Photo Credit: Lily Love
Planning your wedding day photos can feel like a daunting task. To simplify the process, figure out your priorities and intention for using the photos. For example, are these photos destined to be framed and on your wall, just for Facebook, or for a printed wedding album? Make a list of “must have” photos to share with your photographer that you think you would want framed/saved/preserved forever and ever and don’t sweat the other stuff. There will be fun/candid moments that pop up when taking your photos that your photographer will capture so you should end up with a perfect mix of your “must haves” and some unplanned/candid moments.
Must-have bridal party photo checklist!
Bridesmaids
- Getting ready — we had monogram embroidered waffle robes and a champagne toast.
- With florals — greenery (eucalyptus leaves, succulents) and a couple white roses
- Formal — use furniture in whatever space you have so not all your pictures are in a straight line.
Groomsmen
- Getting ready — if your hotel has a classy lobby it is a great opportunity to grab a fancy tux pic.
- Formal
- Fun
Whole bridal party
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Fun
Bride with groomsmen
Groom with bridesmaids
1:1 with each member of the bridal party
Some photos that you might love love love on Pinterest and are fun to have but may not be worth the stress of formally planning. You can ask your photographer to snap these type of pics at any time (eg bride with a beer, socks, groups of shoes of any kind (groomsmen, bridesmaid, bride and groom…). Also, you don’t need to plan/stage bridesmaids helping with the bustle picture because…they really need to help with the bustle! It happens naturally and inevitably. At the end of the day, were you really going to frame that pic of the groomsmen’s socks? Don’t sweat the small stuff!
Unsolicited Inc. 