This year has been particularly rainy on the weekends, and nearly half of my weddings have been shot in the rain.  I know it is a major fear and concern for any bride and groom, but in my opinion, rain is harshly judged.  It often alters our plans and forces us to reinvent the day, which can lead to moments we never would have discovered!  I always try and see things in the best light, so I will share with you some of the reasons I truly believe rain is a blessing and not a curse.  Now I am not talking about hurricane force rain, but your normal, everyday rain storm.  It definitely should not be cause to ruin your day, and here’s why;

Rain drops create amazing effects on lenses (BE CAREFUL!!!)

Clouds= diffusers from God.

Rain is romantic!

Rainy days make colors more vibrant

Rain often leads to fog which is stunning in photographs

Rain slows things down and helps create a quiet, peaceful atmosphere.

No wedding will EVER be perfect, and the imperfections are what make it special.  Don’t let rain cast a cloud on the memories of your day!  Embrace the challenges and the beauty.  It may be a little harder to see at first, but it’s still there.

(All of the photos in this post were shot on a rainy wedding day last weekend in Berwick, PA!)