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How Rain On Your Wedding Is Magic NOT A Mood Killer

Happy bride and groom embracing in the rain on their wedding day

Rainy days are pretty polarizing; either you absolutely love them or you dislike everything about them. So for those of you that fall in the latter group, this post is for you. We want to show you that rain on your wedding day, though unplanned might just be that added magical bonus you weren’t expecting. We know we probably won’t convince you to join the rainy day lovers of the other side, but we hope we can help you stress less about a part of your big day that you truly have no control over.

So if you are up for a new perspective join us on this tour of some of our very favorite Rainy Day wedding moments from over the years. 

Point 1: Umbrellas are cute!

Bride and groom share umbrella on a rainy wedding day

Wedding venue decorated with flowers and old trunk decor Wedding arch decorated with lush greenery and flowers Wedding party poses with umbrellas on a rainy dock in a harbor

Umbrellas are cute... and they come in so many great sizes and colors, what a perfect excuse to pop a few open for some really fun wedding photos. Plus if you are planning an outdoor ceremony, a little rain keeps your flowers looking fabulous for longer!

See more at Chic Rainy Day Wedding In California

Photos: Sargeant Creative

Point 2: Its An Excuse To Get Cozy

rainy day wedding portrait of a couple getting cozy

wedding party in cozy shawls under an umbrella in the rain

Bride walking down aisle with father in a rainy outdoor wedding Wedding kiss in the rain, guests holding umbrellas

clear tented wedding reception so you can still see the rain

It's your wedding day and there's a bit of a nip out, so throw on a shall, wrap up in a blanket, or just cozy up to your newly "I do"-ed honey! Rain is one of those forces that will always make people want to slow down, take a breath, and enjoy the place they are in... can you think of a better mindset to have on this momentous day?

See more at Late Tahoe Rainy Day Wedding

Photos: Andrew Jade Photography

Point 3: Um... Rainbows!

Happy couple smiling under an umbrella on their wedding day

Young boy in vintage attire looks at a garden ceremony A beautiful rainbow arches over a farm field and dark sky

Wedding ceremony in the rain with umbrellas and many guests Happy bride smiling at groom during rainy outdoor wedding ceremony

Oh, you know you like rainbows! It's just a fact that the sight of rainbows bring joy. So imagine the kind of joy you and your guests will get out of a wedding crashing rainbow! But first, you have to endure the rain.

See more at Rainy Day Wine And Cheese Wedding

Photo: Weddings by Scott and Dana

Point 4: Metaphorically Speaking...

Bride and groom exchanging vows during an outdoor wedding ceremony

White rose and floral arrangement decorates a wedding chair Elegant wedding welcome sign with floral background and stone floor Bridesmaids holding bouquets near white floral arrangements

It's hard to overlook the metaphor that rainstorms wash things clean. The idea of your wedding day being a fresh new start on a brand new life is brought home beautifully with a light wash of raindrops. Plus... see how pretty these rain washed photos are!

See more at A Rainy Day Winery Wedding You Are Going To Love

Photos: Peyton Curry

Point 5: Invite Your Inner Child Out To Play

Wedding couple walks on dock in rain with lake in background

Wedding guests sit under umbrellas in the rain at outdoor ceremony Wedding kiss in the rain beneath umbrellas, Scottish groom, bride

Two brides holding hands smiling at their wedding in a field Newlyweds relax in rocking chair on porch after wedding

Remember stomping around in rainboots and jumping in puddles when it rained? This carefree side of you is still in there, and a little wedding day rain might be the invitation you were needing to let it out. We cannot get enough of how happy and excited this cute couple is to be saying "I do". We love that rainsoaked wedding kiss!

See more at Rustic Chic Rainy Day Wedding In Canada With A Scottish Twist

Photos: Corrina Walker Photography

Point 6: Meditate on the sound

Happy couple under an umbrella on their wedding day, smiling

Wedding couple walking down the aisle in a botanical greenhouse

Elegant wedding reception tables decorated with floral garlands and candles Bride and groom dancing at their outdoor wedding celebration

There is a reason rain is a sound often used to help people calm their minds and meditate. The pitter-patter of raindrops on the world outside our windows tends to ground people in what is most important. Now imagine that same sound as a beautiful little symphony on the roof of your greenhouse wedding venue. 

See more at Whimsical Rainy Day Wedding in Pink Gold And Teal

Photos: M2 Photography

Point 7: Moody Lighting For Free

Wedding couple dancing with live music in venue

ink drop inspired black and white wedding invitations modern and chic wedding table decor with a rustic twist

Just in case you are still not wanting to sit in the wet and the chill, there is still an added magical bonus to your wedding rain; Free moody lighting. There's nothing like a rainstorm that can give your venue (indoors or out) a unique atmosphere. Your candles will burn brighter and your whole day will feel just a tad more intimate. 

See more at Rainy Day White And Copper Modern Chic Wedding Ideas

Photos: OV Photography

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