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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  • Thank you so much for performing your duties so brilliantly on our wedding day.  You really were an integral part of things going so well and we can’t stress enough how at ease you made us feel in front of everybody.  You have received many compliments from our guests and will certainly be recommending you to all of our family and friends.  You really did help to make our special day as great as it was.

    Kath and Ross

  • Hi Simon, Renee and I just wanted to shoot you a quick email to thank you for your amazing ceremony on Sunday. You were calm and professional throughout the whole process and we were extremely happy with the way you conducted our wedding. A special thank you for coming out on Saturday evening for a practice run through. That really helped to calm everyone and to let us all know what to expect. It was so cool to have the ceremony so personalised and your assistance and advice was greatly appreciated. Nearly all our guests commented on just how special the ceremony was and of course Renee and I are stoked with how it went. We couldn’t have dreamed the ceremony would go so well and without you it wouldn’t have! So thanks again Simon! We will definitely recommend you to any of our friends who need an awesome celebrant!

    Renee and Ben

  • 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

  • Hi Simon, we are on our honeymoon and remembering our wedding day. We cannot thank you enough for all that you did in making our ceremony special to us and the best everyone else has witnessed. Particularly our parents who doubted our decision for a civil celebrant – they loved every part of it! You exceeded our expectation and made us feel like we have known you all our lives. You calmed me and guided us all to make it a beautiful ceremony. Again, it was a great pleasure to have met you and shared the day with you.

    Dee and Adrian

  • Thank you for everything you did leading up to and during our ceremony.  Your friendly and confident approach made us feel very comfortable and at ease on the big day and you played a big part in that we just wanted to say thank you very much.

    Rohan and Simone

  • 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