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rachietown
Beginner July 2016

Rainy weddings :)

rachietown, 11 of July of 2016 at 12:09 Posted on Planning 0 12
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Hi all!

So the big day is less than 2 weeks away (so excited!!) and the weather does not look as if it's going to clear up any time soon!

Our ceremony and reception are indoors and although we had planned to have canapes / champagne outside we do have the option of doing that indoors too so not too much of an issue.

However, we do want to get some photographs outside whether it rains or not as the venue is so beautiful (Skipton Castle)

Has anyone planned for the rain and found any pretty bridal umbrellas that would look nice in photographs but are functional too?

Is anyone else planning to get photographs outside regardless of the weather?

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Latest activity by Wedding Photography By Bill Haddon, 19 of July of 2016 at 00:32
  • Jayne E
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    Jayne E ·
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    Not rain but I had snow isues so went on a brolly hunt. There are/were cheap ones online and I found m&s and debenhams had some nice ones. In the end I went for a clear plastic cheapo online rather than the more expensive ones with patterns round. NoMoore I think had the heart shaped one which is pretty and you can get some big double ones. In the end messy hair or not I preferred the snow on me. Some fantastic rainy wedding pictures on Pinterest. Have you got wellies? ☔

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  • Wedding Photography By Bill Haddon
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    Let me be the first to tell you that 2 weeks is a long time for the British weather to have a heat wave, monsoon,hail,and back to a heatwave all in time for your wedding.

    Ask your photographer to show you some inspiration for rain shots.

    I also say this to others reading, that when looking at photographers work taken on beautiful sunny days - that's easy, but its also a good idea to check out what they can do when the going gets tough, I have a whole page and gallery dedicated to just bad weather/winter/indoor/dark wedding photography

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  • Mrs_Conduct
    Expert June 2017
    Mrs_Conduct ·
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    I've been looking on eBay as I've been having similar thoughts for next year.

    Found these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEART-SHAPED-UMBRELLAS-IN-3-COLOUR-CHOICE-WEDDINGS-BIRTHDAYS-VALENTINE-BRIDES/181909996412?_trksid=p2045573.c100507.m3226&_trkparms=aid%3D555017%26algo%3DPL.CASSINI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20151016114640%26meid%3D524ef5a4580d44b8ae212c344977acec%26pid%3D100507%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26

    There are lots of cute ones Smiley smile

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  • J
    Beginner November 2016
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    I haven't got anything useful to say but just wanted to say that I absolutely LOVE Skipton castle! Your photos will be gorgeous

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    I'd check with the venue if there is anywhere you can have pics outside, where there is an overhanging balcony/cover to shelter under.

    Here are some umbrella ideas:

    http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_025010623680_-1

    http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_025010632585_-1

    http://www.sportsdirect.com/dunlop-single-canopy-umbrella-770153?colcode=77015396

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WHITE-WEDDING-GOLF-UMBRELLA-IDEAL-BRIDE-BRIDESMAIDS-X-LARGE-134CM-SPAN/131846801624?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D35377%26meid%3D929c6927df8e494a985e02175e62ed13%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D231991898713

    http://www.lindybop.co.uk/accessories-c37/umbrellas-c46/lace-ivory-pagoda-umbrella-p2539/s22445?utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=apos-lace-apos-ivory-pagoda-umbrella-lace-umb-ivory&utm_campaign=froogle&cid=GBP&gclid=Cj0KEQjwh428BRCnvcyI-5nqjY4BEiQAijebwkr-5_p8DsBT9b_TJyxPDVEGSMCnBnI2HXJN15XdrycaAnLZ8P8HAQ#fo_c=1085&fo_k=5760e7d8eaced61cee5059b0c8f76994&fo_s=gplauk&fo_oid=2137

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  • L
    Beginner August 2016
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    Ordered this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Budget-White-Wedding-Umbrella-Frill/dp/B00EVW2AZQ/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1468272104&sr=8-17-spons&keywords=umbrella+bridal&psc=1 in Ivory and it arrived today, seems very good quality for the price, good size and automatic opening.

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  • Wedding Photography By Bill Haddon
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    Please not those --- look at my before and after giff photo in my other post

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    Beginner January 2016
    NoMoore ·
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    I got a large heart shaped red umbrella in case of rain Smiley smile You will get some amazing photos!

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  • Jayne E
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    Loved your brolly pics!

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  • Peter
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    Do have some alternative wet weather shoes available...depending on location, these may be essential.If you have full length dress, they will be hidden, if not full length, make a feature of them......

    Peter

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    Beginner August 2016
    lavenderblue ·
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    Ordered purple wellies Smiley winking still got fingers crossed I won't need the wet weather stuff as wedding in August but not holding out that much hope if the weather in July so far is anything to go on!

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    In all my years in photography, the worst weather EVER was an August........

    We still managed an awesome photography coverage though!!!!!?

    Peter

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  • Wedding Photography By Bill Haddon
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    July for me

    This in one direction


    And this in the other direction


    The bride could do nothing other than laugh, but there was no sign of it when we came out of the church "Brittish summer"

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