rainy wedding photos

Jacob and Sophia's Broadoaks country house hotel wedding

Last summer, on what was set to be a very rainy day in August and made the journey from Lancashire up to the Lake District to the beautiful Broadoaks country house hotel for Jacob and Sophia’s wedding. It was my first time shooting at Broadoaks and I definitely hope it won’t be my last. I’m lucky enough to shoot lots of beautiful weddings in the Lake district every year and I was absolutely thrilled to be back again at Broadoaks country house hotel. Earlier in the year I had photographed Jacobs brother’s wedding in Blackpool which you can see here.

I absolutely loved Sophia’s beaming smile as she walked down the aisle towards Jacob and throughout the service. Despite the heavens opening and it raining for nearly the entirety of the day it was a beautiful day full of love - and proof that a little rain can never spoil your day and make for some epic portraits! In the mean time we made the most out of the beautiful rooms in Broadoaks for some intimate cosy portraits before heading through for the speeches and first dance.

Sarah & Dave's rainy pre wedding shoot at Southport Botanic Gardens

One of the things I get asked most is "What do we do if it rain's on our day?" The short answer is we grab an umbrella and carry on. Don't be afraid of a little (or a lot) rain and never underestimate how beautiful the rain can and will look on your pictures. 

I kicked off what is turning out to be a very wet April here in Lancashire meeting with Sarah and Dave on one of the wettest days of the year, for what was undoubtedly the soggiest shoot I have ever done. But lucky for us that also meant the Botanic gardens in Southport were empty for us to get some lovely pictures in the spot Sarah's parents had their own wedding photographs. 

We sheltered from the rain with Charlie the puppy before digging out the umbrellas and heading out and walking round the botanical gardens talking about their wedding and getting some snaps. These guys were awesome full of love and laughter and I cannot wait for their wedding!