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I have witnessed over a hundred brides get ready on their wedding day, and one of the things that can break even the most stable bride is rain. I’m a makeup artist, but I also feel like a therapist/best friend/wedding planner when I work with a bride on her wedding day. I love this part of my job because you really get to know someone during stressful times, and I feel forever bonded to my brides.

I had a bride a few weeks ago who was extremely stressed by the rain, and there was no consoling her. This is when I wish that I could give my clients the perspective that I have. I wish that I could convince them that a rainy day wedding can be lovely and any attempt to control the weather or most things is futile. People will be late, earrings will break, the dress will get dirty, the table settings may be wrong but none of those things matter. Enjoy your day without trying to control it, because with time and perspective you will realize how insignificant those things are. I guarantee that when you look back at your wedding photos in a few years all you will notice is how young and beautiful you looked and what a shame you didn’t see that then!

Here is the wedding video of one of my beautiful brides, Carolina, on her rainy wedding day. Carolina wasn’t stressed at all by the rain, and I think that shows. I love her exotic beauty, and even though she looks like she barely has makeup on - she is wearing false lashes, eyeliner, eyeshadow, foundation, blush and lip gloss. I love how “natural” someone can look after an hour of makeup!!

The fabulous work of Rockmelon!

This is the final part of the series “Rainy Day Weddings.”

Photographer Kim Chapman

Don’t be afraid of the rain! They can be some of the most spectacular shots! Do be prepared with several matching umbrellas for the wedding party! Be daring! Run out into the rain! Catch the rainbow if you can!!

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This is part 2 of the series Rainy Day Weddings.

Photographer David Murray:

If you know inclement weather is coming, one of the biggest pieces of advice I can give is that the bride and groom set the tone for the day. If they’re enjoying the rain and having a great time, then your guests will enjoy the day as well. For stylish and classic outdoor photos, consider buying a few white umbrellas.

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A lot of brides are concerned with the one thing they have no control over -the weather. For outdoor weddings the weather can certainly put a damper on things, but if you plan ahead and have a great “rain scenario” it won’t matter what the sky is doing.

I thought it would be a good idea to show some of the images that are captured from rainy day weddings and to ask some of my favorite photographers to give a bit of advice concerning the subject matter.

Photographer Amy Salerno:

On rainy days you get really wonderful light that makes the photos soft and moody, and I think it’s really romantic. Besides, what’s more romantic than holding your sweetie close while sharing an umbrella?

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