Proud to Plan: fun props for bridal party pictures

Gone are the days of bridal party photos that look like this:

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Of course you will always want to have a few traditional photos to show the grandkids, but over the years, couples have been getting more and more creative with their bridal party photos. Be creative, make it personal and most of all have fun! Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Go Back In History

Where was your first date? Where did you meet? Use these locations as inspiration for you bridal party shoot. Maybe your first date was a local ball game like this one.

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Get Silly

Don't be afraid to be a little goofy. Take a shot of the girls, then the guys or take individual shots and combine them for a great page in your wedding album.

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Abbey Road

You can never go wrong with this classic photo. Make it your own by including your entire bridal party, you will still get the theme across.

Marian and Brian's Wedding
Photo courtesy of Douglas Benedict Photography

Stash It Up

The mustache has become a hit feature in bridal party pictures in the past year or so, not just for the men, but the women too! Other ideas include; lips, glasses or funny noses too!

Sarah and Andy's Wedding
Photo courtesy of Smirnov Weddings

Trolley Shot

Your mode of transportation, in this case a trolley, makes for a great bridal party shot. Whether inside or out, there are so many ways to make this a great backdrop for a group picture.

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Jump For Joy

It might take a few tries, but once it's nailed, this photo is always a big hit. Make sure to include this on your photo list and hope your bridal party is coordinated.

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Leap Frog

Just like the old days. Take a trip back to your childhood by reenacting this classic game with your bridal party.

Samantha and Nate's Wedding
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Childress Photography

In The Field

If you're having a country wedding, or there are farms near by, take a hit from this photo and have your photographer stage a set up like this one with the beautiful trees and high grass all around.

Sarah and Carmen's Wedding
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Childress Photography

-Caitlin

Sarah and Andy were such a fun couple to work with! They were married in June at Newtown Presbyterian Church where Reverend Joshua Blakesley performed a touching and personal ceremony for them. Sarah's brother sang "The Prayer" during their unity candle lighting, it was beautiful. After the ceremony, Sarah, Andy and their bridal party went out for pictures. They used mustaches as props and the result was absolutely hilarious formal photos, perfectly fitting for this couple. Their reception was held at Forsgate Country Club in New Jersey and they surprised everyone (even their bridal party) by entering the ballroom on a golf cart we decorated! Their guests loved it! Each table number was a bottle of wine for guests to sign and each table had a Flip Cam on it with a note telling the guests to film all of the fun! Andy is a video producer so he is going to put together all of the footage to make their wedding video. Their bright and colorful bouquets were created by Monday Morning Flowers, along with the centerpieces. The delicious cake was made by Mendokers Bakery and matched their color scheme perfectly! A big thank to you Philadelphia Photographer, Smirnov Weddings, for sending us these amazing images! They did a great job of capturing how much fun Sarah and Andy have together!

Congratulations Sarah and Andy!