Wedding Ideas for Outdoor Portraits in the Rain

Don't let a little rain spoil your wedding photos.

While many people say that rain on your wedding day is good luck, most brides and grooms hope for sunshine. Wet weather does not have to be disastrous to taking a wedding portrait, however. It merely requires some special planning and creativity. Professional photographers should prepare for rainy weather by weather-sealing their equipment.

Stand Close Together

A photo of the bride and groom standing close together under an umbrella will portray a special intimacy and show that they can weather any storm.

Boot Up

Outfit everyone in your bridal party with bright and cheerful rain galoshes and go run around in the puddles. This will add color to an otherwise gray photo and will make for some amusing shots.

Use the Elements

Raindrops can be beautiful, and your photographer should be able to capture reflections of the bridal party off rain-drenched surfaces. There is a special opportunity here that wouldn't be available on a dry day. You might be lucky and be able to have your photo taken in front of a rainbow.

Don't Forget the Umbrellas

Ensure that you have color-coordinated umbrellas for everyone in the wedding party. Alternating colors are great for lining up and taking some interesting portrait shots as a group. Use the umbrellas as props to add interesting colorful (and practical) elements to the shots.

References

• Wedding Photography Sydney: Wet Weather Wedding Photography Tips
• Wedding Photojournalist Association: Rainy Wedding Day Parade
• Wedding Bee: Reasons to Want Rain on Your Wedding Day
• Bridal Buds: Rain on your Wedding Day