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Fun Wedding Photo Ideas

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The wedding photos do not have to be the same joyless shots of the bridal party arranged like a class picture. People are getting creative with the wedding photos. These fun wedding photo ideas can be used to create keepsakes that will be treasured forever.

One bride had a modest heart cutout of the back of each of her bridesmaids’ dresses. For one great photo, the bride and bridesmaids faced away from the camera with the bride in the center. Having their arms around each other or holding hands would be a sentimental touch.

The newlyweds can take have a photo taken of them holding their parents’ wedding photos. Couples can create a special moment to be part of the wedding photos by placing a word made with large white letters in the grass within the photo. “Love” or “forever” are some good options for the word.

Involve your guests. Have an outline of a heart drawn on the pavement and have guests stand on the outline with the bride and groom standing inside the heart. With everyone facing the photographer, the photo is an excellent way to remember all the friends and family that were at the wedding. Also, it helps the guests feel more involved rather than being sent off to the reception and wait for the photos to be finished.

Creative bride and groom photos can be wonderful keepsakes to be framed and cherished for years to come. One romantic pose is of the bride facing away from the camera with the groom’s arms around her waist. With his hands, he can make a heart shape by having the thumb and index finger of one hand touching the thumb and index finger of the other hand.

Due to the tradition of the groom not seeing the bride before the big day, many couples miss out on touching photo opportunities before the ceremony. Some people have found ways to keep the tradition and still have a wedding photograph of the couple before the wedding. A common strategy is to keep a door between the bride and groom. A partially open door serves as a partition between the couple. A sentimental twist to this wedding photo pose is for the couple to exchange love letters and read them while the photographer takes pictures of the bride and groom’s reactions to the letters.

Sparklers can be great props for a fun wedding photo. The couple could be inside a heart made from sparklers. Some couples get the bridal party and guests involved in holding sparklers for fun wedding photos. If planning to use sparklers, the couple should check to be sure the use of sparklers won’t break the rules of the venue. An alternative location could be used for some sparkler photos or other fun props can be planned if the sparkers aren’t acceptable for the chosen venue.

For more great tips about adding fun to your special day, browse the Best for Bride blog. From planning to the reception, the bride and groom can have an enjoyable experience.

 

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Wedding Photography : Which style is right for you?

Wedding photography is one factor which you can get right, or go terribly wrong with. The pictures taken on the day form a critical part of your wedding memories, and so it is important that they are captured in the way you wish to remember them.

Today, there are various styles of photography to choose from. You can choose to go with a particular style, or a blend of styles, depending on what appeals to you. So, let us first try to understand these styles.

Traditional/Documentary Style photography

This is the tried and tested style of wedding photography that we recognize in our mother’s or even grandmother’s wedding album. The photographer works on capturing the couple and the crowd in set poses which are known to have worked over the years. The group photos are quite similar, with the people in the photographs assigned specific poses and places. Every detail of the wedding is covered in order, from when the bride dresses for the wedding,to the arrival of the couple at the venue, the ceremony and beyond. It is quite formal in nature, and predictable too. Most of the pictures look perfectly timed, are well-lit and done in portrait style. The photographer can be creative with the location and angles from where he shoots, but the options are limited. If you aren’t too adventurous and want a minimum guarantee on what you will receive, this is the style to opt for.

Photojournalism

In this modern style, the photographer works in the background, does his work unobtrusively, and captures the moments as and when they occur. The pictures reveal a story, like you would see in a documentary or magazine. There is less posing, arranging, lighting or timing, and your pictures will look natural and candid. If the photographer is talented, he will be able to capture the actual fun, excitement and emotions at the wedding by getting the best shots at the right time. There is a risk you run with this style if your photographer doesn’t have the necessary expertise. You may end up with an album full of random pictures that do not gel together.

Fine art photography

This is perhaps the most dramatic style, where the photographer experiments with styles, lighting and posing to transform your pictures into pieces of art. One thing is certain, your wedding pictures will be unique. The personal style of the photographer seeps into every picture, the beauty of the background is wrapped into the frame and artistic composition is the ultimate aim. Like in photojournalism, the pictures convey a story, but the methods, medium and effects are entirely different.

A harmonious blend of Traditional and modern

The go-to choice for most couples today, this is a blend of portrait photography with photojournalism. Here, you get the best of both worlds. The photographer not only captures all the classic portraits, but also pays attention to the details of the day in his pictures. You may however, find that your album is pretty similar to the others in his portfolio. If predictability is what you prefer, this is the choice you need.

Hopefully, you now have a clear idea of what style suits your personality. For more wedding advice and tips on planning for your big day, visit us at Best for Bride.

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Keeping Emotions at Bay during your Wedding

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Your wedding will probably be one of the most emotional days of your life and it will be difficult to control your emotions as you are walking down the aisle. Many brides, who are even more emotional than some, will have an even more difficult task when trying to control their emotions than the average bride.

For these brides, looking for ways to control those emotions so that the wedding photos turn out great can be quite a chore. However, there are many things that you can do to help keep your photos beautiful and your emotions at bay.

Think of Something Funny

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Does your groom have a funny nickname for you? Or perhaps you have a funny experience that you shared together. Whatever typically makes you laugh, keep this thought in your mind while you are going through the marriage process.

Whenever you begin to feel the tears pile up, bring to mind this memory. It may be enough to keep your emotions under control during the ceremony. It may even be helpful to have a few jokes in mind or to write humorous vows to each other as well.

Get your Fiancé on Board

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Inform your fiancé that it is likely that you will be fairly emotional on your wedding day. He may be able to think of some ways to help ease your nerves while you are going through the process of becoming married as well.

It may be helpful if he whispers to you during the ceremony when you look as though you are about to lose it. Or perhaps he could hold your hand a little tighter when you appear to be ready to cry as well.

Consider Letting the Tears Roll

Nothing is more special to a groom than an emotional bride. Your groom will probably love that you are overly emotional on your wedding day because it will mean that you are excited to marry him. You may want to consider simply letting your emotions run their course during your wedding rather than trying to hold them back.

While you may be worried about the wedding photos, you may want to consider taking pictures before the ceremony. This way you will be nervous, but your emotions will not have already taken control yet. You can also hold some tissues and invest in some good waterproof mascara as well. This way you will have something to protect your makeup and dry up the tears along the way.

Conclusion

Even though your wedding is an emotional event, there are ways that you can attempt to keep your emotions under control. However, keep in mind that crying because you’re happy is a wonderful feeling. It may be best to simply allow yourself to experience one of the best parts about becoming married.

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Planning an outdoor Wedding

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Outdoor weddings can be extremely beautiful and are popular for times when the weather is generally nice. However, there is also a lot of planning that should be put into the process as well and many things to consider. If you are considering an outdoor wedding for your own wedding, it is a good idea to consider the following items through your planning process.

Make sure that your guests are comfortable

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If you are having a wedding in the heat of summer, you may want to consider supplying some things that will make your guests more comfortable, especially those who are elderly. For example, you can hand out bottles of water to guests or supply them with hand held fans that will help cool them off. Sometimes renting a tent can also help keep them cool through the entire ceremony as well.

It may also be a good idea to plan an area that your guests can escape the heat. For example, if you are having your wedding outdoors, plan it near a building where guests can go inside if they become overheated. It may also be a good idea to have your reception indoors as well.

Have a Backup

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Whenever you plan an outdoor wedding, you will need to make sure to take mother nature into account as well. There is always a chance that the weather will not play out how you had hoped and that you are unable to have the wedding outdoors. For this reason, you should make sure that you have a backup plan to help fight back against the last minute weather changes.

You should also plan for wind that may be bothersome during the wedding proceedings. Instead of choosing a wedding dress that is light and airy, you should consider heavier materials instead. It is also a good idea to choose hairstyles that will not be blown away either.

Benefits of an outdoor wedding

One of the best things about having your wedding outdoors is that you will be able to enjoy the natural decorations that the outdoors has to offer. This means that you will not have a need to spend as much money on decorations.

This is also a great way to save some money on the venue as well because it is likely that an outdoor wedding will not require as much of a deposit as one that is held indoors. However, this also means that it will be more difficult to set up and that you will probably be forced to set up chairs and decorate the morning of your wedding so that they do not become damaged overnight.

Conclusion

An outdoor wedding can be beautiful and exciting. Many are choosing outdoor weddings in today’s wedding industry and there are many ways that brides who choose this style can be accommodated. Just make sure that you put a lot of thought into the planning process for your wedding.

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