What happens if it rains for my garden ceremony?

What happens if it rains on my wedding day? Do I have to move my ceremony inside? What will the guests think? How will the pictures turn out?

These are questions that I get asked frequently and thank you to Lauren for providing some photographic answers! Earlier, I posted the professional photos from her wedding and as you can see, the overcast skies are perfect for taking beautiful pictures without shadows, glares and squinting eyes. There are a few other weddings recently posted that also had their ceremonies in the rain - Jennifer and Stephanie.

However, Lauren's guests also took some photos from her wedding and while professional photographers take great care to keep you from noticing these rainy day elements in their shots, from these photos below, you can easily see the wet pavement, lush garden foliage and flower colors brightened by a fresh drink. Please remember that the decision to have your wedding inside or outside is yours unless circumstances exist such as hail, lightning or dangerous winds that would make a garden ceremony an unsafe situation for your guests.

The most important thing, though, is that you do not let a rainy day get you down!