Photo of the Day
A breaking in the clouds creates gorgeous lighting for a sweet wedding photo.
A breaking in the clouds creates gorgeous lighting for a sweet wedding photo.
Photo-taking opportunities with the bridesmaids are endless, but don't forget about honoring that other special lady on your big day: your flower girl! Aside from tossing petals down the aisle, you'll want to plan a few fun photos centered around your little one. Precious moments abound with these aww-worthy snapshot ideas.
Have your flower girl and ring bearer hold up a decorative frame, ask your photographer position you so that you're within the frame, and snap away!
Photo Credit: Renaissance Studios
If you're having more than one flower girl, ask your photographer to snap a few candid shots of the two of them interacting together.
Photo Credit: Misty Miotto Photography
Getting into the wedding gown is no easy feat — here, a flower girl does the honors of zipping up the bride.
Photo Credit: JAG Studios
Natural light lends an ethereal quality to this bridal portrait with the flower girls.
Photo Credit: Images by Berit, member of Professional Photographers of America
A flower girl steals the show in this exuberant snapshot.
Photo Credit: Smith Squared Photography
This heartwarming photo captures the joy of seeing the bride for the first time on her big day.
Related: Magical Photos of Parents Seeing Their Daughter As a Bride For the First Time
Photo Credit: Ueda Photography
A mischevious duo peers through a window, hoping to get a better look at the newlyweds.
Photo Credit: Emin Photography
This exceptional photograph is reminiscent of a Renaissance painting.
Photo Credit: Imagery Concepts Photography
Recreate this memorable shot by wrapping your veil around the two of you. (Recite the classic patty-cake nursery rhyme to help keep them occupied long enough to take the photo!)
Photo Credit: Bobby Earle
This veil shot would make a sweet gift to give to the flower girl at her own wedding, someday. Other options: Have her step into your (oversized) shoes or "try on" jewelry.
Photo Credit: Nathan Desch Photography
Everyone knows that the wedding day can be exhausting — this bridal party decided to savor a few minutes snuggled up in bed together.
Photo Credit: Kristen Jane Photography
Two little ones use the bride's dress as an opportunity to show off their Gymboree moves.
Photo Credit: VeroLuce Photography
Use my poufy skirt as a makeshift cushion? Don't mind if I do.
Photo Credit: Elle Lily Photography and Videography
The cutest copycats we ever did see!
Photo Credit: Ciro Photography
Add this touching pose to your must-have shot list.
Photo Credit: Amber Davis Photography
Get your groom in on the fun with a group shot. Crowd together on a couch (like this couple), hold hands while walking away from the camera, or come up with your own unique pose.
Photo Credit: Camille Catherine Photography
As if this pic wasn't adorable enough, they're wearing matching baby's breath crowns.
Photo Credit: Randy + Ashley
Double up for a darling shot together.
Photo Credit: Joanna Tano Photography
No kiddo can resist plopping down and playing with the bride's dress.
Photo Credit: Camille Catherine Photography
A bride bends down and whispers some words of encouragement to her littlest bridal attendant.
Photo Credit: Megan Vaughan Photography
Snapshots of the ring bearer and flower girl stealing a kiss or sheepishly interacting together are too cute for words.
Photo Credit: Megan Vaughan Photography
If you and/or your fiancé have kids together or from a previous relationship, make them feel included by allowing them to take part in the ceremony.
Related: How to Plan a Blended Family Wedding
Photo Credit: Stephanie Brazzle Photography
Say "cheese!" Seriously, is there anything more squeal-inducing than baby chompers?
Photo Credit: Eleanor Williamson / Event Design and Coordination: Bluebird Productions
If you're having a tough time getting your flower girl to stand still long enough for posed portraits, then capture some action shots of the two of you exploring the venue's surroundings instead.
Photo Credit: Jessica Lorren Photography / Event Design and Coordination: Bluebird Productions
Add a vibrant pop of color to your wedding prep photos by outfitting your 'maids and flower girl in matching robes.
Related: 60 Must-Have "Getting Ready" Photos
Photo Credit: Chris J. Evans Photography / Event Design and Coordination: Unveiled Hawaii
The juxtaposition between the Cinderella-esque dresses and industrial surrounding makes for a memorable snapshot.
Photo Credit: A Guy + A Girl Photography
Consider including your mini-me in your getting-ready routine to make her feel special and appreciated. (Note: Discuss the timeline with her parents in advance.)
Photo Credit: Sam Hurd Photography / Event Design and Coordination: Tracie Domino Events
Gather all of your attendants for an ensemble shot that will be the star of your wedding album.
Photo Credit: onelove photography / Event Design and Coordination: So Eventful
If you have a daughter, niece, cousin, or close family friend that's too old to be a flower girl, you can honor her by asking her to be a junior bridesmaid.
Photo Credit: Kat Braman Photography / Event Design and Coordination: Posh Parties
Two pint-sized bridal attendants stand in awe together as they gaze at the bride's dress.
Photo Credit: Sam Hurd Photography / Event Design and Coordination: Tracie Domino Events
Often, the most memorable photos are the ones you didn't even plan. Exhibit A: This hilarious group shot gone awry.
Photo Credit: A Guy + A Girl Photography
A ribbon wand is a great way to keep little ones' hands occupied during photo sessions.
Photo Credit: Castaldo Studio / Event Design and Coordination: Tracie Domino Events
C'mon, you know that you want to sneak a peek, too.
Photo Credit: Sargeant Creative / Event Design and Coordination: Sterling Social
Exit your house of worship with your flower girl scooped up into your arms so she can get a better view of confetti or any other fun objects being tossed your way.
Photo Credit: Photography by Edmonson Weddings
Front and back shots of your flower girl walking down the aisle are a must, especially since this is often a pivotal moment that brides don't get to witness for themselves.
Photo Credit: Photography by Edmonson Weddings
Give your flower girl some blooms of their own to hold. Bonus points if they're willing to give you a sweet peck on the hand.
Photo Credit: Photography by Edmonson Weddings
It's easy to see why this adorable photo has been shared on Pinterest thousands of times.
Photo Credit: Archetype Studio Inc.
This little girl played dress-up with the bride's wedding gown — her expression is priceless!
Photo Credit: Elevate Photography
The cuteness factor is off the charts in this snapshot!
Photo Credit: Elevate Photography
When it comes to flower girls and ring bearers at your wedding, we think the more, the merrier!
Photo Credit: Corbin Gurkin / Event Coordination and Design: Easton Events
Give your flower girl her very own special photo op.
Photo Credit: Corbin Gurkin / Event Coordination and Design: Easton Events
Props can make your wedding photos even more eye-catching. Mr. and Mrs. blocks aren't a far stretch from Legos, helping to keep your flower girl engaged.
Related: 50 Sweet Props You'll Want to Use in Your Wedding Photos
Photo Credit: Jana Williams / Planning and Design: Gather Events
A bride gives her flower girl a big squeeze, resulting in an endearing wedding photograph.
Photo Credit: Jana Williams / Planning and Design: Gather Events
The bride and her flower girl show off their wedding-worthy kicks.
Photo courtesy of The Invisible Bridesmaid / Event Coordination and Design: The Invisible Bridesmaid
Capture this precious moment and have your tot pose beside your wedding gown.
Photo Credit: Mioara Dragan Photography
Finally, it's your wedding day, and you get to marry your fiancé, pledging to love and cherish one another for the rest of your lives. "Happy" doesn't even begin to describe this feeling — you're so over-the-moon ecstatic that it's contagious to everyone around you.
Photo Credit: Mioara Dragan Photography
Embrace Life Photography captured this tender moment between a bride and her flower girl.
Photo Credit: Embrace Life Photography
Photo by: Steve Steinhardt on Inspired By This via Lover.ly
Tip of the Day: Don't skip the escort cards — they're a must in order to ensure a comfortable experience for your guests. When guests don't have a predetermined seating arrangement, they tend to get nervous about being able to sit next to people they know. When the reception doors open, you don't want them flinging their purses onto tables or guarding chairs, leaving slower-moving guests stuck sitting next to strangers.
Plus, check out 10 Unique Ideas for Your Escort Cards. Visit sharonnaylor.net for more great tips and advice.
We love this beautiful way to capture a photo of the bride and groom getting ready together for the big day — without seeing each other.
Your wedding dress is the most memorable (and probably the costliest) outfit you'll ever wear. Make the most of those 12+ hours by capturing your chosen style in all its splendor on film! "Talk to your photographer in detail about your wish list and carve out time in the day to shoot these moments. You'd be shocked at how many weddings we see where the bride can't find more than two or three good shots of her gown from the whole day!" says Rebecca Schoneveld, a Brooklyn-based gown designer. Check out some basic must-haves, along with beautiful ways to highlight specific gown features.
By: Stefania Sainato
If your dress features va-va-voom volume, then take advantage of it with this adorable shot.
Photo Credit: Tin Sparrow Studio
Wearing a floral-inspired dress? Take a cue from this chic bride and choose a bouquet that reflects the lines and textures of your gown's blooms.
Related: Creating the Perfect Bridal Bouquet: Everything You Need to Know
Photo Credit: John Solano / Event Designer: International Event Company
On the move! Do a little twirl and play with your wedding gown's skirt to recreate this graceful portrait.
Related: The Most Popular Wedding Photos
Photo Credit: Studio Navigo
We love how this snapshot features all of the bride's accessories, in addition to her gown.
Photo Credit: Jerry Ghionis, member of Professional Photographers of America
We don't know what's more dazzling, that passionate embrace or crystal beadwork.
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Messina
There's nothing more exhilarating than the walk down the aisle — capture onlookers' expressions as they see your gown for the first time.
Photo Credit: ProudRad on Bride and Breakfast via Loverly
Up, up, and away! Edmonson Photography utilized a high vantage point to capture this unique portrait of a bride's gown.
Photo Credit: Photography by Edmonson Weddings
Show off a gorgeous ruffled skirt with this down-under shot.
Photo Credit: Morgan Lynn Photography
Pure romance! We're blown away by this flowing train photo.
Photo Credit: Rawsii Photography
"Get lots of full-length options while you're dancing! The first dance is such a romantic moment, and the movement of the dress is really at its best," say the pros at Mon Amie Bridal Salon.
Photo Credit: Claire Morgan Photography
Add a blink-and-you'll-miss-it family photo, childhood keepsake, or another fun surprise.
Related: 100 Sentimental Wedding Ideas
Photo Credit: Zenobia Studios
Have your newly-minted husband lift you up for a romantic photograph that shows off the volume of your dress.
Photo Credit: Sarah Kate Photography
"Bridal portraits should play off the bride's personality," says Jocelyn Voo from Everly Studios. For example, the graffiti backdrop and leopard sunglasses perfectly complement this bride's fun, free-spirited style.
Photo Credit: Everly Studios
"I love photos of the mom, sisters, or bridesmaids helping the bride into her gown. It's such a sentimental moment!" Schoneveld says. A messy room can ruin the shot, so she recommends having your loved ones clear away any random items — bags, clothes, curling irons, etc. — from the background first.
Photo Credit: XSIGHT Productions
Pucker up for this dynamic couple's portrait idea.
Photo Credit: Zee Anna Photography
Draw attention to a show-stopping mermaid skirt with this seated pose.
Photo Credit: Rebecca Marie Photography
Celebrate your wedding gown from all angles. The bride pictured here had a blast playing dress-up in her gown, and it shows in her photos.
Photo Credit: Melissa Musgrove Photography / Event Design and Coordination: Lindsey Hartsough, Magnolia Event Design / Wedding Dress: Riki Dalal Haute Couture Bridal
Before you get dressed, your photographer will want to snap some photos of your dress on its own. "Any time you can use natural light coming from a big window, magic is bound to happen!" Schoneveld says. Photographers are also getting creative with "hanger" setups featuring barn doors, crystal chandeliers, trees, and more.
Photo Credit: Camille Catherine Photography
We "heart" this whimsical gown portrait by Volkan Kovancisoy Photography.
Photo Credit: Volkan Kovancisoy Photography
This full-length photo feels as if it belongs in a high-fashion spread, thanks to the bride's glamorous pose, the dramatic use of lighting, and quirky farm scenery.
Photo Credit: Photography by Edmonson Weddings
"When you're taking portraits with your partner, make sure you let the photographer know you want several full-length options with your entire dress. So many wedding dresses have gorgeous detail at the bottom. However, a lot of the time, the skirt doesn't even make it into most of the pictures," say the pros at Mon Amie Bridal Salon.
Photo Credit: Linda Chaja Photography / Event Design and Coordination: Lindsey Hartsough, Magnolia Event Design / Wedding Dress: La Soie Bridal
Plan on switching to a dance-friendly frock during the party portion of the evening? Let your photographer know so they can snap a few fun photos.
Photo Credit: Linda Chaja Photography / Event Design and Coordination: Lindsey Hartsough, Magnolia Event Design / Reception Dress: Betsy Johnson
Who says true gentlemen don't exist anymore? Hats off to this adoring groom.
Photo Credit: Joanna Tano Photography
There’s this magical time of day that photographers refer to as "the golden hour" with flattering light that makes everything look gorgeous. Discuss your timeline with your photographer to see if you can sneak away for some pics during this optimal period.
Photo Credit: Melissa Musgrove Photography / Event Design and Coordination: Lindsey Hartsough, Magnolia Event Design
A peek of leg emphasizes a girlie tulle skirt.
Related: Top 10 Wedding Dresses With Slits
Photo Credit: Rebecca Marie Photography
"Talk to your photographer about spending a good 20 to 30 minutes photographing you in a pretty, uncluttered setting. You've put a lot of work into the details of your look, and it's worth scheduling the extra time. As a bonus, you may find that this session is good warm-up practice for the rest of the photos of that day," Schoneveld says.
Photo Credit: Bri Cibene Photography / Wedding Gown: Rebecca Schoneveld
Highlight the intricacies of a lace gown with an artsy black and white close-up. (It's much easier to make out the floral and vine-like appliqués than if they were in color.)
Related: Lace Wedding Dresses for Every Bride
Photo Credit: Adonye Jaja Photography / Event Design and Coordination: Bluebird Productions
"If your gown has a bustle, ask your photographer to snap a photo of it before the party begins. The bustle often goes up when most of the formal photos are over, and lots of times brides never even get to see how pretty the back of their gown looked," Schoneveld says.
Photo Credit: Bri Cibene Photography / Wedding Gown: Rebecca Schoneveld
A "first look" provided the perfect opportunity to capture this bride's sweet bow back detail, along with her dapper groom's duds.
Photo Credit: Justin DeMutiis Photography / Event Design and Coordination: Tracie Domino Events
Highlight the dreamy details of your gown with an action close-up. Lace embroidery, ruching, and illusion panels are all shown to perfection in this photograph.
Photo Credit: Aaron Lockwood Photography / Event Design and Coordination: Tracie Domino Events
"The bouquet shot is a must-have, but make sure you get a few photos of your bodice at an angle without your flowers, so they don't cover your gown details," say the pros at Mon Amie Bridal Salon.
Photo Credit: Hazelnut Photography / Bridal Salon: Mon Amie Bridal Salon
Enlist the help of your nearest and dearest to pull off this giddy "I'm getting married!" shot.
Photo Credit: Love Me Do Photography
If your dress has buttons running along the length of the back, then add some extra time to your getting-ready schedule to capture this elegant detail.
Photo Credit: Mioara Dragan Photography
Delicate lace sleeves are the focus of this ethereal portrait.
Related: 50+ Modest Wedding Dresses That'll Make You Feel Like a Princess
Photo Credit: Bri Cibene Photography / Wedding Gown: Rebecca Schoneveld
Show off embellished straps with an over-the-shoulder pose.
Photo Credit: Adonye Jaja Photography / Event Design and Coordination: Bluebird Productions
If you're saying "I do" in a house of worship, then you'll want a head-to-toe shot of your gorgeous gown captured in this holy setting.
Photo Credit: Love Me Do Photography
Add variety to your wedding album by shooting in a couple of different locations.
Photo Credit: La Candella Weddings
Snap a few photos with and without your veil for maximum versatility.
Photo Credit: Aaron Delesie / Event Coordination and Design: Easton Events
Showcase all of the details of your venue that you fell in love with for a frame-worthy dress shot.
Photo Credit: Photography by Edmonson Weddings
Savor a quiet moment alone before inviting everyone into the room with you.
Related: 200+ Emotional Wedding Moments
Photo Credit: Elevate Photography
This bride's mesmerizing portrait proves that sometimes side-eye can be a good thing.
Photo Credit: Jana Williams / Wedding Dress: Galia Lahav / Planning and Design: Gather Events
A poufy skirt gets the royal princess treatment from the bridesmaids, resulting in this magical photo.
Photo Credit: Jana Williams / Wedding Dress: Galia Lahav / Planning and Design: Gather Events
Lean in for a hug and have your partner put their hands on your waist for a swoon-worthy shot.
Photo Credit: Jana Williams / Wedding Dress: Galia Lahav / Planning and Design: Gather Events
Not only does this pose give us a glimpse of the bride's eye-catching heels, but it also accentuates her gown's adorned hem.
Photo courtesy of The Invisible Bridesmaid / Event Coordination and Design: The Invisible Bridesmaid / Bridal Salon: The White Magnolia Bridal Collection
Carefully plop down on the ground, encircled by your gown's skirt.
Photo Credit: Chantal Lawrie / Event Coordination and Design: The Invisible Bridesmaid / Bridal Salon: The White Magnolia Bridal Collection
If your photographer is scheduled to arrive in the early hours before the ceremony, then you'll want to take some photos interacting with the dress. This bride's ecstatic expression gives us all the feels.
Related: 60 Must-Have "Getting Ready" Photos
Photo Credit: Justin Demutiis Photography / Bridal Salon: The White Magnolia Bridal Collection
Have your photographer take detailed pictures that show off just the back of your gown.
Photo courtesy of The Invisible Bridesmaid / Event Coordination and Design: The Invisible Bridesmaid / Bridal Salon: The White Magnolia Bridal Collection
This groom's reaction upon seeing his bride for the first time is priceless.
Photo Credit: Clane Gessel Photography
Photo by: Elizabeth Messina on Mindy Weiss via Lover.ly
Tip of the Day: A gorgeous trend in outdoor weddings is multiple tents. Rather than having one big tent for your entire wedding reception, create a design with multiple open-sided tents: One for the buffet, another for seating, and the third one for dancing.
Plus, here's how to Find a Dream Wedding Venue if you don't have yours booked yet.
A sweetheart neckline is a distinctive heart-shaped style that accentuates décolletage, perfect for the bride who wants to either enhance or create the illusion of curves. It also lengthens the neck and adds balance to the overall silhouette. This season, bridal designers put a modern twist on this classic neckline with plunging styles, lace-embellished bodices, and delicate floral appliqués.
By: Stefania Sainato
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With the horse and carriage in the background, this gorgeous wedding photo is straight out of a fairy tale.