25 Photos You'll Definitely Want From Your Bridal Shower

The bridal shower: A time when all of your nearest and dearest come to “shower” you with love and gifts for your future life and home. Between the mingling, the games, and the gifts, these few hours will fly by. Share this list of must-have photos with your photographer (or party host) to ensure these moments are captured.

By: Nastassja Ferreira

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Bridal shower games are great ice breakers for your guests — and often result in the funniest photos of the day that you'll treasure forever.

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Party Favors
If your party favors are edible, that means a photo is the only keepsake you'll have. Make sure to take a picture before your guests grab their goodies.
Photo Credit: Karla Garcia Costa
The Countdown
How many days until you become a Mrs.? Each event during your engagement is one step closer to the big day. Let everyone know just how soon you’ll be saying “I Do!” — and take a picture so that you'll have a smaller keepsake than the oversized sign.
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Just You
Finally, this day is all about you; strike a pose by yourself to commemorate the moment.
Photo Credit: Amy Anaiz
Ribbons & Bows
Have your MOH collect the ribbons from your gifts to turn into a hat to wear at the end of the party. Don't want to risk messing up your hair? Your bow "hat" can also be held as a bouquet — and reused during your wedding ceremony rehearsal to practice carrying a bouquet down the aisle.
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Location, Location, Location
Whether your family rented a private room at your favorite restaurant or chose the intimate location of your parents backyard, the place and space is a memory you’ll want to treasure forever.
Photo Credit: Dan Watson
The Happy Couple
A fun way to introduce your sweetie to your guests who have not yet met him/her is to create a photo montage of the two of you. Make sure to capture this keepsake for your photo album as well.
Photo Credit: Riane Roberts Photography
Opening Gifts
All of your housewares dreams are about to come true. Capture your emotion as you untie every ribbon.
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Menu
Should you opt for a more formal bridal shower, make sure your photographer snaps shots of the menu.
Photo Credit: Karla Korn
You Are Invited To…
More thank likely, your shower invitation will be a beautiful keepsake — and, as the bride, you may not have received one! Ask your hostess to bring one so that you can see it, and have your photographer arrange an invitation shot for your album.
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Meet the Groom
The tradition of the groom showing up with flowers for his bride just before gifts are opened is popular once again. Make sure to photograph that special moment together.
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Generational Photo
This is also a very special time for the women in your life who have watched you grow from a little girl into a beautiful woman. Set aside a moment to take a pic with your mom or grandma or any other special women in your life.
Photo Credit: Riane Roberts Photography
"Bride"
Who are we there to celebrate?! YOU! If your seat of honor is marked, make sure you capture in a photo.
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Here Comes The Bride (to Be)
Whether your shower is a surprise or not, you will be overcome with joy the first time you see all of your friends and family gathered to celebrate you. Designate someone to capture that moment on film.
Photo Credit: Sarah Vaughn Photography & Teal Minisofer
The Spread
Your party planners likely spent hours planning the delectable foods for your shower — finger foods have never looked so fancy. Snap a photo of the spread before you all dig in!
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Flowers
Your shower would be a great time to give your wedding florist a test drive — let your host(s) know, and if they agree, remember to photograph it for reference later.
Photo Credit: Karla Korn
Bridal Party
Grab your bridal party for a quick photo op. Take a few group photos, as well as individual pics with each bridesmaid. You can also use these pics later to introduce your bridal party to all of your guests on your wedding website.
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Gift Table
A heaping pile full of presents just for you? Of course you need a picture of that.
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Treats Table
Cookies, cakes, and candy — oh my! Dessert displays are gorgeous focal points at most bridal showers, so make sure to snap a photo before indulging.
Photo Credit: Amy Anaiz
Candid Moments
Encourage guests to snap their own candid photos by providing cameras at each table.
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Guests & Gifts
If you're hiring a photographer, think about the bridal shower moments you won't see — like all of your friends and family members arriving for the party. Your photographer can capture these moments for you to enjoy later.
Photo Credit: Becky Young
#Hashtag
Debut your wedding #hashtag with a cute sign at your bridal shower; this way, all events and photos related to your wedding will be easy to find. It will also make a cute photo for your album.
Photo Credit: Dan Watson
Toast
Prepare a little speech to thank your party planners and all your guests. Now, if everybody could raise a glass…
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The Details
Your host(s) have put a lot of time into imagining your special event day and pulling togeher all the little details to make it come alive. You’ll always want to remember what those details entailed, so make sure your photographer captures all the magic.
Photo Credit: Karla Garcia Costa
Tablescape
Your friends and family likely transformed into an army of DIY pros in order to create the perfect tablescape. Take pics from all angles before and during the party.
Photo Credit: Cavin Elizabeth Photography