Love in the Rain: Why Wet Weather Can Make Wedding Photos Even More Magical

Robyn Dalton
May 9
2 min read

Worried about rain on your wedding day? Here’s why it might just be the best thing that happens.

If you’ve been nervously refreshing your weather app every hour in the lead-up to your big day — I see you.

It’s totally normal to dream of sunshine and golden hour, but here’s the truth: rain doesn’t ruin the magic. Some of the most beautiful, joy-filled wedding photos I’ve ever taken happened under grey skies or during full-on showers. Rainy weddings bring a kind of romance and spontaneity you just can’t plan — and I’m here for it.

1. Softer Light = Dreamier Photos

Rainy days mean cloudy skies, which means soft, even light — perfect for portraits. No squinting, no shadows, just a gentle glow that makes skin tones look amazing and details pop.

2. Real, Unscripted Joy

There’s something about the unpredictability of rain that brings out everyone’s true selves.

From guests huddled under umbrellas to couples throwing their heads back laughing mid-downpour — the photos that come out of these moments are pure feeling.

3. We Always Have a Plan B (and C)

Before every wedding, I check for sheltered photo spots in case the weather turns. Barn doors, porches, arches — you’d be surprised how romantic these little corners become.

And clear umbrellas? My secret weapon. They let in light and look timeless in photos.

4. It Becomes Part of the Story

Your wedding story is yours — and sometimes that story includes a bit of rain.

Years from now, you won’t remember the forecast. You’ll remember the way your partner looked at you while your dress got a little soggy, or how you danced under the clouds like it was meant to be that way all along.