Taking Great Wedding Pictures in Bad Weather

Obviously there has been a lot of rain in Alberta. If you are getting married soon and are worried about the rain ruining your big day, here are some suggestions on how to still have a great wedding and pictures to prove it!

~Monica
Owner and Lead Designer @Wishahmon

Chose a Short Wedding Dress
If you are getting married at a time or location where there is a possibility of rain, consider wearing a short wedding dress. It can still look formal and you are very much still a bride in it. The obvious advantage to wearing a short dress is...it doesn't get wet!

Photo Credit: Alissa Ferullo Photography

Have Accessories Available
Have cute umbrellas on hand and bring your rain boots. This is a best chance for your Hunters rain boots or wellies to shine! Make sure you suggest your bridesmaids to do the same! In relation to umbrellas, white ones and red ones photograph really well. If you want to have umbrellas in your wedding colors, make sure you find and buy them early. (Notice that every time you are looking for something, you never find it?)

Photo Credit: James M. Dvorscak Fine Wedding and Portrait Photography

Don't Panic and Enjoy Yourselves
If you panic or is not enjoying yourself, it shows on your face and in your pictures. You've heard it before, "rain is romantic" and "rain is lucky." Chose to believe these two phrases if it does rain on your wedding day. The addition of rain allows for a lot of spontaneous and memorable pictures. You will get shots that you didn't plan on. Rain puddles make great reflections and are fun to jump in!

Photo Credit: Cline Rose

Trust Your Photographer
Most likely, it is not the first time your professional photographer had to shoot a wedding in rain or other bad weather climates. He/she will be prepared to keep you calm, ensure you have fun, and have all the proper equipment to do compensate for lighting and other technical stuff.

Photo Credit: Karen Nickel Photography