47 Couples Who Nailed Their Rainy Day Wedding Photos

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Rainy Day Wedding Photos

Our collection of rainy day wedding photos shows what an amazing wedding photographer can do to get some incredible shots, even if it is pouring down! Nobody asks for rain on their wedding day, however you’ll be wishing for some rain on your wedding day after seeing these stunning photos. This months collection is all about those rain photos, beautiful moments where you just have to embrace the rain, and of course a few frowns too!

Getting Wet on Your Wedding Day

Photo by Zoltan – The Pilgrims West

Madeline and Tom tried to stay somewhat dry when the rain poured after their ceremony, but in the end, said “let’s have fun, we’re in paradise!” It’s not every day you get an opportunity like this to photograph such a stunning shot, and the use of light is incredible!!

Night time kisses at The Glasshouse, Staining

Photo by Alex – It was late in the night and I asked the couple if they wanted to try a few night-time portraits and get some fresh air. As the heavens opened I got this gorgeous couple Hayley and Craig to cuddle up under the umbrella. From then on, they were just lost in each other’s love for one another and sharing intimate kisses. What better way to end a magnificent wedding day.

On the Lighter Side

Photo by Marcus – This photo of Jordan and Jess was taken at Shortmead House in Biggleswade on their wedding day. It had rained most of the day, including the ceremony, and at least the couple could see the funny side of it.

Somerset House in the Rain

Photo by Oliver – This stunning natural photo of Elle and Harry perfectly captures the couple in a fit of giggles outside Somerset House.

Umbrellas on 3 2 1

Photo by Oliver – We are a sucker for a great night-time rain shot, and they don’t get much better than the gorgeous Becky and Jon sharing a kiss in the rain at Brinsop Court.

Urban Vibe

Photo by Gino – No umbrellas or backlit flash highlighting the raindrops, but instead a couple dashing out of the taxi and hightailing it to the wedding venue just as the heavens opened. We love the urban vibe and reflections off the wet pavement.

The Heavens Opened

Photo by Yorkshire Wedding Photographer Gary – Richard and Amy weren’t the only ones caught up in the rain on their wedding day. We love this pic of the dutiful priest waiting in earnest to welcome Amy to Saint Andrew’s Church, Wraysbury.

Rain at Ash Barton Estate

Photo by Somerset Wedding Photographer Andy – Rain didn’t stop play at Ash Barton Estate, Braunton for Rosie as she hea& Tim and the venue is Ash Barton Estate, Braunton.

The Sky’s Open

Photo by Brighton Wedding Photographer Maria – We love the composition here, although can only imagine that Maria (the wedding photographer) must have been lying in a puddle to get this cracking shot of Megan & Mark in front Ashdon, All Saints church.

It’s like raaaaain on your wedding day

Photo by one of Kent’s Top Wedding Photographers , Luke – Emma and Ben share a laugh outside the The Barn Brasserie, Colchester.

When an Umbrella Simply Isn’t Good Enough

Photo by Bromley Wedding Photographer, Andrew – Some times there’s just not a big enough umbrella, but that wasn’t enough to put off this fun-loving young couple from jumping into a golf cart to escape the downpour.

Rainy Day

Kent Wedding Photography by Luke – We adore this pic of Jessica and Crispin as they enjoy a victorious stroll in spite of the rain at Chapel House Estate. Ramsgate Kent..

Unexpected Downpour

Photo by Jamie – Poor Emily and Harry didn’t even see it coming and had no time to grab the traditional English wedding umbrella before they got showered by this unexpected downpour in Plas Dinam Country House, Wales. Luckily photographer Jamie was able to catch a shot before everyone ran inside.

Light fantastic!

Photo by Paul Fletcher Photography – This image was one of the final shots at a Powder Mills wedding last year and it was raining so hard that I couldn’t have expected the bride and groom to feature in this shot! Instead I asked a couple of the bride’s young nephews if they’d like to feature in a spectacular shot that would result in them and me being completely soaked. “Of course”, came the answer! It was so difficult to focus in the heavy rain that I started to doubt that I could actually pull something spectacular off, but eventually I managed to focus and the resulting image was pretty epic!

Dancing in the rain

Photo by Doville Gail Photography – We had so much fun despite the weather.

Out of this world!

Photo by Andy Li Photography – This photo of Cheryl + David was taken at Dewsall Court in Hereford. The weather was beautiful during the day…but the heavens decided to open in the evening. I don’t mind a bit of rain as it means I can take epic photos like this!

A Barn-Storming Rain Storm

Photo by Tom – This couple was all too happy to embrace the great British weather at their outdoor festival rustic style wedding, complete with hay bales and…erm…anoraks!

Monochrome at Lords

Photo by David – this cleverly captured shot by documentary wedding photographer, David, works perfectly in black and white. We suspect it was a little too wet to orchestrate it, but the balance of monochrome here is magnificent and very worthy of the Lords Cricket Club.

A Puddle of Love

Photo by Neil – After the rain comes calm…and puddles. What better way to take advantage of the unfortunate weather at your wedding than to seek out some amazing reflection shots, with a dark and moody sky over-head.

Light Rain

Photo by Martelle Photography – Martin – Taken at Bestwood Lodge after a beautiful sunny and dry day. Just a couple of minutes into the last part of the day the rain started and the Bride & Groom just wanted to play about in it. We feel that the rain really brings this image to life!

Kissing In The Rain

Photo by Alessandro Della Savia – Tony e Ayesha sono una coppia londinese che ha festeggiato il matrimonio a Cernobbio, sul Lago di Como. Nonostante fosse estate, quel giorno il tempo fu poco clemente: tirava un vento fortissimo e delle nubi scure pesavano nell’aria, immerse in una surreale luce blu. Mentre gli sposi si spostavano su un auto d’epoca dalla cerimonia al luogo del ricevimento, ha iniziato a cadere una fitta pioggia. Parenti e amici degli sposi erano arrivati da ogni dove e l’atmosfera fu comunque calorosa ed estremamente allegra.

The Rainy Arrival

Photo by Tony Hart Photo – It was raining quite hard when Rosie arrived for her wedding to Simon at The Stone Barn. Their whole day looked and felt very classic and the collection of black umbrellas over a white dress really added to that.

Matching Umbrellas

Photo by Neil – If you think it is going to rain, then there really is an opportunity to make a big feature piece of it with matching umbrellas. Clear colourless works perfectly, and we adore the composition of this shot, with the bridesmaids on the march to make the most of a drizzly day.

Good friends

Photo by Magia Obrazu – Good friends are always with you – even if they are motorcyclists and its raining on your wedding day 🙂

To the Trees

Photo by Charlotte – When you don’t have an umbrella, you have to look to nature. We adore this picture from Charlotte as a couple retreat to the protection of a stunning canopy to escape the rain.

Standing in the rain

Photo by Martine Sansoucy Photography – There is just something I love about this photo! It was one of the last shots of the day and it had started to rain. On our way back to the reception, I saw a little path full of flowers and hailed the car to pull over. I’m happy we did because it was such a beautiful little spot and they were able to use their umbrella for some sweet shots 🙂

Laura & Ben in the Hertfordshire Countryside

Photo by Becky Harley Photography – Laura and Ben were married in Welwyn Garden City in August 2018. After a scorching hot July we were hoping for some long sunny days in August but Laura and Ben got several showers amongst the sunshine on their wedding day. This shot was taken in the Hertfordshire countryside en route to their wedding reception at Offley Place in Hitchin.

Smiling in the rain

Photo by Damion Mower Photography – This bride completely embraced the rain, nothing was going to wipe that smile off her face. She just hitched her dress up and carried on regardless.

Soakin’ love

Photo by Ap-Art Photography – We’d done a series of wide angle shots in the fields when the rain started coming down in buckets. I said, ‘This is it guys’! And they started running back to the car and I said: ‘No, wait, this is it! This is the shot we want to get!’ So we did…

Out in the rain.

Photo by A-Fotografy – Last shot of the day. The rain was pouring quite heavy but I still offered a couple to get out and take this last shot I had in mind. There was a bit of smoke going around and complemented photo with some mystery.
The photo was taken at Mansfield Traquair wedding venue, Edinburgh.

Rain is coming..RUN

Photo by A-Fotografy – I and couple were out taking their portraits at Castle Fraser. We knew at some point rain will start but at the time it was dry. So we kept having fun and suddenly a gush of rain came and we had run from it. This made a comical portrait as we were running.

Steamy Passion

Photo by Neil – What better way to escape the shower than in the back of an VW camper that has been neatly re-fashioned as a photo booth? Let’s just Tom & Diane they made it back to their guests at Bartle Hall, Lancashire.

Hengrave Wedding Day Rain Reflection

Photo by Andy Davison – A day of torrential rain at Hengrave Hall. We were shooting couple portraits inside due the weather when I saw the reflections of the festoon lights that the groom had earlier placed outside. I could see there was a shot to be had if the bride and groom were up for getting quite wet (it really was pouring down). With the help of a bridesmaid to keep me and my camera fairly dry, we took this shot from a low wide angle to gets much of the house in as possible and to benefit from the reflections in the puddles. Bride and groom got very wet but agreed that it was worth it (phew!).

Bride’s Arrival

Photo by Andrew Billington Photography – And just in case you wondered what they were looking at… A bride arrives at the wedding reception by boat on a wet and windy May day at La Talbooth in Essex.

Rain Doesn’t Stop Play at Alexandra Palace

Photo by David – We love the colour and composition here at London favourite Alexandra Palace…who says a bit of rainfall can’t add a bit of a fashion chic to your wedding day.

Rain

Photo by Liz Greenhalgh Photography – Most of the day had been a perfect summer’s day, but once it started to rain it carried on raining. Making it a part of their wedding day story we headed outside to capture rain, smiles and the love between Harriet & Chris

Out in the Rain

Photo by J S Coates Wedding Photography – An outdoor ceremony in the rain and one of my favourite ever. These three best men (all brothers) caught my eye as it shows a typical sibling relationship. Two brothers undercover whilst leaving one out in the rain and their faces say it all.

We Are All Lying in the Gutter…But Some of Us Are Staring At the Stars

Photo by Neil – The second of his incredible reflection shots, the rainfall can provide the most incredible opportunities for reflection shots, and we adore this one with an incredible urban feel after Simon & Lucy tie the knot at 20 Stories, Manchester.

Enjoying the rain

Photo by Stefano Ferrier – We were in a country house in Italy and suddenly it started raining, we knew it was going to happen and we took up our umbrella.

The Roller of Umbrellas

Photo by Liverpool Wedding Photographer, Carrie – When the only kind of Rolls Royce you need to carry you back from the church is an umbrella made for two.

London in the Rain

Photo by Victoria – We adore this city sky scape with the Shard and Tower Bridge in the background, offsetting this artfully back-lit couple in the London rain.

Dark and Moody

Photo by Shropshire Photographer Lisa – With a Dickensian feel to this wedding, we love the dark and moody broodiness of the clouds, the rain, the gothic church, and Brittany & Anthony as a beacon of hope amidst the gloom at St. Mary & All Saints’ Church in Great Budowrth.

Laughter and Smiles

Photo by Charlotte – There is a common theme across our top pictures of rainy day wedding couples: the smiles and laughter are always genuine. No amount of rain will ever take that moment away, indeed it may become one of the most endearing memories from the day.

Rain Didn’t Stop Play at Old Marylebone Town Hall

Photo by Adrian – We adore these matching palm tree brollies for Bridget and her bridesmaids at the wedding of Bridget and Simon at Old Marylebone Town Hall.

Wet confetti!

Photo by Great Value Wedding Photographer Rhys – Umbrellas aside, you’d never know it was raining in this photo! In spite of the rain Tom and Ben were so happy and it didn’t deter them from having the confetti photo they wanted at Hendon Town Hall. Rain only hinders proceedings as much as you let it.

A Very British Beach Wedding

Photo by South-East Wedding Photographer Nigel – How British is this? Our happy couple Arden & Huckle embrace the absurd British summer on Whitstable beach after a beautiful ceremony at Whitstable Castle, Kent. The best man proving his worth!

A Spot of Light in the Storm

Photo by the incredible Marcus – We finish with an incredible dark and moody wedding shot, we love the passion of this shot by Marcus, as though the couple have just been caught mid waltz while the storm clouds around them set-off by incredible back lighting.