Rainy Day Wedding Ideas
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Rainy Day Wedding Ideas
We’ve been in the wedding industry for over sixteen years and those years have taught us a thing or two! First and foremost, when it comes to events, be prepared for everything. There’s nothing like the war stories shared by wedding vendors about their past events! Professional vendors always have a Plan B in place, but it’s important that our customers are on board with a Plan B too.
It goes without saying, we all want Plan A. We all dream of a sunny day – couples and vendors alike! A sunny day is easier for photographers, hair and makeup and yes – even the photo booth! Unfortunately we don’t always get what we ordered when it comes to weather. The first part is acceptance; accepting that the weather may not be perfect and planning accordingly. The second part is realising that rain, hail or shine, your day can still be perfect in every way.
Clear Umbrellas
Our #1 lifesaver. Not all rainy day weddings are total wash outs. Some may just experience a light shower. Wedding guests won’t always come prepared and, even if they do, your Grandad’s massive Bunnings umbrella may not be welcomed by your photographer! The classic clear umbrella allows minimal disruption to your wedding photos and adds a cohesive effect to your rainy day wedding ceremony. Bets of all, they’re budget friendly. Make sure you check Facebook Marketplace for gently used umbrellas as well!
Clear Marquee
No doubt, a clear marquee will add extra expense to your budget. However what it adds in dollars it will remove ten-fold in stress. Consider enquiring for quotes for clear marquees close to your wedding day if it looks like weather could dampen proceedings. A clear marquee is the Big Daddy to clear umbrellas and may be a consideration if it’s expected to be quite wet. Guests won’t need to. manage umbrellas (and their run-off). Your photography will be unobstructed as the marquee will still let in plenty of natural light.
Bring the Outdoors Indoors
It can be pretty disheartening to awaken to a rainy day wedding and we get it! It’s time to refocus. Plan on decor that can easily moved indoors, either to be repurposed or able to be flexible for a new location altogether. Beautiful greenery and flowers can bring the outdoors in. Many receptions are indoors anyway so talk to your venue about options for an indoor ceremony in the event of poor weather. They’ve travelled this road many times and are sure to have some awesome ideas!
Make It Moody
Embrace nature and go with the flow! Have you considered ‘making it moody’ as your Plan B? If the weather is particularly dark and threatening, go with it. Go for an intimate indoor ceremony draped in lush fabric and candlelight. Depending on your venue, they may have the capacity to move your ceremony indoors into a smaller function room. Smaller = easier to decorate! Don’t forget that dim lighting is super dramatic and hides a multitude of sins. Get your Great Gatsby on and be inspired!
Professionals Need Only Apply
Poor weather is where the rubber hits the road when it comes to your photography. An experienced photographer will have a plan in place and have a shot list ready to work around any weather challenges the day may throw at you. A skilled photographer will also rise to the challenge of creating some truly unique photographs that will have you forgetting it even rained on your day.
It’s always dry In the Booth!
It’s reception time! Even if your ceremony was a little damp, the night is young and it’s time to celebrate being married! Above all else, don’t let the weather dampen your spirits for your day. Remember why you’re here and who you’re here with. A wedding i just the first day of the rest of your lives which will have rain, hail and shine. Get ready to party and remember – it’s always sunny inside the booth!