You can spend months planning for blue skies and sunshine, but sometimes the weather just has other ideas. Here’s the thing: some of our favourite wedding moments have happened under grey clouds, with bouquets held in one hand and an umbrella in the other.

So for The Alfresco Issue, we’re celebrating the couples who leaned right into the rain – who danced in puddles, embraced soggy hems, and turned a downpour into something honestly unforgettable. If you’re worrying about the forecast, scroll on: these photos prove a little rain can’t wash away the joy (and sometimes, it makes the whole day even better).

P.S. Want tips for how to deal with rain on your wedding day? Click here.

Header & above Photo by Todd Hunter Mcgaw via Laura & Grant’s Fun Summer Wedding at Gold Coast Farm House

Photo by Brett Scapin Photography via Ken & Meg’s Soft Garden Wedding at Linnaeus Farm

Photo by Cloud Catcher Studio via Sara & Ash’s Rainy & Fun-Filled Byron Bay Wedding

Photo by Lauren Olivia via Kayley & Trent’s Close Call Rainy Day Wedding Celebration!

Photo by Lucinda May Photography via Nicole & Trent’s Romantic & Magical Rainy Wedding Day

Photo by Essjay Photography via Grace & Josh’s Country Disco Wedding in Alectown

Photo by O Lemonade via Shane & Steph’s Intimate Summer Wedding in Port Melbourne

Photo by Lea & Lens via Beth & Pablo’s Intimate Snowy Mountains Wedding

Photo by Across the Forest via Mel & Darcy’s Dark Romantic Sydney Wedding

Photo by Bonny Wythes via Rose & Alex’s Beautiful In Blue Country Wedding

Photo by Salt Atelier via Zeinab & Gassan’s Intimate & Classic At Home Wedding

Photo by Stone & Wool Photography via Cynthia & Morgan’s Intimate Rainy Day Beach Wedding