Think about plan B
Imagine it will rain all day - what will you do? Won't you go for a walk or will you cut it short? How will you conduct the photo shoot? Where will you hide in case of rain? Find out from the restaurant how much earlier than planned you can arrive in case of bad weather. Some snacks will probably be ready before the official banquet, so guests won’t go hungry.
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Don't worry before your wedding photo shoot
Wedding walk in the rain - wedding photos
First, calm down and understand that you still can’t do anything to stop the rain. No tears, requests or even ritual dances will help here. In addition, there is always hope that the rain will decrease or stop altogether. So keep yourself together, smile and hope for the best.
Rainy days have their advantages. After all, they are, as a rule, very, very romantic. And now you have the opportunity to snuggle closely with your loved one all day long, hiding from the cold. And in general! If you understand that you can’t fix the current situation, just change your attitude towards it!
Dress for the weather
Most of all, rain can annoy a wedding dress - a dirty hem heavy with moisture will not decorate even Miss Universe. Provide a backup option or immediately choose an outfit that will suffer less from bad weather. In this case, you will have to say no to a full skirt and a long train, giving preference to light fabrics or even a short dress.
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Shoes will suffer just as much, so decide whether to take spare shoes or wear boots. Yes, rubber boots can look cool:
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Saving outfits
It would also be useful to think about how to protect your clothes, shoes, makeup and hairstyle from bad weather.
Makeup and hairstyle
To ensure your makeup doesn’t let you down, use waterproof cosmetics.
When choosing a hairstyle, you should avoid loose hair - maintaining volume and a neat appearance in the rain is almost impossible. Pay attention to braids, buns and updos.
Outfit
You can save your holiday outfits by treating them with water-repellent or dirt-repellent agents.
The hardest time in the rain and slush is for brides in fluffy long dresses and dresses with a train. To avoid getting your hem dirty, raise it when moving outside. And by the way, it is better to reduce walking as much as possible.
Well, for girls in cropped or short wedding dresses, it will be enough to pick up spare shoes (as an option - bright rubber boots) in case their feet get wet.
Adjust your hair and makeup
Inclement weather also means high humidity, so avoid straightened hair as it will start to frizz. If, on the contrary, you want romantic curls, consult a stylist. Some hair does not hold the curl well, and in the rain it will completely disappear. The best hairstyle for a wedding in the rain is hair tied up or in a braid.
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Makeup should also be adjusted to take into account humidity; the first to give up are mascara, foundation and lipstick. Talk to a makeup artist and let her choose waterproof options.
Celebrate in comfort
First of all, of course, you should pay attention directly to the place of celebration itself.
So, if it was planned to hold a feast in nature, then the best way out of this situation would be to use special tents covered with a moisture-proof film on top, as well as the possibility of installing heating devices in them for the greatest comfort of the guests and the newlyweds themselves.
The registration location also requires some attention. Of course, on-site registration in the fresh air is a beautiful and unforgettable event, but not in the rain and slush! Therefore, look in advance for an alternative place with a canopy or roof. Such a place could well be an open terrace of a restaurant or a greenhouse. You can also hold a ceremony in a festively decorated tent - the main thing is that the rain remains a background and not a direct participant in your celebration.
If there is still no way to hide from the rain, then provide your guests with elegant and beautiful umbrellas or raincoats to match the wedding. They can not only protect guests from moisture, but also add some piquancy, brightness and unusualness. Colored umbrellas create a festive mood and can even act as an original decoration for a room or street. By the way, these accessories can be left to the invitees as a pleasant gift, which will definitely please them and, most likely, will be a pleasant surprise.
Make sure you have a roof over your head
Summer weddings often take place outdoors. Don't let the rain spoil the pleasure of the outdoor holiday - meet it fully armed. Talk to site representatives. If your event is not their first, much has already been provided for in case of rain. Once you understand what the restaurant will offer, decide what you should add yourself. For an outdoor wedding, it is important that the participants are dry and warm. Therefore, if the banquet takes place on an open veranda, then it must have a roof. There is no roof - let there be an awning or a tent. It will also come in handy in case of heat; sitting under the scorching sun is not much more pleasant than sitting in the rain. Rainy weather often gets chilly, so if the venue doesn't have outdoor heaters, it may be worth renting them.
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Ideas if you don't want to get wet
These options may be useful for those who are suddenly caught in bad weather. Most often, newlyweds choose different rooms:
- Photo studio. The most obvious option. Rent a room for a few hours with an interesting interior and additional lighting that will highlight important details. Some photographers suggest moving immediately to your photography studio after it starts to rain.
- Palaces of culture, art galleries, antique salons. Massive columns, frescoes, vintage interiors - everything is created for an elegant, magnificent and solemn wedding.
- Cafes, bars and restaurants. A popular option that allows you to create an atmosphere of coziness and comfort. And if it’s summer, you can sit on the veranda or terrace.
- Shopping centers. Today, the architecture of these premises is striking in its originality. The large areas of the shopping center will allow you to arrange a photo shoot on a grand scale, without disturbing strangers.
- Hotel number. Rent a suite for the whole day. It will be useful not only for the first wedding night, but also for a daytime photo shoot.
- Automobile. Quite a winning option in rainy weather. Thanks to wet glass, photographs will be filled with mystery and charm. This is a timeless classic.
The author of this video suggests going to the library or billiards.
Take amazing photos
Don't listen to a photographer who tells you that rain on your wedding day will interfere with your photo shoot. A professional will take high-quality photographs in any weather. Beautiful shots will be obtained at dusk or in the dark. The coolest photo of the newlyweds is without an umbrella and in the rain. Do it at the end of the holiday, when the guests begin to leave, appearance will no longer be important to you.
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Prepare more umbrellas
Surely half of the guests will be without umbrellas. And the other half will bring umbrellas of different colors, checkered and polka dotted. And they will all appear in your photos. If you want your photos to turn out stylish even in such weather, prepare your umbrellas in all the colors of the rainbow or in the shades of the wedding.
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Prepare in advance so your wedding in the rain will be great. Remember the main thing - as long as the bride and groom are happy and smiling, family and friends will enjoy the celebration. Gloomy newlyweds, saddened by the weather, will upset even the most optimistic guests.
The shoot place
A wedding in the rain will make your ceremony unique, especially if you have chosen the right location for shooting.
A cozy cafe or a pompous theater
The exquisite verandas of the cafe will become a wonderful decor even against the backdrop of rain pouring down like buckets.
In order to escape from sudden rain during a photo shoot, you can hold it in a photo studio, however, if one is not available, it is recommended to choose the premises of theaters or some other “pompous” buildings where there is a decent interior , for example, a wide marble staircase .
Marble staircase for a wedding photo shoot
These could be library buildings, educational institutions, and with today's diversity, shopping centers or boutiques. Of course, knowing about the upcoming stormy day, you can negotiate with the administration of the establishment so that problems do not arise.
If you are not satisfied with pomp, you can stop at cozy cafes and coffee shops, where it will definitely be warm and dry, and several photos can be taken against the backdrop of steaming cups of coffee or original bouquets and flowerpots, which often become interior decorations.
Prepare coffee for a wedding photo shoot
Cafes or restaurants built in some interesting medieval style are perfect for a wedding photo shoot in the rain.
Against the backdrop of antique walls, newlyweds can take unforgettable photos without even using umbrellas
Some of the most exciting photographs will be those where the groom covers the fragile bride from the rain with his own jacket or any unusual cardigan.
If you want to get pictures that are not tied to a specific era, choose an interior in the Loft style. Creativity is definitely guaranteed here: no accents on the interior, the center of attention is only He and She, kissing and hugging. Remember that during cloudy weather, according to photographers, the perfect photos are obtained because the lighting is such that there will be no squinting eyes or glare.
Let's add a car
Do you like retro style? Retro cars are suitable here , and the newlyweds can pose in the rain inside the car: in this case, unfortunately, only the photographer gets wet. But the photographs turn out romantic and sophisticated .
Prepare a retro car for a wedding photo shoot
So, a wedding in rainy weather is a real chance to have an unforgettable photo shoot. Of course, you will have to seriously prepare for such an event, and this applies, first of all, to makeup: the bride will have to use water-repellent cosmetics, and she will have to forget about a long flowing train. It will be necessary to take care of both dry towels and replacement shoes. Just in case, purchase a specialized Anti-Rain spray , and then you can pose with a light heart, without thinking about the consequences.
Prepare the attribute and select the desired time
In some cases, newlyweds use raincoats , which can also become a worthy element of a successful photograph - multi-colored, transparent, strict and not so, they will also add a certain flavor to the photo.
The best time to shoot during rain is midday or evening
The light at this time is ideal. In the evening, you can use the light of lanterns or other street lighting, for example, against the backdrop of illuminated store windows. A wedding photo shoot in the rain will reward you with excellent photo cards that will not look like the standard set of photos of ordinary weddings.
Even if it’s raining on the streets, have no doubt: the shots at such a moment can become exclusive, it all depends on the professionalism of the photographer. It is he who will be able to show the frantic energy of loving hearts against the backdrop of pouring rain.
Of course, during lightning, it is better to move the photo session to a safe place, although the temptation can be great... In any case, rain during a wedding celebration is a reason to hold it brightly and unconventionally. Be happy!
