2023 is the year that it rained at almost every single one of my weddings…. well, at least so far! Let’s talk about weather for a hot minute because this is literally the one thing none of us can control. It can rain at any given time of the year, weather its winter/early spring or summer/fall. It is bound to happen, and while we always want that perfect sunny 75 degree day, lets face it its just so rare! The best advice that I can give you (you, the person who is planning the wedding!) is to not lose sleep over if it rains on your wedding day. Your day is going to be magical NO MATTER WHAT! You can’t control the weather, but you can certainly control how you handle your day - so I say embrace the rain!

Kat and Zach wanted a super laid-back, fun, family-style backyard wedding. They invited 50 of their closest family and friends to enjoy the breathtaking lancaster county views with games like ‘stump’, cornhole, and ladder ball. These are visions that seem to be ideal for beautiful summer-like nights with the sun setting perfectly and a light crisp in the air… with NO RAIN! Unfortunately, the weather was not in their favor with consistent droplets throughout the entire day. Something I always appreciate in a couple is the ability to roll with the punches and be okay with what ever is taking place. Being able to have this mindset was SO helpful on my end because it allowed me to photograph them in their truest state of calmness and companionship. And listen, when it comes to rainy weather do you know what the best part is? the overcast skies!! It is an absolute dream to photograph in soft light like this so I appreciate Kat and Zach so much for being the cool couple that they are!

PS - the rain stopped just in time for their ceremony and behold! we had the most amazingly GORGEOUS golden hour for their backyard extravaganza! I hope you enjoy a little snippet of their day just as much as I did photographing it!