Rainy Wedding Day Ideas
You’ve woken up to rain on your wedding day. First, allow yourself a few minutes to deal with the understandable disappointment. We get it. A rainy wedding day can feel stressful at first. However, it often creates unexpected beauty and unforgettable moments. Now you’ve allowed yourself a moment, change your mindset. It’s your wedding day and it’s going to be gorgeous, no matter what! You’re marrying the love of your life, and that’s always going to make a perfect day. With the right mindset, you can turn a rainy wedding day into something magical.
No, we’re not going to break into song with Alannis Morrissette! But we are going to encourage you to accept the weather and shift your perspective. Rain symbolises good luck and new beginnings in many cultures. Therefore, it can add deeper meaning to your celebration. Instead of worrying, embrace the atmosphere and stay present.
Your photographer will be happy
Yep! A skilled photographer will be excited about the addition of rain. Sure, it comes with it’s challenges but if the couple has an awesome attitude, the photographer will know it’s an awesome opportunity. Rainy day wedding photos are just fun, full stop. Think brollies, gum boots, moody skies and puddles. The light on rainy days is also more even and can have a unique glow. Trust your photographer and run with their ideas!
Always have a back up plan
Of course there will be certain things that are more challenging. For example, your outdoor ceremony. Chat to your local marquee hire about the situation and find out some options. Ask how close in advance you can book. Check different sizes and availability. Reach out to all your vendors and ask for their recommendations and experience regarding the weather. No doubt they have attended a wedding previously at your venue.
Tell your guests to have fun with it
Instead of their normal shoes, send out a Wet Wedding Update once you’ve settled on your Plan B. Encourage your guests to pick out their favourite gumboots instead of their ‘fancy’ shoes! Suggest a change of clothes in case disaster strikes. Many friends and family will ask how they can help. Save yourself the cost of clear umbrellas and ask if your guests would be so kind as to bring their own clear ( or white or rainbow!) umbrella along.
Rainy day wedding gifts
Your defer to Plan B will most likely be close to your wedding day. As part of your back up, purchase some very inexpensive clear ponchos from Temu or Amazon to hand out to guests. It will keep their outfits looking tip top. After all, most people are more comfortable dry than wet in their good clothes! Another very inexpensive idea is a small towel to dry off any damp spots. Find some at Kmart for next to nothing in a rainbow of colours.
Hot Chocolate Station
Rainy weather always brings out the feels for a hot drink, even in summer. Consider adding a simple hot chocolate station to your day. Guests could make their own hot chocolates using sachets and a urn while you’re off having photos. Add a packet of scotch finger biscuits and Nan will be happy as a clam! Your venue may be able to assist with this idea or ask a trusted family member if they would consider handling things as their gift.
Be inspired!
Keep those rainy wedding day thoughts positive! Make a Plan B Pinterest board of all your ideas. Watch the movie ‘About Time’ with Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson – there’s no better rainy day wedding scene! Chat to your wedding party about your plans and get them on board to dream up ideas with you. Last but not least, a wedding day is known as ‘tying the knot’. It’s common knowledge that a wet knot is even stronger!
