NER: Rainy wedding...

BMoreBride6 · November 2013

I'm getting married this Saturday and I've come the realization that there is a big chance it will be rainy all day. Any of you been married in the rain? Ideas for keeping your shoes/dress from getting destroyed? Cute ideas? Anything??? Thanks!

AprilH81 · November 2013

Buy a big umbrella in a bright color and then take some pictures in the rain after the cereomony/reception when it won't matter if you get wet.

climbingsingle · November 2013

I'd buy some really big umbrellas and incorporate them into the pictures. Hell, I might even buy myself a cute pair of galoshes.

Wish I had more advice!

misssunshine17 · November 2013

ClimbingBrideNY said:

I'd buy some really big umbrellas and incorporate them into the pictures. Hell, I might even buy myself a cute pair of galoshes.
Wish I had more advice!

This. My wedding day was super dreary and misty, but not full rainy. We actually didn't do any umbrella pictures because I was too flighty (ie- holy shit, we're married!) but the above would be cute. I would also re-think picture plans. We had planned to do group outdoor shots, but we scrapped it early enough in the day that instead we did some extras at the church.

Jen4948 · November 2013

Hope you have a Plan B if you need one (there is so much rain and wind that umbrellas aren't giving you adequate protection from the weather).

If not, I'd skip the outdoor photos, especially group ones. No amount of "cuteness" will make your bridal party appreciate having to stand out of doors in cold, wet weather taking photos.

ktjanesmom · November 2013

Love love love the idea of pictures in the dark, rainy night. I hope you have a good photographer.

"Happy is the bride the rain falls on".

BMoreBride6 · November 2013

Yes I'd never ask my friends or family to stand out in the rain

phira · November 2013

It sounds like you have a great attitude about the possibility of rain. For people who can think of nothing worse than a rainy wedding: Please remember that your wedding day is a special day where you marry the person you love. If it happens to rain, then it rains--it doesn't make your day less important for you. And think of the pictures as documentation of the day you had, not Pinterest-ready photo ops.

Anyway, I'd get a giant umbrella and the cutest rain boots ever.

Jen4948 · November 2013

phira said:

It sounds like you have a great attitude about the possibility of rain. For people who can think of nothing worse than a rainy wedding: Please remember that your wedding day is a special day where you marry the person you love. If it happens to rain, then it rains--it doesn't make your day less important for you. And think of the pictures as documentation of the day you had, not Pinterest-ready photo ops.

Anyway, I'd get a giant umbrella and the cutest rain boots ever.

If the rain is just sprinkling, that's one thing, but when it's coming down in torrents along with lightning and wind is blowing so hard that you can't even keep an umbrella open or over your head, then it's not a good idea to make people stand out in it to take pictures.

Regardless of how cute the giant umbrella and rain boots are, it's just plain dangerous and inconsiderate of those you are asking to take and be in the photos. Just being married should be enough.

climbingsingle · November 2013

I don't think anyone is suggesting she make people stand out in the rain! I'm not sure why you keep posting that.

Jen4948 · November 2013

ClimbingBrideNY said:

I don't think anyone is suggesting she make people stand out in the rain! I'm not sure why you keep posting that.

If she wants to take pictures in the rain, then she would be expecting the photographer and anyone else she wants in the pictures to stand in the rain! It's just plain logic!

As I posted above, if the rainfall is light and it's not too cold or windy out, it's no big deal, but if it's coming down heavy, then it's a HUGE deal! One of the very basic things anyone should plan for in arranging an event is protection from the elements.

Maggie0829 · November 2013

ClimbingBrideNY said:

I don't think anyone is suggesting she make people stand out in the rain! I'm not sure why you keep posting that.

If she wants to take pictures in the rain, then she would be expecting the photographer and anyone else she wants in the pictures to stand in the rain! It's just plain logic!

As I posted above, if the rainfall is light and it's not too cold or windy out, it's no big deal, but if it's coming down heavy, then it's a HUGE deal! One of the very basic things anyone should plan for in arranging an event is protection from the elements.

Can we give OP a little credit and assume that she has a good deal of intellect that she knows that it would not be wise to have people stand out in a torrential down pour with lighting and high gusts of wind?

OP, I live in the Bmore area and the weather they are calling for is certainly not ideal but I would just call up your photographer either today or tomorrow and discuss a Plan B in the event that the weather turns to crap. It will most likely make you feel better to know that your photographer has some ideas in mind for indoor pictures.

Jen4948 · November 2013

Maggie0829 said:

ClimbingBrideNY said:

I don't think anyone is suggesting she make people stand out in the rain! I'm not sure why you keep posting that.

If she wants to take pictures in the rain, then she would be expecting the photographer and anyone else she wants in the pictures to stand in the rain! It's just plain logic!

As I posted above, if the rainfall is light and it's not too cold or windy out, it's no big deal, but if it's coming down heavy, then it's a HUGE deal! One of the very basic things anyone should plan for in arranging an event is protection from the elements.
Can we give OP a little credit and assume that she has a good deal of intellect that she knows that it would not be wise to have people stand out in a torrential down pour with lighting and high gusts of wind?

OP, I live in the Bmore area and the weather they are calling for is certainly not ideal but I would just call up your photographer either today or tomorrow and discuss a Plan B in the event that the weather turns to crap. It will most likely make you feel better to know that your photographer has some ideas in mind for indoor pictures.

Sure. It's ClimbingBrideNY who asked about it because apparently she didn't understand that no one was suggesting any such thing-only that it's something that should be avoided if necessary.

climbingsingle · November 2013

Jen4948 said:

ClimbingBrideNY said:

I don't think anyone is suggesting she make people stand out in the rain! I'm not sure why you keep posting that.

If she wants to take pictures in the rain, then she would be expecting the photographer and anyone else she wants in the pictures to stand in the rain! It's just plain logic!

As I posted above, if the rainfall is light and it's not too cold or windy out, it's no big deal, but if it's coming down heavy, then it's a HUGE deal! One of the very basic things anyone should plan for in arranging an event is protection from the elements.

Girl, you need to calm down. No one is telling this girl to have her BP or photographer to stand in the middle of a rain storm. If it's raining, she's going to need an umbrella to cover herself when walking into places (her ceremony site, reception, etc.). Galoshes will protect her shoes, again when she's walking to where she needs to go. She can easily incorporate those things into pictures without making people stand in the rain. Get a grip!

phira · November 2013

Um. I did not suggest taking photos in a giant rain storm. I suggested that while the OP seems to have a good handle on having a rainy day wedding, a lot of people get very upset if they don't get All The Perfect Pictures they wanted in the sunny sunshine.

Maggie0829 · November 2013

Jen4948 said:

Maggie0829 said:

ClimbingBrideNY said:

I don't think anyone is suggesting she make people stand out in the rain! I'm not sure why you keep posting that.

If she wants to take pictures in the rain, then she would be expecting the photographer and anyone else she wants in the pictures to stand in the rain! It's just plain logic!

As I posted above, if the rainfall is light and it's not too cold or windy out, it's no big deal, but if it's coming down heavy, then it's a HUGE deal! One of the very basic things anyone should plan for in arranging an event is protection from the elements.
Can we give OP a little credit and assume that she has a good deal of intellect that she knows that it would not be wise to have people stand out in a torrential down pour with lighting and high gusts of wind?

OP, I live in the Bmore area and the weather they are calling for is certainly not ideal but I would just call up your photographer either today or tomorrow and discuss a Plan B in the event that the weather turns to crap. It will most likely make you feel better to know that your photographer has some ideas in mind for indoor pictures.

Sure. It's ClimbingBrideNY who asked about it because apparently she didn't understand that no one was suggesting any such thing-only that it's something that should be avoided if necessary.

I think what ClimbingBride was referring to was that no one was suggesting that OP make her wedding party and photographer and whoever else stand outside if a freaking hurricane came blowing through. Others have suggested, like you have, that if it is a light rain then that is okay but anything more then a drizzle and pictures should be taken inside.

thelastdreamer · November 2013

I'd find a nice place indoors to take photos. Are you getting married in a church that has pretty spaces for photos? If not, is there somewhere close by that has enough room and pretty space for photos you could go to? Plan on doing all of your bridal party and family photos indoors. They can still be gorgeous.

I'd say after the ceremony, dash off for a few pics with FI during cocktail hour just the two of you in the rain with some umbrellas.

Example of gorgeous wedding photos indoors: http://www.littletreestudiosblog.com/mary-and-clay-and-the-marching-110/

climbingsingle · November 2013

Maggie0829 said:

Jen4948 said:

Maggie0829 said:

ClimbingBrideNY said:

I don't think anyone is suggesting she make people stand out in the rain! I'm not sure why you keep posting that.

If she wants to take pictures in the rain, then she would be expecting the photographer and anyone else she wants in the pictures to stand in the rain! It's just plain logic!

As I posted above, if the rainfall is light and it's not too cold or windy out, it's no big deal, but if it's coming down heavy, then it's a HUGE deal! One of the very basic things anyone should plan for in arranging an event is protection from the elements.
Can we give OP a little credit and assume that she has a good deal of intellect that she knows that it would not be wise to have people stand out in a torrential down pour with lighting and high gusts of wind?

OP, I live in the Bmore area and the weather they are calling for is certainly not ideal but I would just call up your photographer either today or tomorrow and discuss a Plan B in the event that the weather turns to crap. It will most likely make you feel better to know that your photographer has some ideas in mind for indoor pictures.

Sure. It's ClimbingBrideNY who asked about it because apparently she didn't understand that no one was suggesting any such thing-only that it's something that should be avoided if necessary.

I think what ClimbingBride was referring to was that no one was suggesting that OP make her wedding party and photographer and whoever else stand outside if a freaking hurricane came blowing through. Others have suggested, like you have, that if it is a light rain then that is okay but anything more then a drizzle and pictures should be taken inside.

Exactly!

Jen4948 · November 2013

ClimbingBrideNY said:

Jen4948 said:

ClimbingBrideNY said:

I don't think anyone is suggesting she make people stand out in the rain! I'm not sure why you keep posting that.

If she wants to take pictures in the rain, then she would be expecting the photographer and anyone else she wants in the pictures to stand in the rain! It's just plain logic!

As I posted above, if the rainfall is light and it's not too cold or windy out, it's no big deal, but if it's coming down heavy, then it's a HUGE deal! One of the very basic things anyone should plan for in arranging an event is protection from the elements.

Girl, you need to calm down. No one is telling this girl to have her BP or photographer to stand in the middle of a rain storm. If it's raining, she's going to need an umbrella to cover herself when walking into places (her ceremony site, reception, etc.). Galoshes will protect her shoes, again when she's walking to where she needs to go. She can easily incorporate those things into pictures without making people stand in the rain. Get a grip!

I have a grip. You felt the need to point out that you didn't understand something. But the wedding party are not the only ones who would be involved in wedding photos-so are the groom and the photographer. And as you pointed out, I mentioned that it's no big deal if the rain is light. The groom, photographer, and anyone else in the photos would need similar protection to the bride.

You get a grip!

climbingsingle · November 2013

I never suggested she have anyone stand in the rain. That seems to be the point you're missing.

Jen4948 · November 2013

ClimbingBrideNY said:

I never suggested she have anyone stand in the rain. That seems to be the point you're missing.

I wasn't suggesting it either.

Why don't we agree that nobody, including either of us, made this suggestion?

tmclawchick · November 2013

I'm so stressed after reading this thread lol...

wrigleyville · November 2013

OP - rain on your wedding day is good luck.

Try not to worry.

AddieCake · November 2013

I took my shoes off.

jenfromjersey · November 2013

I am trying to see that it is good luck, as I am another Northeast Saturday bride. Just have so many things going downhill that it is hard to see the good through all of the bad news. Wish I could be remaining as positive as the OP!

clg1213 · November 2013

I was in a wedding last year that was on a dreary/rainy day. We did take some outdoor pics at a time when the rain was pretty much holding off (it wasn't all that cold). The photographer noted that grayish skies can actually make for the very best photos, a tidbit I have heard repeated by others in the professional photography world. There's a really cool pic on the TY cards. So if it is a bearable temp and not actively storming, you may actually luck out with some of the pics (I'll note the convo about forcing people outside and presume, as most PP do, that the OP can make a wise decision about what to do).

Hope your day is magical and that it is the start of many years of happiness, in rain or sunshine

Vivandiere8 · November 2013

Google "wedding pictures rain" and go to images. There are some GREAT pictures there of couples in the rain, (and apparently their photographer survived taking the pictures with them). I think you could end up with some really cool stuff. Even if it pours too hard to stand in it there might be some good standing in the door way pictures as you will see on the google search. Good luck! (and remember, rain IS suppose to be good luck on a wedding day)

Some of the pictures are so cute I now know I won't be freaking out myself if it rains on my wedding day (and being as it's in April in Michigan that's always a possibility)

jessicabessica · November 2013

It was dreary weather on our wedding day. It was in the summer, so we had planned for an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception. Although we had a backup plan for the ceremony, it didn't start raining until sometime during the reception. Our photographer said that gray skies are better for photos than bright sunshine--you're not squinting, there's not glare, less shadows, etc.

If your ceremony and reception are in different venues, you might consider buying several large umbrellas to have on hand for guests going to/from their cars. Nice but not necessary.

BMoreBride6 · November 2013

Maggie0829 said:

ClimbingBrideNY said:

I don't think anyone is suggesting she make people stand out in the rain! I'm not sure why you keep posting that.

If she wants to take pictures in the rain, then she would be expecting the photographer and anyone else she wants in the pictures to stand in the rain! It's just plain logic!

As I posted above, if the rainfall is light and it's not too cold or windy out, it's no big deal, but if it's coming down heavy, then it's a HUGE deal! One of the very basic things anyone should plan for in arranging an event is protection from the elements.
Can we give OP a little credit and assume that she has a good deal of intellect that she knows that it would not be wise to have people stand out in a torrential down pour with lighting and high gusts of wind?

OP, I live in the Bmore area and the weather they are calling for is certainly not ideal but I would just call up your photographer either today or tomorrow and discuss a Plan B in the event that the weather turns to crap. It will most likely make you feel better to know that your photographer has some ideas in mind for indoor pictures.

Sorry I kind of disappeared! I just had so many things to do I stepped away from TK to avoid further stress. We lucked out and it just stayed overcast which led to a couple of awesome pictures right as the sun was going down. No, I would have never expected anyone to stand in the rain. I was more concerned about how to get from one place to the next without turning into a muddy mess. Our day was certainly cold so we took a few quick pics (about 5-7 minutes worth) of my girls outside before the sun went down but other than that, it was just us who took outdoor photos (I think my adrenaline was running so high that I didn't really feel the cold).

Thanks for those who offered advice! It is appreciated!

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