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Rain on your wedding day and why you should embrace it!

  • Writer: Jessy Jones
    Jessy Jones
  • Nov 17, 2023
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 14

How to Handle Rain on Your Wedding Day: Tips from a Lincolnshire Wedding Photographer


Ah, good old British weather! One minute it’s a heatwave, the next, a thunderstorm — and if you’re planning a wedding in Lincolnshire, learning to accept the unpredictability is part of the fun.

Many of my couples ask: “What if it rains on our wedding day? What about the photos?” Cue panic!

Here’s my advice as a wedding photographer in Lincolnshire with over 12 years’ experience: don’t worry. Rain on your wedding day doesn’t have to ruin anything. In fact, with a little planning, it can make for some truly magical, unique wedding photographs.


1. Have a Plan B for Wedding Photos

When I work with couples, I always make sure there’s a backup plan for rainy wedding photos. Indoor locations, covered spots, and even a few creative umbrellas can turn what seems like bad weather into a playful, memorable part of your day.


2. Embrace the Rain (If You’re Feeling Brave!)

If you don’t mind stepping outside, a little rain can make some of the most epic and romantic photos. Puddles, reflections, and soft, diffused light can all add mood and magic to your wedding album. And don’t worry — I’ll bring an umbrella and make sure you stay comfortable while we capture these moments.


3. Stay Positive and Communicate

Your wedding day is about celebrating your love, not the weather. Communicate with your vendors and guests, be prepared with a rainy day plan, and focus on the joy of the day. Couples who stay positive often find their wedding photos turn out even more beautiful than they imagined.


Final Tip from a Lincolnshire Wedding Photographer

Even if it rains, your wedding day can still be perfect. With some preparation, flexibility, and a sense of humour, you’ll have incredible wedding photographs that capture every emotion, rain or shine.


People in wedding attire with umbrellas stand outside a historic building. It's rainy, with a black-and-white, vintage atmosphere.
Bride and groom stand under a clear umbrella in a wooded area. Trees and bluebells surround them at Kelham Hall, creating a serene, romantic scene.

I learnt a lot of stuff this day below...

1. That orange net stuff Zapps you if you touch it.

2. Farmers are farmers, regardless of it being their wedding day and will happily put on wellyboots and go dig a trench in a lightning storm if needed.

3. This lot couldn't have cared less that everything was underwater and partied on through it barefoot.

4. When photographing a wedding in the middle of a field, be prepared for Absolutley anything


Bride and groom kiss in a field during a storm. The bride's white dress contrasts with the dark sky and vivid lightning in the distance.
Bride & groom kissing in the rain
Bride and groom sit on a bench under umbrellas in the rain, smiling at each other. Scenic Lincolnshire countryside view in the background.
Bride in lace gown playing outdoor board game on grass in a big puddle in the rain at the Elm Tree, Spilsby
Wedding party in the rain
Ornate framed sign reading "Welcome to the Wedding of Stuart and Claire" on a stand beside a brick and plaster wall, with greenery at The elm Tree Spilsby
Bride in a flowing white dress wears colorful rain boots, next to a groom in brown shoes and a blue jacket. Daffodils bloom in gravel garden.
Couple kissing in snowy garden, woman in white dress holding bouquet. Dark evergreen background, soft snowflakes create romantic mood.


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