Why You Shouldn’t Panic If It Rains On Your Wedding Day

It’s funny that when we watch romantic films, we love the scenes where the couple meets for a romantic kiss in the rain. To many of us the thought of it raining on our wedding day is our worst nightmare! It’s not ideal to have the bad weather for your big day, but if you want to celebrate outside, don’t let it stop you. If you’ve checked the weather and it’s not looking good, don’t worry. There are plenty of ways to avoid the rain and make it a part of your wedding day.

Hair

Rain is not hair-friendly and could leave you feeling like you’ve just been for a swim! If you’ve been getting ready all morning, the last thing you want is for your hair to be ruined by the rain.

You can get creative and cleverly cover your hair to protect it from the elements. If you don’t mind having your hair covered, you could tie a beautiful silk headscarf in a 40’s or 50’s style. It will give you a little more protection and look glamorous.

Wedding hats aren’t just for your guests. Fascinators and gorgeous hats can be made to match your dress if you need to keep your hair covered. The great thing about a fascinator is that they are much smaller and even come with built in veils.

Umbrellas

An umbrella is an obvious way to keep the rain off you, but they aren’t the most attractive accessory. It is possible to buy or create an umbrella that matches your wedding theme. This way, even if it ends up in your pictures it will look stunning!

Think about looking for materials and patterns such as lace. It’s easy to find companies where you can even hire specially designed wedding umbrellas. If you choose white umbrellas, you could even have your guests sign a few that you can take home as a memento of your big day.

Outdoors

If you’ve planned some outdoor entertainment, you can still do it in the rain. The best way to keep the weather at bay is to look into marquee hire and get some heaters. This way you can still be outside, and stay warm and dry.

Marquees are simple to decorate to look beautiful. They make fantastic venues for a wedding reception so don’t be afraid to get outdoors. You can make it spectacular by decorating it like a winter wonderland. Adding candles and lanterns will make it feel like a fairy tale, the rain outside will only help to create the image!

Photos

Photos are the main reason you shouldn’t panic if it rains on your wedding day. You’ll guarantee you’ll get some fantastic atmospheric shots! You can use everything from your umbrellas to your wellies (if it’s that bad!) to make a fun album of rainy shots. Get creative and don’t be afraid to get a little wet.

As mentioned earlier, we often think of romantic moments in films when it comes to the rain. Use the rain to your advantage and take photos worthy of a Hollywood chick flick.

Remember, if it rains on your wedding day don’t let it get to you. Try and plan ahead and most of all – have fun!