Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt.Photo:Katrina Marie Photography
Katrina Marie Photography
A bride and groom made the most of a torrential downpour that occurred during their wedding ceremony.
Stephanie Elizabeth Kanani Morrison and Scott Matthew Platt originally hoped for sunny skies on their destination wedding day at Kualoa Ranch in Oahu, Hawaii, on Nov. 6. But the heavy rain that came down during their afternoon ceremony might have been a blessing in disguise.
“There was truly nothing that was going to rain on Scott and Stephanie’s parade — literally,” the couple’s wedding photographer, Katrina Cohen ofKatrina Marie Photography, tells PEOPLE.
Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt’s wedding.Katrina Marie Photography
The breathtaking outdoor wedding began with clear skies, but it wasn’t long before umbrellas needed to come out.
“We truly had no idea that it was going to torrential downpour the way that it did!” Cohen says. “It was absolutely insane. I’ve never experienced that type of rain while shooting before.”
Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt’s wedding ceremony before the rain.Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt’s wedding ceremony during the rain.Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt’s wedding ceremony before the rain.PHOTO:Katrina Marie PhotographyStephanie Morrison and Scott Platt’s wedding ceremony during the rain.PHOTO:Katrina Marie Photography
Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt’s wedding ceremony before the rain.Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt’s wedding ceremony during the rain.
Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt’s wedding ceremony before the rain.
Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt’s wedding ceremony during the rain.
Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt’s wedding ceremony before the rain.PHOTO:Katrina Marie PhotographyStephanie Morrison and Scott Platt’s wedding ceremony during the rain.PHOTO:Katrina Marie Photography
But the couple didn’t seem to mind the strong wind and rain, as they didn’t stop the ceremony and instead continued on while laughing, smiling and soaking wet.
“Before the rain even started, I had never seen two people look at each other with so much love and admiration. Scott and Stephanie had me sobbing behind the camera,” Cohen says. “The fact that they didn’t let the rain stop them and that they FULLY embraced it was one of the most magical things I’ve ever captured. That is true love right there.”
Morrison and Platt’s 118 wedding guests were also on board to continue the rainy ceremony.
“It actually started to come down pretty hard during the ring exchange, and the officiant asked the couple if she should keep going, and it was actually the guests who started screaming ‘LET’S DO THIS! WE ARE HERE! LET’S GO, LET’S CELEBRATE!!’ It was beautiful,” Cohen shares.
Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt.Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt.Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt.PHOTO:Katrina Marie PhotographyStephanie Morrison and Scott Platt.PHOTO:Katrina Marie Photography
Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt.Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt.
Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt.
Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt.PHOTO:Katrina Marie PhotographyStephanie Morrison and Scott Platt.PHOTO:Katrina Marie Photography
She continues: “Everyone started screaming and cheering. The guests were SO happy to celebrate the couple they adore. They really were not phased. Everyone was laughing and cheering their hearts out. It was a really special moment to be a part of.”
Cohen already knew that the photos would be beautiful due to the wedding’s scenic landscape, which has been the filming site of blockbuster films likeJurassic ParkandKing Kong, but she never imagined that surprise rain would make them all the more special (andviral on Instagram).
“There was nothing that was going to stop me from capturing this moment, torrential downpour and all, I will do anything to get the shot for my clients,” she says. “I knew the photos were going to be epic.”
Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt.Katrina Marie Photography
Water damage caused her camera to stop working afterward, but it was all worth it for the stunning shots. Plus, she has insurance and a backup camera, so she says “it was really no big deal.”
“The camera is fixed now and works just as good as always,” she adds.
Because their guests didn’t bring a change of clothes, Morrison and Platt decided to stay in their wet wedding attire too.
The reception took place outside as well, but luckily, Cohen recalls, “it didn’t rain too badly,” and there was a tent available just in case. Morrison and Platt even had a fun twist on their second looks, withPlatt partying in an inflatable T-Rex costume.
The next day, the newlyweds had a beach day in front of the Kaimana Beach Hotel. They concluded their celebration on Nov. 8 watching fireworks on the water in Waikiki.
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“This just shows that no matter what, anything can happen at your wedding, and the best thing to do is to embrace the day you get and to remember why you’re doing it — because you love that person more than anything,” Cohen says. “That’s what it’s all about. Finding your person and committing to eternity. A little rain shouldn’t ruin that.”
source: people.com
