You’ve planned for a year to make your wedding spectacular, but suddenly the weather forecast is looking awful. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Here are my top tips for making the best wedding photos in a bad weather situation.
1. A little planning goes a long way
Work with your planner and 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 vendor team. Good communication will reset expectations and take the stress out of a bad weather forecast because everyone will know what to expect.
Planning alternate first look and group portrait locations will help things go smoothly.
2. Go shopping
It’s easy to get down 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. Have fun coordinating them with your design scheme to cheer yourself up. I love these and these.
Cute rain boots and an umbrella for two will make your rainy day photos feel fun.
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!
When you focus on each other, the stresses of the day will melt away.
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 timing can really get off track. It’s usually best to stick to the schedule no matter what, but pending weather may be the only time you want to actually loosen the schedule a bit. I will keep an eye on the weather so that If and when there is a break in the forecast, we can take advantage and run out for a couple of cute shots.
Matt & Cassie endured downpours through the ceremony, but when the cocktail hour began, the sun came out!
5. When Mother Nature won’t cooperate, take matters into your own hands.
In rare cases, the weather really won’t cooperate. When that happens, you can still take matters into your own hands. If you really have your heart set on a portrait session, we can set up an after wedding session so that you can enjoy the weather you want!
Tim & Jenn’s winter wedding was a wash out, so we scheduled a post wedding portrait session with plenty of snow.
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