As one of Coffs Harbour’s leading wedding celebrant’s, I have had the privilege of marrying hundreds of couples at times when the weather has other plans.  Let’s be honest, when you imagine your wedding day, you probably picture the Coffs Coast blue skies, sunshine, and that perfect golden-hour glow. So when the forecast calls for rain, it can feel like a challenge.

In fact, some say it’s lucky. There are plenty of very real, very beautiful reasons why rain might just make your big day even more unforgettable.

There’s something about the sound of rainfall that softens the world — it brings people closer together. Whether you’re cozying up under umbrellas, dancing barefoot on damp grass, or snuggled inside a warm venue, rain naturally creates a romantic, intimate atmosphere. It forces everyone to slow down, be present, and just soak in the moment (pun intended).

Any photographer will tell you overcast skies make for the best lighting. No harsh shadows, no squinting eyes — just soft, moody, cinematic beauty. Add some mist or reflections on wet pavement, and you’ve got the recipe for breathtaking photos that are anything but basic. And a couple kissing under an umbrella? Pure romance.

Across many cultures, rain is a sign of new beginnings, fertility, and growth. What better way to start your marriage than with a natural symbol of washing away the past and stepping into something fresh and full of promise?

Rain on your wedding day forces you to let go of perfection. And honestly, that’s a beautiful metaphor for marriage itself. You roll with it. You laugh when things don’t go exactly as planned. You hold hands and make memories anyway — and that’s what makes the day truly yours.

Guests will remember your wedding not because the weather was perfect, but because it was yours. Maybe there were rain boots under wedding dresses, or hot chocolate instead of cocktails, or a spontaneous indoor dance party. Rain has a funny way of creating the most heartfelt, joyful, and candid moments.

So if the clouds roll in — don’t panic.
Grab an umbrella, kiss in the rain, laugh with your people, and know that something beautiful is still unfolding. The best memories often come from the unexpected. And years from now, you’ll smile and say, “Remember how it rained on our wedding day? That was the best.”

Because, truly, it can be and you’re in good hands every step of the way.

Married By Simon – celebrating happiness since 2008.

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  • We can’t thank you enough for making our wedding day so special. We truly appreciate the time you took getting to know us. Almost three months later and our guests still comment on how beautiful the ceremony was. We had such a fun day and you topped it off with your relaxed nature and great sense of humour.

    Sarah & Scott

  • There is no possible way to thank you for the effort that you went to, to make our ceremony as personal and perfect as it was.  Almost two months on people are still talking about how wonderful you and our ceremony was.  Thank you so much Simon from the bottom of our hearts.  You made our day perfect.

    Jason and Shantelle

  • Simon made us feel at ease from our first contact through to the conclusion of the ceremony. Simon’s confident, professional and positive approach made the preparation and ceremony a breeze! We sincerely thank him for his contribution to our wedding.

    Louise and Mark

  • Simon, we want to thank you for being part our celebrant, for marrying us and for being a huge part of our beautiful day.  Our ceremony was everything we wanted – relaxed, personal and special.  We appreciate your guidance throughout it all.  Thank you.  With love Karlee and Luke.

    Karlee and Luke

  • We would just like to THANK YOU for such a perfect and personal ceremony. Our guests thought you were a friend we had known for years (we didn’t tell them any different). There were so many positive comments about the work you did. We loved that you kept the ceremony about us, that you talked about our story and you were so professional. Great suggestion about the music playing throughout. We would highly recommend you to all of our friends and family (even strangers). I also believe that you made such an impact, our guests would be recommending you to their people.

    Your work was very much appreciated!! We can not thank you enough, Simon!!

    Pav & Jacob

  • We would like to thank you for the great job you did at our beach wedding. You were so professional and caring about everything and everyone. You had all the equipment set up on the beach and everyone was able to hear you clearly. You made our day so special and stress free. We have been to a lot of weddings and the celebrants don’t come anywhere near your presentation. At the end of the ceremony everyone was commenting on how personal the ceremony was and how modern you presented yourself at the ceremony. We highly recommend having Simon for your wedding. As a celebrant you would not find a more professional, caring, honest, young and touching one like him. Thanks Simon.

    Angela and Lucas