What if it Rains on My Wedding Day in Paris

No amount of planning can control the weather on your wedding day. We all know that Paris is a beautiful city.  The Eiffel Tower, the view from Cafe de la Paix, the Seine: what’s not to love? However if it happens to rain on your wedding day in Paris, there are ways to save the day without letting the weather rain on your parade.

Bride in Paris
Source: Olivier Lalin @ Weddinglight Paris

There Are Many Parisian Ceremony Location Options

Are you the outdoorsy kind? Why not get married by the Seine. There are plenty of bridges and overpasses. Quai de la Tournelle is the embankment underneath Pont de l’Archevêché, the bridge with the famous “love locks”  is both quirky and romantic. You can also enjoy a beautiful view of both Notre Dame and the river.

The Importance of a Great Wedding Photography On a Rainy Day

Luckily, Paris has many iconic and romantic backdrops for wedding photos. The typical Parisian architecture such as the Haussmann-style buildings lends a majestic look to even the gloomiest of days. If you are using one of our more experienced photographers, you’ll be whisked to the quaintest hidden areas that make for lovely photography regardless of weather.

 

Rue Montorgeuil Rainy Day Paris Wedding
Passage du Grand Cerf – Rue Montorgeuil

The lobbies of the most elegant hotels also create excellent backdrops, as most have marble floors, beautiful details, and high ceilings.  There are a few hotels, centrally located in Paris that offer a picturesque backdrop, from their lobbies, staircases, and courtyards to their rooms.

French Kiss Staircase Paris Hotel
Source: Olivier Lalin @ Weddinglight Paris

TIPS

Paris is such an artisanal city that you will have no problems finding speciality umbrella makers. These handmade umbrellas are also picture perfect and make a great keepsake for you big day.

 

Paris Photography Vintage Umbrellas Eiffel Tower Elliott Erwin Paris, France, 1959
Paris, France, 1959 by Elliott Erwin

 

Don’t be afraid of the rain, with a little help from your wedding planner and photographer your big day can still be smashing. Some of the best photos come from spontaneous shots. Be prepared to get wet, instead of fighting with mother nature let it work for you, play with the rain!

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