6 New Ideas for Your Wedding Photos

In Tuesday's post, we made a list of the most traditional wedding poses. Today, we're going to add a little to that list by considering a few creative shots to the bunch.

Bouquet Shots

If you have a decorative wrap or unique flowers and detail pieces, you should remember to take a few extra shots of your bouquet, especially if you are planning on preserving it later on.

Photo by Katelyn James

Outdoor Shots

Outdoor shots make for some of the most natural poses with the best lighting. Consider taking your pictures in an open field, in a nearby forest, barn, or woodsy area.

Photo by Whimsical Wonderland

Ring Shots

Grab a few shots of yours and your spouce's rings together with some of your favorite decor pieces from your wedding.

Photo by Katelyn James Photography

Generational Shots

If there are multiple generations present at the wedding, take a generational shot. This includes the bride, her mother and grandmother together.

Photo by Preston Bailey

Silhouette Shots

Ask your photographer about silhouette shots with your spouce. Silhouettes can make for some beautiful, intimate photos.

Photo by My Sweet and Saucy

Candid Shots

Candid shots are certainly the most fun. This can include laughing, dancing, or just being spontaneous. These are some of the most relaxed poses and can make for the best memories!

Photo by Grey Likes Weddings

Must-Have Poses for Your Wedding Day

Photography is the best way to preserve your favorite memories of the day. Once you’ve booked your wedding photographer, it’s important to plan ahead on the types of poses you want taken. It may help to compile a list of your favorite poses and discuss them with your photographer beforehand. To help get you started, here is a list of the most popular photography poses you can use for your wedding day.

Photo by Summer Street Photography 

Preparing for the Day

-Wedding dress hanging by itself

-Bridesmaids helping the bride into her dress

-Bride applying the finishing touches to her makeup

-Bride putting her veil on

-Bride's mother placing the veil

Photo by Once Wed

The Ceremony

-Parents and grandparents of the bride and groom being seated

-Groom waiting at the altar

-Bridesmaids and flower girl(s) walking down the aisle

-Bride and her father walking down the aisle

-Bride joining groom at the altar

-Entire wedding party at the altar

-The exchange of vows/rings

-The wedding kiss

-Bride and groom walking up the aisle

-All family combination shots (bride and groom with parents, grandparents, etc.)

Photo by Jose Villa Blog

The Reception

-Bride and groom entering the reception room

-Receiving line shots (posed and candid)

-Any/all other toasts

-The head table

-Bride and groom's first dance

-The cake table

-Bride and groom cutting the cake/ feeding each other first slice

-Bouquet toss

-Garter toss

-Guests dancing

-A shot of bride and groom with their guests at each table

-Bride and groom leaving in the getaway vehicle  

Photo by Stephanie Williams Photography

In Thursday’s post, we’re going to cover some of the more non-traditional, creative poses for your wedding!

Picnic-Inspired Summer Weddings

Photo by The Sweetest Occasion

I love picnics, and there is just something about an outdoor wedding that is both charming and romantic. Here are a few ideas for your own picnic-inspired summer wedding.

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When thinking of decor, try using mason jars, wooden crates and metal lunch pails. Remember bright colors and sweet summer flowers. Set up a chalkboard menu next to the dining area and plenty of fresh blankets and big baskets.

Photo by The Wedding Chicks

As for food, go for casual and comfort. Cakes, pies, and root beer floats are a very popular choice for picnics. As an added treat for your guests, hand out mini paper packaging so they can take their extras home.

Photo by 100 Layer Cake

A picnic-inspired wedding is a great opportunity to go vintage. You can set up refurbished or borrowed furniture and place your favorite pieces outside. This couple used books, baskets, and bottles in their furniture.

Photo by Oh Hello Friend

Pop Up Place Cards

Looking for some eye-catching place cards?

Photos by Camille Styles

Camille Styles recently featured a DIY on pop-up place cards that also double as napkin rings. This super simple project is an easy way to spruce up the look of a classic napkin ring. All you need is stock paper, scissors, a craft knife and double-sided tape.

After printing off the names of your guests on the stock paper, cut each name in a 6X1.5 inch strip. After using your craft knife to trace out the letters, gently pull out each letter and crease the edges up. Use the tape to shape your napkin ring and you're done!

You can customize your place cards by color, font, and size. Play around with different styles. Your guests will really enjoy seeing their names pop!

For the full DIY, visit Camille Styles.

Pinatas and Garland by Confetti System

Do you enjoy events with plenty of sparkle?

Confetti System is an online shop of all things confetti. They transform tissue paper, cardboard, and silk to create an event atmosphere like no other.

Photos by Confetti System

Not only do they sell confetti, pinatas and garlands, but Confetti System has been featured alongside top labels like Martha Stewart, Harper's Bazaar and J. Crew.

Confetti System also sells tissue paper and metallic foil flowers in different color combinations.

My favorite pieces are the unique tassel garlands. Each garland is 12ft. long with tassels ranging from 11-16" long.

There are some fantastic uses for these garlands and colorful pieces for your wedding. Use them as decor for your rehersal dinner, ceremony area, or reception hall!