Weddings February 2025 | Page 7

Must-have photos can ensure that the wedding album has all the shots desired

Capturing album memories

Must-have photos can ensure that the wedding album has all the shots desired

A couple shares a silly kiss while posing for the camera .
Couples who hire a professional photographer to capture their weddings may end up with anywhere from 400 to 600 images . Couples who do not want to leave things up to chance should sit down with their photo professionals and discuss the key shots .
A child does her best to take a shot at a wedding .
A bride smiles as she gets a hand out of a car .
Copyright Gregory Cain
Before the ceremony
· Wedding day outfits hanging in the wardrobe or placed over a chair
· Wedding invitation surrounded by bouquets
· Wedding rings side by side
· Outfit accessories , such as shoes , jewelry , a veil , and cuff links
· Bride and bridesmaids getting hair and makeup done
· Groom and groomsmen laughing and having fun
· Bride getting zipped up into her dress
At the ceremony
· Guests entering the ceremony site
· Ushers escorting guests to their seats
· Close-ups of the couple separately waiting to see their soon-to-be spouse
· Cute kids participating in the ceremony coming down the aisle
· Parents of the couple coming down the aisle or seated
· Shots of all members of the wedding party
· Guests of honor , such as grandparents
· Partner coming down the aisle and the partner ’ s reaction
· Exchange of rings
· First kiss
· A wide shot of the guests at the ceremony
· Signing the marriage certificate
· The processional with the newly hitched couple beaming
· Couple in the limo backseat Portraits
· Couple with bridesmaids and groomsmen
· Bride and maid / matron of honor
· Groom and best man
· Couple with each set of parents and siblings
· Couple with close family members
At the reception
· Couple ’ s first entrance
· Special signage , decorations or photos of the scenery
· Wedding cake details
· Toasts and speeches from key people
· First dance as a couple
· Father / daughter , mother / son dances , if applicable
· Couple mingling with guests
· Guests dancing and having fun
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