A wedding can be the most exciting event in a couple’s relationship. And we all know how unpredictable the British weather can be! Do you have a back-up plan should it rain on your wedding day? How are you planning to handle a rain shower or downpour if your dream wedding is booked for outside or a storm occurs whilst your wedding is taking place inside and you have chosen that venue because the grounds are so beautiful, they suit your wedding vision and make for jaw dropping wedding pictures?
Are you brave enough to sit it out, which you can do if you have a Wedding Celebrant. That’s the beauty of using a Celebrant rather than a Registrar as we can wait around until the rain has passed.
So what can you do beforehand?
TALK TO THE VENUE
Make they know how you feel about a weather problem – it’s a good idea to share your feelings beforehand so that everyone is prepared to support both of you and your wedding party.
Talk to the venue and photographer together because they can help with last-minute rainy-day wedding suggestions. There is a lot that they can do and it is likely that they will be used to it.
A venue can create you a Plan B! It is likely that can provide useful umbrellas and shelter and your photographer will know all about good and bad lighting.
Get the photographer to do a recce inside the venue for innovative and beautiful places indoors that will show off your wedding dress and make you both stand out, look glamorous and capture your wedding vision.
KEEP THE GUESTS POSTED
Any changes you make to the timing of the reception or photo location because of the weather – tell your guests. Allocate this task to your best man and ushers, remember young children get bored quite quickly so may be consider purchasing colouring books or a child’s entertainer beforehand.
Also, consider that the temperature often drops after the rain and your older relatives may feel the cold, have pashminas or blankets – a ‘To Have and To Hold in Case You Get Cold’ container is a useful purchase and the pashminas or blankets make a lovely wedding keepsake for nan and grandad!
HAIR AND MAKE UP!
Your makeup will be fine; however, waterproof mascara is a must! You really do not want to look like Kiss!
Whilst we hope and pray you won’t have a rainy wedding day some last-minute considerations to your hair are worth discussing with your hairdresser/stylist.
If you have long hair, a messy bun or a flower crown are worth consideration – these are perfect hairstyles to avoid your hair going frizzy or falling down.
UMBRELLAS AND WELLIES!
Your wedding guests will always be needed outside. A good reason to plan something festive and fun with wellies – white bride and bridesmaid personalised wellies can easily be sourced.
Umbrellas themed to your wedding vision or translucent ones can make cute, creative, and memorable wedding photographs. This is when your photographer should definitely be able to show creativity with any rainy day props.
STAY CALM – DON’T PANIC!
Whatever happens, keep your cool. It’s out of your control so it’s not worth getting upset about it. Afterall, it’s just rain. Yes, it’s your wedding day so remain positive, the rain will make it more memorable for you and your guests, there’ll be many light moments as a result of the rain and you’ll have memories to look back on which will make you smile.
Give off the good vibes then you and your guests will be happy and you can all enjoy YOUR special day.
For further advice on themed, fun and personalised wedding day memories or ideas on how to plan for a rainy day wedding click here to arrange a quick chat.
