Its wedding day and you have just finished saying your vows and guests are off to celebrate with a specialty drink . Now it is time for Wedding Day Family photos. Family photos are the most important part of the wedding day but can also be the most dreaded. Photos will be treasured for years and will be hung on peoples walls, put in photo albums or on mantles. Creating a list, letting family members know before the wedding, assigning someone to help the photographer and getting as many photos taken before the ceremony will relieve the stress and the ability to start your celebration. At Antler Ridge, located on Colorados western slope, we have seen alot of family photo sessions and our tip to you is Family Photos can be stress free if you have talked with your photographer and you have made your list. Read on to learn more about wedding Day Family Photos and Who Makes the Cut?
It is 30 days before your wedding and you are filling out your photographer's form.
You are stuck on the form! Who should I include in my family photos?
Deciding which family members to include in the family photos can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with situations like second marriages or parents with significant others. First and foremost, don't stress!
Of course, the couple is the focal point on any wedding day, but family is also important.
Couples want those must-have wedding photos like the vows and the first look, but family photos are some of the most treasured. Try to get the most important photos done and let the extra "fun"shots be taken by guest phones . Candid pictures can be so fun!
First, Focus on your VIP's. Family and those that are special to you.
What if your parents are divorced or remarried?
You will want to arrange for pictures with the individual families first; they should be put at the top of your list. You as a couple should then have pictures taken with each parent, including their new partner. If there are step-siblings, they could be included as well.
Send the list to your photographer
Wedding photographers use the photo list to coordinate post-ceremony photos quickly.
Weddings are one of the few times all family members are in one place, and being prepared helps to save time. Send your photographer the family photo combinations you want to capture, giving each person's name and who they are. This will help move things along on the day of the wedding. The photographer can call them by name and always make the family have a more enjoyable experience. Each combination of photos takes anywhere from 60-90 seconds to set up and take. So plan on at least 20 minutes for family photos. It is recommended to do them before the ceremony!
The best way to take all the family photos is to inform everyone when you will be taking the photos, especially if you will be taking photos before the ceremony. It is helpful to have a family friend to help with organizing. It will save time! Socializing with friends during cocktail hour is important and memorable.
Must-Have Family Wedding Photos
Getting ready photos
Walking down the aisle
The first look
First dance
Cousin group photos
Candid pictures
Photos with your pets
Flower girls
Ring bearers
Wedding toasts
Special photos with your grandparents
"A picture is worth a thousand words." Be mindful of the ones you choose!
This post was inspired by Meant To Bee, a local event planner.
Thank you for reading my blog; we hope you found the information helpful.
We want to use our blog to increase awareness and support for locally owned wedding venues like Antler Ridge Weddings. Locally owned wedding venues tend to provide a higher level of expertise, service, and dedication. They also have far less turnover than corporate-owned or investor-owned venues. As you plan your wedding, we hope you will consider a locally owned wedding venue like ours. Just to name a few of our locally owned photographers that frequent our venue and are on our preferred vendors list: Shotz By Mira, Jayna Rosentreter Photography, and Mindy Stratton Photography.
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