I often get asked by couples what will happen if it rains on their wedding day. During summer months in Gauteng we regularly get heavy thunderstorms in the afternoon. It is something I enjoy most about living up here. It cools down the day and I just love the sound of thunder. A bride from Spain who got married here said that she has never heard thunder and lightning that loud. She was busy getting dressed when lighting struck very close to the venue, her reaction made for a very funny moment.

Coming back to the question of what will happen if it rains on your wedding day. My answer is simple, there is nothing you can do about it, so why not make it fun and memorable? Your photos will be unique, running around in the rain is lots of fun, the light is nice and soft, dark clouds make for dramatic photos, you might get rainbow photos, the smell of rain is lovely and you will remember it for the rest of your life. Many cultures actually see it as a sign of good fortune.

It is not the end of the world and I always enjoy shooting in the rain.