You spend months, maybe even years, planning a fairytale wedding — from the perfect venue down to the flower arrangements. But when the dust settles, your photos are the only living reminder of your special day.
So how can you make them look absolutely flawless?
No bride can plan for every imaginable wedding day scenario. To help you out, we've compiled a list of 10 secrets to a picture-perfect wedding day:
1. Straws & a water bottle
Staying hydrated throughout your wedding day is absolutely critical. But sipping from cups can quickly smudge your lipstick. Keep your lipstick on point by drinking from a straw and having a water bottle handy throughout the day.
2. Sweat proof tees for the groom
Sweat marks can sap the romance out of any wedding photo — no matter how perfect the moment might feel. What's worse, you often don't realize wet marks or yellow stains have marred your photos until it's too late.
Whether your groom sweats excessively or just on occasion, all bets are off on your wedding day. Between high emotions, hot lights and hitting the dance floor, sweat marks are sure to make an appearance. Keep those wet marks out of your wedding photos by arming your groom with a sweat proof Thompson Tee undershirt. Have your groom supply them to his bridal party as well to guarantee all the guys look fresh and clean in your photos.
3. Ring cleaner
From afar, your guests probably won’t notice smudges on your wedding ring. But a high-definition camera will surely capture every smear and fingerprint. Make sure those rings shine in your photos by coming prepared with ring or jewelry cleaner to polish at a moment's notice.
4. Tissues
This one might seem obvious, but when you have a million other details to worry about on your wedding day, tissues can easily be forgotten. Whether you expect the water works or not, come equipped with tissues to wipe up sweat, food or other photo-ruining substances.
5. Snacks that don’t stain
Your wedding day will be a whirlwind. Keep almonds or other photo-safe snacks on hand to stay energized while avoiding stains.
6. Trash bags
Going to the bathroom and puffy white wedding dresses don’t mesh well. Most brides need a helping hand or two to get the job done. But you can go to the bathroom alone and keep your dress dry with the help of a large trash bag.
Start by ripping a small hole in the bottom of the trash bag just large enough for your feet. Carefully pull it up while loading in your dress until the hole is above your waist. Hold onto the bag with one hand, and do your business with the other. Make sure to step away from the toilet before ripping off the bag and pack plenty of extras.
7. Disposable toothbrushes
You need to eat on your wedding day. But the thought of food getting lodged in your teeth might make you nervous. Bring along Colgate Wisps or a similar product to get a quick brush in after meals and keep your smile sparkling in your photos.
8. Fancy hangers
Your wedding dress is an important relic of your wedding day. You'll definitely want a picture of it.
Packing a nice hanger will probably be an afterthought come wedding day, but hanging your dress on a plastic hanger can take the magic out of the photo. Get a stunning shot of your dress by hanging it on a satin or wooden hanger.
9. A list of must-have photos
Don’t wait until after your wedding day to wish you’d gotten certain shots at your wedding. Make a list of all the photos and angles you want to get beforehand so your photographer can capture those moments and you won’t have any post-wedding regrets. For inspiration, check out
The Knot’s list of photo suggestions.
10. A touch-up makeup set
You'll spend hours perfecting your makeup on your wedding day. But a few tears and stress sweat can destroy your fresh look. Come prepared with a makeup set that has extra lip covering, blush, eye makeup and whatever else you might need to look just as good at the end of the day as you did at the beginning.
We hope these tips allow you to cherish your wedding photos for years to come. Happy wedding planning!
