No one wants to have to bust out a basket of wedding umbrellas for rain on their wedding day (cue Alanis Morissette warble). But due to unfortunate realities, sometimes you don’t have any choice. Rain does a few nice things for weddings. (Clouds make for the best photos.) But mostly it just makes everything really soggy and wet. And if you’re the kind of person who spent a lot of time thinking about beautiful outdoor wedding portraits, it can also jack your plans for photos. But it doesn’t have to! Yes, you probably want to buy a just-in-case wedding umbrella for rain for practical purposes. (Or two. Or a dozen, depending on how much you trust your people to read a weather report before showing up at your wedding.) But a stylish umbrella can also add some fun and whimsy to your wedding photos. My favorite wedding umbrellas for rain are the clear bubble kind (because you can actually see your faces). At $15 a pop, they don’t break the bank and they make for dreamy and romantic portraits like this:
If pictures aren’t your top priority, then any old umbrella that covers your body can be a good wedding umbrella for rain (I got you this windproof taco umbrella because I love you). But if you want form and function, then I’ve rounded up ten of my favorite wedding umbrellas for rain afflicted nuptials:
Our Favorite WEDDING UMBRELLAS FOR RAIN
This clear bubble umbrella is pretty much the gold standard in cute yet functional wedding umbrellas for rain. At $14 you could even spring for wedding umbrellas in bulk for your whole wedding party. (Totes Women’s Clear Wedding Umbrella, $14)
Leave it to Kate Spade to do a cheeky twist on the clear umbrella. This one says “Love Is In The Air.” So if you’re looking for a statement wedding umbrella for rainy festivities, this is your guy. (Kate Spade Love Is In The Air Umbrella)
If you’re looking for something a little more whimsical, this metallic polka dot bubble umbrella has you… wait for it… covered. Badum tsss. (ShedRain Bubble Umbrella in Clear Gold Dot)
I am only a tiny bit obsessed with this holographic umbrella. While it’s not technically clear, it’s close enough, and frankly I need it in my life. So maybe you need it in your wedding. (Holographic Umbrella)
If you’re buying wedding umbrellas in bulk and want to save a few bucks, these dome umbrellas are a little cheaper, under $10. They don’t offer quite as much coverage as the full bubble umbrella, but on the upside, you can get them in a bunch of fun pastel colors in addition to the OG clear umbrella. (PanDaDa Clear Umbrella)
What’s that? Did I hear you say what you really wanted is a wedding umbrella that’s also a lightsaber? Well you’re in luck, because I got you just that. Or if you’re not really feeling The Force, but still want an umbrella to light your way, this light up clear umbrella would make for some really cool after-dark photos. (LED Lightsaber Umbrella)
If a wedding parasol is more your style, but you still need protection from the elements, this clear lace umbrella is a two-for-one. (Transparent Princess Style Rain Umbrella)
This cityscape umbrella is perfect for your NYC or London elopement. (Fashion Bubble Umbrella)
You know what really doesn’t vibe? Confetti and moisture. But you can get this fun polka dot wedding umbrella for rain and it’s almost like the next best thing. (Totes Clear Bubble Umbrella in Dots)
And if a clear umbrella really isn’t your jam, I had to throw in this heart shaped red umbrella for good measure. Is it a little cheesy? Maybe. Is it cheesy in all the right ways? Yes. (Heart Shaped Umbrella)
While I obviously hope you’ll all have clear skies on your wedding day and won’t need a wedding umbrella for rain—I am not going to be one of those people who tells you that rain on your wedding day is lucky because that’s some bullshit—I have also been to enough weddings to know that, barring actual hurricane levels of moisture, a little precipitation seldom spoils the mood. And with a stylish umbrella, it won’t spoil photos either.
