As a wedding photographer, I’ve always been captivated by the unique ways couples choose to tell their love stories.Lately, TikTok has become a treasure trove of inspiration, showcasing trends that are as sentimental as they are innovative.Here are some of the standout ideas that have caught my eye (when I am scrolling for just that little too long!) and warmed my heart.
📸 Studio-Style Portraits: A Timeless Touch
There’s a resurgence of classic studio-style portraits, where couples pose against elegant cloth backdrops. This nod to traditional photography brings a timeless quality to wedding albums, capturing the essence of the couple in a serene and controlled setting.
If you would like to consider adding on a traditional portrait set up for your guests then do let me know and I can add this to your wedding package in the evening (when booking for a UK wedding only, not available when I travel for weddings internationally).
📷 Documenting the Entire Wedding Weekend
More couples are opting to have their photographers capture the entire wedding weekend—from the welcome dinner to the farewell brunch. This approach tells a more comprehensive story of the celebration, preserving every joyful moment shared with loved ones. If you have booked your venue for a weekend hire then why not make the most of it, especially if your guests have to travel far to attend.
📸 Guest Photo Challenges: Everyone’s a Photographer
Interactive photo challenges are becoming a delightful addition to weddings. Guests are encouraged to snap candid moments and upload them to a shared album, offering diverse perspectives and spontaneous memories that the couple can cherish forever, speak to me you want to make your gallery open for your guest photos too, I can even provide a QR code to place on your wedding stationary for the tables or on a wedding newspaper.
💍 Letting Guests Choose the Surname
In a unique twist, some couples are involving their guests in choosing their new shared surname through a vote. This inclusive gesture adds a personal and memorable touch to the ceremony, reflecting the couple’s openness and sense of community. You could make this moment to have coloured sign under each guests chair to hold up for one or the other surname or another colour for a double barrel option!
🍞 Edible Invitations: A Tasty Surprise
Breaking away from tradition, edible wedding invitations—like custom-stamped loaves of bread with QR codes for RSVPs—are making waves for their creativity and eco-friendliness. It’s a delightful way to invite guests and give them a literal taste of what’s to come. sharing and sending food is such an expression of love, so I can’t think of a better way to invite your guests!
🌸 Non-Traditional Roles: Flower Grandparents
Assigning unconventional roles, such as grandparents serving as “flower grandparents,” adds the cute factor to your ceremony. It’s a beautiful way to honour loved ones and create unforgettable moments, imagine how much fun they will have a a dapper suit, a fancy dress and joining in on a champagne spray!
👗 Bold Fashion Choices: Expressing Individuality
Wedding attire is seeing a shift towards bold and unapologetic styles. Grooms are opting for statement suits featuring textures and patterns, while brides are incorporating colorful accents into their ensembles such as embroidered colourful veils, my advice is always – you do YOU.
It looks like there’s a shift towards more acceptance of the unique, inclusive, and heartfelt when it comes to planning your day, and I am HERE for it! As someone who cherishes capturing genuine emotions and authentic moments, I’m thrilled to see couples embracing what truly resonates with them.
If you’re planning your wedding and looking for inspiration, consider these trends as a starting point to make your day uniquely yours.
Ready to capture your love story in a way that’s authentically you? Let’s connect and create memories that will last a lifetime.
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