When you remember your special day, you never want to have regrets (and you VERY rarely will!). The photos from your big day are what you have to look back on, and trust me, you will look at them hundreds of times. Making a photo list for your photographer and your wedding planners to hold ensure you have all the photos you dream of when you sit down and continue to obsess about your wedding day.
Here are some suggestions of not-so-obvious special moments to be sure to capture throughout the day:
You and your dress: You will never look at it the same way again, with that magical twinkle in your eye.
First look between you and your partner: This is such a special moment for the both of you. Brides, you have spent hours and hours getting ready to look perfect for your partner. You have prepared the perfect hair, shoes, makeup, jewelry, and of course dress for your partner to see. Why not capture the excitement of revealing the look?
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| Photo credit: Shelterwood Photography |
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| Photo credit: Shelterwood Photography |
First look with parents: Not only have you been preparing for this special day, your parents have too. Capturing the moment when the father of the bride sees his little girl is one that will bring tears to your eyes in the following years. Same goes for mom; she will be glowing with excitement for her son or her daughter, making a perfect moment to capture.
The whole darn family: Would it not suck to forget to get a picture with one of your brothers or sisters, or your cousins, or your grandparents? Right now, you don’t think it will happen, but in the excitement of your day and with all of the people who will be around, please do not rely on your memory. Write it down so others can help you remember to get these shots. Get them all in!
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| Photo credit: Nichy Photography |
When the groom sees the bride coming down the aisle: This is FOR SURE my favourite moment in a wedding. Even if you do a first look before the ceremony, this moment can still be so heartwarming.
Your parents during the ceremony: Seeing their happiness will make you smile. They are so proud of you and this moment. Why not have this memory to look back on for years to come?
Group shot with all of your guests: This can be an organizational nightmare, but one that is well worth it. Asking everyone to gather on the front steps of the church, outside of the venue doors, or even on the dance floor allows you to look back and smile at how lucky you were to have all of these people who mean so much to you there to celebrate your love for one another.
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| Photo credit: Nichy Photography |
These are just suggestions, but the best suggestion we can give is for all of your photo ideas and wants to be WRITTEN DOWN and given to someone trustworthy on your big day. If you have a wedding planner (for example, Everly & Grace Weddings), they are the perfect person to put in charge of this list. They will make sure the photographer captures these moments. If not, a parent or close friend is also a good option, but be sure they are assertive enough to make ensure that these photos happen.
Let's make sure you that years down the road, you have all the photos possible to look back on in order to reminisce on your perfect day.
Much love,
Everly & Grace
