Photographer Says Couple 'Fully Embraced' Torrential Downpour on Wedding Day in Hawaii: See the Muddy Dress (Exclusive)

• Stephanie Morrison and Scott Platt tied the knot on Nov. 6 in Oahu, Hawaii, amid some less-than-ideal weather conditions

• The bride and groom didn't let a torrential downpour stop their ceremony, even if it meant being soaking wet and standing in mud

• "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," the couple's wedding photographer, Katrina Cohen, tells PEOPLE

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 of Katrina Marie Photography, tells PEOPLE.

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."

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During the ceremony, the groom was in flip-flops while the bride and officiant were barefoot on a patch of dirt surrounded by lush greenery, which quickly became a muddy mess. Pooling water turned the dirt into a slippery mud puddle, quickly staining the bottom of the white wedding dress brown.

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.

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 like Jurassic Park and King Kong, but she never imagined that surprise rain would make them all the more special (and viral 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."

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.

"They had fun reception outfits for much later in the evening and by then everyone was dry," Cohen notes. "I mean we were in Hawaii, everyone was dry within an hour."

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, with Platt partying in an inflatable T-Rex costume.

Following the reception was a late-night after-party at The Pupu House. The tiki bar was formerly Moose McGillycuddy's, which is where the bride's parents met, according to her wedding website.

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."

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