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25 of the Best Rainy-Day Wedding Photos

If you've always dreamed of an outdoor wedding, a rainy day can put a damper on the celebration. But the surprising benefit of rain on your wedding day? You'll score absolutely amazing wedding photos. Here, check out some of our favorites and get tips on how to make your rainy wedding day unforgettable.

By: Kristen Klein

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    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Check which way the wind is blowing, and duck behind a building that’ll block out the worst of the storm. 

    Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography

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    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Utilize a doorframe to give yourselves a little more protection from the rain.

    Photo Credit: Unplugged Photography

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    Rainy Wedding Photo

    The wet streets provide a wonderful canvas for this photo. “City lights and streets are amazing during and just after the rain” said Shirk. 

    Photo Credit: Unplugged Photography

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    Rainy Wedding Photo

    "Twilight and night provide the best opportunity to take amazing rain picture," said Shirk. "A remote flash hidden behind a couple enables the photographer to freeze the raindrops and make the them look magical.”

    Photo Credit: Unplugged Photography

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    Rainy Wedding Photo

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Photo Credit: Unplugged Photography

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    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Photo Credit: Sarah Tew Photography

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    Rainy Wedding Photo

    In a downpour, your umbrella really just serves as a cute prop — it’s not going to keep you completely dry. So why not have some fun?

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    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Take advantage of a bright spot at your venue — like this light-covered gazebo — for a gorgeous photo.

    Photo Credit: Studio Tran

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    Rainy Wedding Photo

    "Get out and act like you're on the poster for The Notebook," said Hoffer. "It looks way more interesting that way anyway!"

    Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography

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    Rainy Wedding Photo

    If you’re still not sold, save your rainy photo for your last shot of the night — you won’t care how soaked you get then! 

    Photo Credit: Unplugged Photography

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    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Gather your gown to keep it dry and show off your wedding shoes.

    Photo Credit: Vesic Photography

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    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Accentuate your bouquet with a matching umbrella.

    Photo courtesy of Engaged & Inspired via Loverly

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    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Keep dry beneath a dome-shaped umbrella while sharing a tender kiss.

    Photo Credit: Elizabeth Messina

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    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Dealing with just a little drizzle? Hop out from under your umbrellas for a sweet, romantic kiss.

    Photo Credit: Jess Collins

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    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Use your veil to give yourself an extra layer of protection against the elements.

    Photo Credit: Elizabeth Messina

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Let your groomsmen have some fun frolicking in the rain! 

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Keep covered in style with clear umbrellas that won’t detract from your gorgeous dresses and flowers.

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    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Caught: the beautiful bride amid a sea of purple umbrellas. "Shooting in the rain is usually best when it's spontaneous,” said photographer Tony Hoffer.

    Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Storm clouds make a breathtaking backdrop.

    Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    You might even get lucky and spot a rainbow between the storms.

    Photo courtesy of Dunton Hot Springs

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    Rainy Wedding Photo

    "If you're trying to take photos in the rain while keeping your dress dry, you might as well forget it," said Hoffer. "The reality is that if you're going to get cool photos in the rain, you're going to get a bit wet. That's the fun part!"

    Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography

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    Rainy Wedding Photo

    “A downpour is the best looking kind of rain, but you really can only get a few seconds at a time before everything (equipment included) gets completely ruined," said Hoffer. 

    Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography

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    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Take a spin in the rain with your beloved. "Playing in the rain has always been one of my favorite things, and puddle-jumping is even more fun with a camera," said David Shirk of Unplugged Photography

    Photo Credit: Unplugged Photography

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    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Notice how her hair is still dry? Seek out a spot where you’ll capture the rain in the background without having to drench yourselves – your photographer can crop out whatever’s covering you!

25 of the Best Rainy-Day Wedding Photos

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