When you book your wedding photographer, you undoubtedly discussed with him or her all of the important shots that you want captured during your wedding ceremony and reception. Often overlooked, however, is all of the special moments that take place on the morning of the wedding, right before the main event begins. These are some pre-wedding photographs that you will want to be sure to remember to get for your album.

Some of the loveliest pre-wedding pictures are those taken of the bride as she prepares for her marriage ceremony. The bridal gown itself is definitely worthy of being showcased. A picture of the gown, pristine on its hanger, awaiting the bride is a gorgeous image, especially if taken in a room with good natural light. (It is even sweeter if the bride is dressing at her parents’ home and the dress is photographed hanging in her childhood bedroom.) In addition to a good long shot showing the whole bridal gown, the photographer should be sure to take some close-up images which highlight the special details of the wedding dress. To complete the suite of wedding attire pictures, have a few snapped showing the bridal veil, jewelry like Swarovski crystal earrings, and the fabulous bridal shoes.

Pictures of the bride getting into her gown are always very special. Naturally you will want the photographer to avoid any shots which are too revealing. Classic images such as pictures showing the maid of honor fastening a long row of fabric buttons are always lovely, and you can never go wrong with pictures showing some of the funnier moments, such as the bride buried in a sea of petticoats as her friends struggle to get a huge ballgown onto her. Once the bride is fully dressed, some other special images are her looking into the mirror slipping on her Swarovski crystal earrings, her mother fastening a necklace around the bride’s neck, or the veil being pinned into place (that can also be a humorous shot, depending on how smoothly things went!).

The best pre-wedding pictures capture some of the excitement and behind the scenes action leading up to the main event. It is less about the formal posed pictures and more about getting the feeling of the morning in pictures. The bridesmaids lolling around sipping Champagne with their hair all coiffed still in their jeans and t-shirts is the type of image that shows the progression of time and how the morning unfolded. Of course there will also be special moments, such as the bride opening a wedding gift sent by her groom or an emotional exchange between mother and daughter just before setting out for the church.

Don’t forget about the guys in all the pre-wedding pictures. Definitely send a photographer around to catch the groom and his attendants doing their ties or raising one last toast to the groom. These will be fun pictures for the newlyweds to look through together after the wedding, as it will give each one a glimpse into what the wedding morning was like for the other. Did the groom look nervous? Was the bride’s hair hilarious when it was halfway done and all teased up? The formal and candid photos showing the ceremony and reception are the core of any wedding album, but the pre-wedding shots will really help to tell the whole story.

Author Bio: Bridget Mora writes for Silverland Jewelry about wedding planning, jewelry, and etiquette. You will love the fabulous Swarovski crystal earrings, necklaces, and bracelets at http://silverlandjewelry.com/. All jewelry orders over $99 receive free shipping as our gift to you.

Category: Marriage
Keywords: Swarovski crystal earrings, wedding photography, pre-wedding photography