Wedding is an occasion that happens once in a lifetime, it needs a great amount of planning ahead – everything needs to be perfect – the dress, the reception, invitations, the menu, the music. One essential part that is sometimes neglected is planning how this important event will be recorded and photographed.

To make it right on this special day and have images that you will come back to over and over again, follow the guidelines below

Make sure you get the right man – the best way to judge is looking at the portfolio and references of the photographer. No matter how you trust your brother’s artistic skills it will be a better idea to use a professional, because there won’t be a chance to have a second try! It’s always good when you find a person who not only produce terrific shots but who also makes you feel comfortable – you want to be natural while photographed on that special day and be able to show your emotions of joy and pride without thinking that there is a stranger following your every step with a camera.

Be inventive – even if the photographer is experienced one and already has some suggestions of locations, set-ups, or the poses, remember this is your day and the images will remain important for the next generations to come, so don’t hesitate to implement your own ideas. Wether you decide to have a photo-shoot in a discrete park, a busy street or on the top of the roof, it’s mostly up to you and your significant one. If you want to be natural and have fun and lie on the grass or ride bicycles, rather than do stiff posing, don’t think twice before doing this. Follow your intuition and make sure the pics will depict not only beauty of your dress, but also the personalities of both you and you as a couple. It’s always a good idea to use accessories or play roles – pose in front of a vintage car handling guns like Bonnie and Clyde, play with balloons, use music instruments, whatever comes to your mind.

Let your loved ones join – it’s all about you the two of you, but don’t forget after many years you’ll be pleased to see happy faces of members of your family or friends on the same photograph with you. And they would be honoured as well.

Keep the photos alive – this might be the most important tip, because far too often wedding photographs end up hidden in the drawers. Make sure you have them uploaded on one of the photo-hosting providers on the internet, so you can share them with friends from far away, but also take time to find a right way to display them in your house. You could use one of the huge selection of collage photo frames and make a composition of the best shots and hang them on a special place in your living room or your bedroom. You could also use different frames of the same colour and arrange them on your wall. One way or another, don’t let them be forgotten, having a look at wedding pictures once in a while is a good way to refresh the feelings for your other half.