Rainy Day Tips for Pacific Northwest Weddings

Jan 5

Rain on your wedding day should not be something to dread. In fact, many believe it's a sign of good luck and it can make for the most incredible images. Overcast skies not only provide great, even lighting, but they also make colors look saturated and beautiful.

Rain in the forecast? Use these tips to plan ahead and let yourself have fun with it!

Have a backup plan

The easiest way to deal with rain on your wedding day is to be prepared. If your ideal ceremony location is outdoors, have a rainy-day plan or arm your guests with umbrellas.

Talk to your venue about their indoor options, and research tent vendors if that's something they recommend. Tent walls and portable heaters are great options to help keep guests toasty warm and protect them from the elements, too.

Set a deadline

If your venue doesn't already have a deadline set for when they need to know if you're going with your rainy-day plan, create one for yourself. Otherwise, it's easy to keep putting off the decision, making the setup for the day crunched for time and stressful. Set a time in advance and stick to it.

Trust your vendor team

You've hired professionals and trust that they know their craft and will do their job. A wedding coordinator will handle the stress of changing to your backup plan if needed, and your photographer will be prepared to scout the venue for locations that will keep everyone dry and still get the photos of your dreams.

Have fun with props

Be prepared with clear or colorful umbrellas that match your color scheme for the bridal party. Props like rain boots are fun, too. Every wedding needs favors as well, and something practical, like umbrellas or blankets, is always a hit.

Embrace it

It's possible to create amazing memories and stunning images on rainy days so try to embrace it. You just may be lucky enough to catch a rainbow or sneak out of your reception for some amazing portraits!