You’ve planned for a year to make your wedding spectacular. Every detail you’ve painstakingly arranged is coming together, but suddenly the weather forecast is looking awful. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Here are my top tips for wedding planning that guarantees the best wedding photos in a bad weather situation.
1. A little planning goes a long way
Work with your planner (or photographer!) to make a Plan B and choose alternate spaces for your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception ahead of time. Be sure to communicate your wishes with your venue or caterer. Doing this well in advance takes the stress out of a bad weather forecast because you’ll know what to expect.
2. Make it a shopportunity!
It’s easy to get glum when the weather forecast looks iffy. Take a quick trip, or send a trusted friend to pick out cute boots and umbrellas enough for the entire bridal party. Make it a fun part of your design scheme–floral, stripes, coordinating color–to cheer yourself up. I love these and these.
3.) Roll with it.
There are a lot of things under your control, but the weather is not one of them! Try to let it go, and embrace the day as it unfolds. Remember how many people are there to surround you and your partner with love and support. It’s hard not to smile when you think of all those folks in your corner!
4. Take the (weather) breaks when they come.
Weddings are jam packed with important events and getting off track can mean missing or compromising essential moments. Throw in dozens of well-wishers anxious to share a minute with you, and things can really get off track. It’s usually best to stick to the schedule no matter what, but pending weather woes may be the only time you want to actually loosen the schedule a bit. Work with your photographer so that she knows to keep an eye on the skies. If and when there is a break in the weather, you can take advantage and run out for a couple of cute shots together. Photographers will tell you: overcast skies make for very flattering light!
5. When Mother Nature won’t cooperate, take matters into your own hands.
You bought cute umbrellas and adorable rain boots and still couldn’t get the romantic shots you hoped for due to the nasty weather. Sometimes, you just can’t catch a break, and the dreamy outdoor photos you hoped for just aren’t going to happen. Take matters into your own hands. Set up an after wedding session with your photographer to enjoy the weather you want. That way you can pick the date (and set a rain date) to ensure a gorgeous portrait session.
