Without doubt, one of the things I love most about being a marriage celebrant is receiving photos from couples. I have been known to skip from the letterbox or clap at my keyboard when a special delivery arrives. I love reliving the excitement of the day and getting a peak at what happened before and after the ceremony.
My first foray into weddings was as a bridesmaid in the early 90's. I wore a full skirted cerise dress with puffy rosette-endorned sleeves, finished with a large bow at the back. As you might imagine, I was beautiful. At the family home, during the signing of the register and in pretty much every photo, I stood in height order alongside my fellow bridesmaids in an arrangement reminiscent of the Von Trapp family formation. Later I watched as the photographer arranged the Ray-Ban wearing groomsmen in the old "drop your pants to reveal your satin Looney-Tunes boxer shorts" pose. Thank goodness so much has changed in the world of fashion and photography!
Thankfully, the days of posed wedding photos have been well and truly surpassed by candid and often whimsical snaps. Documentary style dominates. Props are popular too. From signage to silly string, couples are injecting humour and personality into their big day and I love it!
Here are some of the current wedding photo trends that have caught my eye over the past few years.
Creative Poses
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| Ashfall Mixed Media Inc |
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Props
Geronimo balloons.
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| Avery House |
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Petals, swings and silly string.
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| Warrenphotography |
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Photos and frames.
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| Matt Shumate |
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Animals too!
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| Karina Jade Photography |
Torso Images
I love torso images. I love seeing the finer details of the wedding gown, the clothing colour palette and the intimacy of hand holding.
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| Julieanne Perara Photography |
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| Julieanne Perara Photography |
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| Kristian Gehradte Photography |
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| Photographs By Anjuli |
Rings
I love a modern spin on a traditional photo. Ask your photographer to snap your precious stone on a copy of the day's newspaper or with another prized possession. You're only limited by your imagination.
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| Axioo Photography |
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| Project Wedding |
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| Meggin Murphy |
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| Axioo Photography |
Veils
To wear or not to wear? There's so much a clever photographer can do with a billowing veil. You may just decide to wear one after viewing these.
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| Field of Vision |
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| Axioo Photography |
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| Dust Jacket Attic |
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| Serendipity Photography |
Lay Down!
I love this idea. Enjoy a serene and private moment, whilst showing off your gorgeous gown.
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| Axioo Photography |
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| Axioo Photography |
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| Photographs By Anjuli |
For The Adventurous
Do something crazy - but don't break any laws.. or your necks!
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| Dragan Slatanovic |
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The Images That Can't Be Planned...
Nothing beats a candid photo. Plan a few shots but remember to enjoy the day and allow your photographer capture the true emotion as and when it happens.
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| Anne Almasy |
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| David Moore Photography |
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| Dan O'Day Photography |
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Sally Hughes
Marriage Celebrant Melbourne
The Words & Music Company
Photo Credits:
Alma Photography,
Anne Almasy,
Avery House,
Axioo Photography,
Dan O'Day Photography,
David Moore Photography,
Dust Jacket Attic,
Field of Vision,
Julieanne Perara Photography,
Karina Jade Photography,
Kristian Gehradte Photography,
Matt Shumate,
Meggin Murphy,
Photographs By Anjuli,
Project Wedding,
Serendipity Photography,
Warrenphotography
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