"If your having your ceremony outside during the summer months be sure to think about the time of day you want to start. Reciting your vows at temps above 90 degrees in harsh sunlight in your wedding dress and tux can be quite uncomfortable. Also the effect on hair and make up can be interesting. If your ceremony is between 12pm-3pm be sure to stay well hydrated, heat stroke can definitely put a damper on things." - Ron of Mirror Image Wedding Photography Sunnyvale, California Wedding Photographer
"When exchanging rings and sharing that first kiss, don't be afraid to turn towards each other, or even towards your guests. Even though your officiant will be speaking, you do not need to be facing them. Let everyone see these very two special moments!" - Nick of Nick Corona Photography Norco, California Wedding Photographer
Are you a contemporary couple crafting your own JP ceremony? Don't trim it to the bare essentials, a quick kiss and an "I do !" I sometimes hear from couples that they want to minimize the formalities, and get to the celebrating. Instead, incorporate meaningful ways of characterizing your vows that will resonate with you and your guests. Does your nephew play the violin? Does your Italian future mother-in-law sing opera? From a photographer's point of view, the time gained allows for more opportunity to get the right shots.
- Jennifer of Aphrodite Wedding Photography Portsmouth, New Hampshire Wedding Photographer
"You stand at the alter for 10-20 minutes...when its time to put on the ring, the kiss, take your time, don't rush through, enjoy the moments. This will also give plenty of opportunity for great unposed photos!" - John of Jabez Photography, Carson, CA Wedding Photographer
"Walks: take your time.
Walking to the ceremony with your dad, leaving the ceremony with your loved one, and coming to a reception or a grand finale exit are important moments which provide for "must have" photographs that will be certainly included in your wedding album. Some brides like to run on all of those would-be walks. Girls, please-walk s l o w l y. Don't even be afraid to stop completely. Let your guests look at you. Savor every tiny bit of what's taking place and give your photographer valuable time. I promise that life itself will reward you. This will not only let the photographer take more than just an ordinary picture of a walking couple, but also will enable close-ups that capture what you, your dad, or your new partner feel at those moments. Don't look down. Red-carpet stars never look down, and on your big day, you are that red-carpet star."
- Slava of Slava Slavik Photography, Serving Greater Atlanta, GA Wedding Photographer
"When planning your exit stay away from the bird seed or lavender. It tends to look like dust in the photograph and I actually had a bride choke on the mass amounts of bird seed that was tossed into her mouth! Not a pleasant way to leave a party.
Try using bubbles, flower petals or sparklers instead." - Allison of Allison Jansen Photography, Huntsville AL Wedding Photographer
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