25 Super Unique Wedding Photo Ideas

Getting married? Congratulations! There’s a lot to get done now, but don’t worry! When it comes to wedding photography we’ve got your back with super unique wedding photo ideas to inspire you.

Regardless of whether or not you have chosen a wedding photographer, it’s time to start thinking of how you’d like your wedding to be photographed. Even the most talented, experienced professional wedding photographer will be keen to hear your ideas. The clearer your brief is to the photographer, the better your images are likely to be.

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If you love to stand out from the crowd or simply want a few key shots that will pop, keep reading. We’ve got plenty of fun and unique ideas that capture the bride and groom; the bridal party; children; the venue, special details and magical seasonal landscapes.

The Special Day: The Happy Couple

Ultimately this special day is all about you and your partner so it’s important your photographer captures the essence of who you are. As a couple, this could mean lusty romance, strong loving bonds or a fun, adventurous relationship. Or it could mean all of the above and more!

1. Moment Of Happiness

2. Classic Confetti

3. Photo Wall Display

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4. Hold Me Close

5. Sunset Love

Capture The Bridal Party Fun

Increasingly, with bridal party photography, there is an expectation that the bridal party will liven it up for the camera. You can’t fake that stuff, so if you’re after some memorable bridal party memories, be sure to take time before the special day to ensure everyone in the group knows each other and is comfortable with each other. Together the whole group can create some pretty awesome and unique memories. While posed photos can be beautiful, it’s also great to have some fun candid moments. 

6. Kilt Party

7. Snowy Party

8. Groom Is Jumping

9. Wedding Feet

By Stay And Roam

Cute As Pie: Photos With Children

The bride might steal the show, but including little ones in the bridal party will add a super adorable touch – that childlike innocence and sense of wonder that fairytale weddings tend to convey. In the eyes of children, brides and grooms are real life princesses and princes. These ideas, below, feature ideas that are charming, cheeky and exciting – evermore enchanting through the eyes of a child.

10. Acrylic Glass Photo Print

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11. Under The Veil

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12. Cheeky Scheming

By Livvy Land

The Venue: All In The Detail

So much effort goes into transforming wedding and reception venues into beautiful spaces that represent the unique characteristics of a couple – things they love and value. When photographed, glorious floral wedding bouquets can be captured in time, living forever. The ambience of your big day will never be lost if the details are transformed into precious, almost tangible memories.

13. Blossom Bouquet

14. Interior Decoration

15. In The Backyard

16. Table With Flowers

17. Silhouette Collage

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Up Close And Personal: Intimate Moments

Speaking of detail, the same principle holds true for people as well. There are very few days in our lives where we go to the trouble of perfecting our look – our clothes, our hair, our nails, our shoes. But the real perfection lies in the meaning behind those moments of intimacy, the connection of two lovers uniting forever. Getting up close and personal brings tears to the eyes – happy tears – giving you the opportunity to live that special bond of love over and over again.

18. Nothing Else Matters

19. Touching The Bouquet

20. Wedding Shoes

Celebrating The Seasons: Magical Landscapes

Ignore the naysayers who say you can’t have a Winter or a Summer wedding. Spring and Autumn may be the most popular seasons to marry, but even the most carefully chosen day can result in rain. And it doesn’t have to equal ruin. The best photographers can work in any weather and will lift your spirits by using unique opportunities to delight you with their creativity.

21. Field Of Flowers

22. In The Woods (Autumn)

By Bethany Marie

23. In The Forest (Winter)

24. Beach Celebration (Summer)

25. Perfect Pastels (Spring)

By Tiny Twisst

We hope these unique wedding photo ideas have given you the inspiration you need to give your wedding photographer an awesome brief. After all, you’re going to have those photos for life!

Once you’ve got your beautiful wedding photos back, why not turn them into epic Canvas Prints or Framed Photo Prints? You could even create a beautiful Wedding Photo Book. Surround yourself with the memories of your favourite day.