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What to Include in Wedding Detail Photos

What to Include in Wedding Detail Photos

My favorite photos to take on a wedding day are the detail photos. There’s something so beautiful about capturing the specific details that each couple has handpicked to encompass their unique style together. There’s a neverending spectrum of color palettes, textures, invitations, heirlooms, antiques, and so many other items that can really make these photos all their own.

But how do you choose the details that capture your personal style as a couple? Don’t worry, babe. I got you! Here are my best tips for choosing items to include in your detail photos and inspiration from some of my favorite weddings.

1. Use Your Wedding Invitation

Use those wedding invitations and save the dates! Whether your wedding suite is custom-designed, handcrafted, or ordered online, your invitation suite will be the backbone of your detail photos. Save two copies of your paper goods (envelopes and all!) for your photographer and they’ll style and create a work of art for you!

PS. Grab 20% off your wedding invitations at Basic Invite! Scroll to the bottom for the code!

2. Personalized Items

Personalized items are what really make these photos yours. Include all the accessories that you’ll use for the big day and then some. Here are some ideas of what couples use:

Shoes, earrings, bracelets, perfume, veil, hairpiece, garter, ring box, handkerchief, family heirlooms, vows, and wax seal stamps.

Pro Tip: Have both your rings and your fiance’s rings together and ready for details!

3. Flowers

Adding a boutonniere, bouquet, or loose flowers to your detail photo will make all the difference. Blooms add color and tie in your wedding colors for a cohesive look that will compliment your invitation suite and personal items. Ask your florist for a handful of loose blooms. This will give your photographer plenty of options for styling!

For Couples

The night before the wedding, take all your details and place them inside a shoebox or container. This will make for an easy handoff to your photographer and help keep your timeline on track. 😉

For Photographers

A great way to add a little something extra to your detail photos is ribbon. Ribbons come in all colors and material, from chiffon to silk to linen. Gather a small inventory of a variety of colors and choose the best color for your couple and their details. A few of my favorite places to get ribbon are Illume Silks, Honey Silks, and The Slow Cult.

Lastly, take a peek at these photos for inspiration!

If you’re in the beginning stages of planning your wedding and choosing your details, check out Basic Invite. You can grab 20% off your wedding invitation suite at one of my fave places to get beautiful, custom designs!

More blog posts for your wedding planning journey:

5 Ways to Display Wedding Photos
5 Reasons You Need an Album

What to Include in Wedding Detail Photos

My favorite photos to take on a wedding day are the detail photos. There’s something so beautiful about capturing the specific details that each couple has handpicked to encompass their unique style together. There’s a neverending spectrum of color palettes, textures, invitations, heirlooms, antiques, and so many other items that can really make these photos all their own.

But how do you choose the details that capture your personal style as a couple? Don’t worry, babe. I got you! Here are my best tips for choosing items to include in your detail photos and inspiration from some of my favorite weddings.

1. Use Your Wedding Invitation

Use those wedding invitations and save the dates! Whether your wedding suite is custom-designed, handcrafted, or ordered online, your invitation suite will be the backbone of your detail photos. Save two copies of your paper goods (envelopes and all!) for your photographer and they’ll style and create a work of art for you!

PS. Grab 20% off your wedding invitations at Basic Invite! Scroll to the bottom for the code!

2. Personalized Items

Personalized items are what really make these photos yours. Include all the accessories that you’ll use for the big day and then some. Here are some ideas of what couples use:

Shoes, earrings, bracelets, perfume, veil, hairpiece, garter, ring box, handkerchief, family heirlooms, vows, and wax seal stamps.

Pro Tip: Have both your rings and your fiance’s rings together and ready for details!

3. Flowers

Adding a boutonniere, bouquet, or loose flowers to your detail photo will make all the difference. Blooms add color and tie in your wedding colors for a cohesive look that will compliment your invitation suite and personal items. Ask your florist for a handful of loose blooms. This will give your photographer plenty of options for styling!

For Couples

The night before the wedding, take all your details and place them inside a shoebox or container. This will make for an easy handoff to your photographer and help keep your timeline on track. 😉

For Photographers

A great way to add a little something extra to your detail photos is ribbon. Ribbons come in all colors and material, from chiffon to silk to linen. Gather a small inventory of a variety of colors and choose the best color for your couple and their details. A few of my favorite places to get ribbon are Illume Silks, Honey Silks, and The Slow Cult.

Lastly, take a peek at these photos for inspiration!

If you’re in the beginning stages of planning your wedding and choosing your details, check out Basic Invite. You can grab 20% off your wedding invitation suite at one of my fave places to get beautiful, custom designs!

More blog posts for your wedding planning journey:

5 Ways to Display Wedding Photos
5 Reasons You Need an Album

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I'm an intimate wedding photographer for lovers and the occasional rebels. You can expect to see all the desert magic and adventure throughout the blog posts below. Whether you're looking for photo inspiration or wedding planning tips and tricks, I'm your girl!

Hey Babes, I'm Suzy!

Browse by Category:

weddings

engagements

elopements

travel

resources

fave vendors