You just said "I do." Now here's how to make sure you get the perfect photos as you and your love recess back up the aisle.
The ceremony recessional, or aisle exit, is one of our favorite moments of the wedding day- from both an emotional and photography standpoint. As the bride and groom take their first steps as husband and wife surrounded by the love and cheers of family and friends. there's an undeniable joy and excitement in the air. No matter how crazy the day has been up until that point this moment always brings out the most genuine smiles and pure happiness.
here are three tips to make the most of your aisle exit
As you make your way up the aisle, take it all in. Go slow. Your guests are there to cheer you on and support you forever. Look around at them, but don’t forget to enjoy it with your spouse as well. Holding hands, stealing glances, and sharing smiles will make for genuine and heartwarming images. Remember, the more you focus on each other, the more your love story will come alive in your photos.
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ENJOY IT TOGETHER
While we're there to capture everything, the recessional is all about the two of you. Resist the temptation to constantly glance at the camera. Instead, look at each other and the people around you. This also applies to the rest of your ceremony- keep yours eyes off of the camera and on everything that’s happening. This creates candid and authentic photos that reflect the raw emotions of your special day.
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DON'T LOOK AT THE CAMERA
Don’t get us wrong, we love the stop and kiss photo in the aisle. But 9 out of 10 times, it’s pretty much ruined if the couple tries to do a dip kiss. While it may seem like a romantic or exciting idea, doing a dip usually leads to awkward angles and less-than-flattering shots. It’s very common for photos of couples doing a dip to only see the tops of their heads or none of their heads. Check out our examples below to see what we mean.
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SKIP THE DIP KISS... PROBABLY
DIP KISS FAILS
We have a ton more photos like this, but are only including two in order to get the point across but throw the least amount of our couples under the bus!
That being said, if you’re set on the dip kiss, rest assured it’s possible to succeed! Practice, practice, practice, and have someone take your photo practicing to understand what angle you’ll need to be at.
Instead of the dip, embrace each other naturally without the need an extravagant pose. This typically looks more elegant, keeps you centered in the aisle, and allows us to capture the connection between you two without any distractions.
Keep your flowers low.
As you (the bride) carry your bouquet, relax your arm down at your waste. This will allow us to capture your expressions and ensures that the bouquet doesn't obstruct your faces.
Kiss at the end of the aisle, not in the middle.
This will include more of your guests but make you stand out more as the focus. It also gives you a set spot to stop so that the two of you will be on the same page.
BONUS TIPS
You just said "I do." Now here's how to make sure you get the perfect photos as you and your love recess back up the aisle.
The ceremony recessional, or aisle exit, is one of our favorite moments of the wedding day- from both an emotional and photography standpoint. As the bride and groom take their first steps as husband and wife surrounded by the love and cheers of family and friends. there's an undeniable joy and excitement in the air. No matter how crazy the day has been up until that point this moment always brings out the most genuine smiles and pure happiness.
here are three tips to make the most of your aisle exit
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As you make your way up the aisle, take it all in. Go slow. Your guests are there to cheer you on and support you forever. Look around at them, but don’t forget to enjoy it with your spouse as well. Holding hands, stealing glances, and sharing smiles will make for genuine and heartwarming images. Remember, the more you focus on each other, the more your love story will come alive in your photos.
ENJOY IT TOGETHER
DON'T LOOK AT THE CAMERA
While we're there to capture everything, the recessional is all about the two of you. Resist the temptation to constantly glance at the camera. Instead, look at each other and the people around you. This also applies to the rest of your ceremony- keep yours eyes off of the camera and on everything that’s happening.This creates candid and authentic photos that reflect the raw emotions of your special day.
3.
SKIP THE DIP KISS ... PROBABLY
Don’t get us wrong, we love the stop and kiss photo in the aisle. But 9 out of 10 times, it’s pretty much ruined if the couple tries to do a dip kiss. While it may seem like a romantic or exciting idea, doing a dip usually leads to awkward angles and less-than-flattering shots. It’s very common for photos of couples doing a dip to only see the tops of their heads or none of their heads. Check out our examples below to see what we mean.
Instead of the dip, embrace each other naturally without the need an extravagant pose. This typically looks more elegant, keeps you centered in the aisle, and allows us to capture the connection between you two without any distractions.
We have a ton more photos like this, but are only including two in order to get the point across but throw the least amount of our couples under the bus!
That being said, if you’re set on the dip kiss, rest assured it’s possible to succeed! Practice, practice, practice, and have someone take your photo practicing to understand what angle you’ll need to be at.
BONUS TIPS
Keep your flowers low.
As you (the bride) carry your bouquet, relax your arm down at your waste. This will allow us to capture your expressions and ensures that the bouquet doesn't obstruct your faces.
Kiss at the end of the aisle, not in the middle.
This will include more of your guests but make you stand out more as the focus. It also gives you a set spot to stop so that the two of you will be on the same page.