To all you excited brides and grooms out there getting married this month, chances are you chose to get married in August because you’re hoping for glorious weather. You’ve dreamed and wished for gorgeous sunshine on the big day and have probably planned for a large portion of your day to take place outside. Unfortunately, the British summer weather has not been kind so far this year. Except for a few days of blazing sunshine here and there, this summer so far has been nothing but a lot of grey skies and rainy downpours. So, if the worst happens and it does rain on your wedding day, what do you do?Embrace the WeatherFirstly, and most importantly, our biggest tip would simply be to embrace the weather, whatever it may be. Don’t ignore all the signs and weather forecasts in the weeks leading up to your wedding hoping that you’ll wake up on the day to a miraculous Mediterranean heat wave. You’ll only feel disappointed and downtrodden when it doesn’t happen, and no one wants to feel like that on their wedding day. Plan and prep for all eventualities, this way nothing can take you by surprise on the day.Weather-proof your Wedding Dress Of course, every bride wants to look and feel her most beautiful on her wedding day. It took you months to decide on the perfect wedding dress and you don’t want it to get ruined before your groom’s even seen you in it. Not to mention, after several hair and make up trials you’re desperate to keep your beauty look intact. As long as you’re prepared, you have nothing to worry about. Firstly, make sure you have a handful of big and stable umbrellas at the ready. Invest in one that’s large enough to cover you and a bridesmaid or two, so they can help you manoeuvre the dress safely from one dry spot to another. Next, you’ll need a pair of wellies. Wellies are easy to slip on and off under the dress, meaning you can keep your bridal shoes safe and dry right up until the last moment. Finally, we recommend the ‘Rainaway Bride’ for the ultimate weather protection for your dress. This ‘waterproof cloak for brides’ has an elasticated hem which will scoop up your dress and keep it dry and safe.Stay Dry During The CeremonyIf you’ve planned an outdoor ceremony, we suggest purchasing quite a few brollies. You can get really gorgeous ones that match your décor, or go all out and get a bunch personalised. We particularly like these transparent ones, as they’ll look great in the photos. Make them a part of the décor by putting them in a pretty container and making a sign for guests to help themselves. Alternatively, arm the groomsmen with piles of them to hand out as guests arrive. Don’t forget to hold a few back for you and the rest of the bridal party to use.Your Venue’s Wet Weather PlanFinally, once the ceremony is over all you’ll want to do is celebrate. Make sure you speak to your venue about what provisions they have in place if it rains. This will be a common problem that they have to deal with, so they will have a wet weather plan ready to go. Just remember to try and be as flexible as you can. Your initial plans for the evening might change slightly if the venue has to bring you all inside.Photography in the Rain You’ll be surprised, but one of the best outcomes of rain on your wedding day will be the photos. The light on a rainy day is actually much better than sunshine for your photography. Plus, kissing in the rain is an iconic moment in all the best romance movies for a reason (ahem, The Notebook). There is something undeniably beautiful about the rain and your photographer will be able to capture the magic on camera for you to treasure forever. After a quick scour of Pinterest, here are just a few of the breath-taking rainy wedding photos we found.
