, check out some of our favorites and get tips on how to make your rainy wedding day unforgettable.
By: Kristen Klein
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Check which way the wind is blowing, and duck behind a building that’ll block out the worst of the storm.
Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography
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Utilize a doorframe to give yourselves a little more protection from the rain.
Photo Credit: Unplugged Photography
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The wet streets provide a wonderful canvas for this photo. “City lights and streets are amazing during and just after the rain” said Shirk.
Photo Credit: Unplugged Photography
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"Twilight and night provide the best opportunity to take amazing rain picture," said Shirk. "A remote flash hidden behind a couple enables the photographer to freeze the raindrops and make the them look magical.”
Photo Credit: Unplugged Photography
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In a downpour, your umbrella really just serves as a cute prop — it’s not going to keep you completely dry. So why not have some fun?
Photo Credit: Nathan Desch Photography
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Take advantage of a bright spot at your venue — like this light-covered gazebo — for a gorgeous photo.
Photo Credit: Studio Tran
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"Get out and act like you're on the poster for The Notebook," said Hoffer. "It looks way more interesting that way anyway!"
Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography
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If you’re still not sold, save your rainy photo for your last shot of the night — you won’t care how soaked you get then!
Photo Credit: Unplugged Photography
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Gather your gown to keep it dry and show off your wedding shoes.
Photo Credit: Vesic Photography
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Accentuate your bouquet with a matching umbrella.
Photo courtesy of Engaged & Inspired via Loverly
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Keep dry beneath a dome-shaped umbrella while sharing a tender kiss.
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Messina
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Dealing with just a little drizzle? Hop out from under your umbrellas for a sweet, romantic kiss.
Photo Credit: Jess Collins
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Use your veil to give yourself an extra layer of protection against the elements.
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Messina
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Let your groomsmen have some fun frolicking in the rain!
Photo Credit: Kathleen Hertel Photography
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Keep covered in style with clear umbrellas that won’t detract from your gorgeous dresses and flowers.
Photo Credit: Bartlett Pair Photography
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Caught: the beautiful bride amid a sea of purple umbrellas. "Shooting in the rain is usually best when it's spontaneous,” said photographer Tony Hoffer.
Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography
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You might even get lucky and spot a rainbow between the storms.
Photo courtesy of Dunton Hot Springs
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"If you're trying to take photos in the rain while keeping your dress dry, you might as well forget it," said Hoffer. "The reality is that if you're going to get cool photos in the rain, you're going to get a bit wet. That's the fun part!"
Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography
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“A downpour is the best looking kind of rain, but you really can only get a few seconds at a time before everything (equipment included) gets completely ruined," said Hoffer.
Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography
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Take a spin in the rain with your beloved. "Playing in the rain has always been one of my favorite things, and puddle-jumping is even more fun with a camera," said David Shirk of Unplugged Photography.
Photo Credit: Unplugged Photography
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Notice how her hair is still dry? Seek out a spot where you’ll capture the rain in the background without having to drench yourselves – your photographer can crop out whatever’s covering you!
Photo Credit: Bartlett Pair Photography
