The Must Have Wedding Photos Every Bride Should Ask For
By Muse by Maddi Megan | Florida and Destination Wedding Photographer
Your wedding photos are more than images, they are heirlooms that will tell your love story for generations. From the romance of your bridal portraits to the elegant detail of your invitation suite, each photo adds a brushstroke to your wedding day masterpiece.
Whether you are saying “I do” on the sun kissed beaches of Florida or escaping to a destination wedding on the Amalfi Coast, here are the must have photos that make every wedding feel timeless, personal, and effortlessly luxurious.
1. Flat Lay Details | The Art of Your Story
Before the day begins, your photographer captures the visual poetry of your details: your rings, invitation suite, perfume, and something old, new, borrowed, and blue. These editorial style images set the tone for your gallery and elevate your story with luxury and intention.
What to bring for your flat lays:
Full invitation suite and envelopes
Rings, vow books, and jewelry
Perfume, shoes, veil, or hairpieces
Extra florals from your florist for styling
Pro tip: Pack these items in a small keepsake box so your photographer can begin creating your flat lays while you get ready, ensuring not a single detail is missed.
2. Bridal Portraits | Grace, Emotion and Glow
Your bridal portraits are your moment to slow down and soak it all in. Whether softly lit by the window in your suite or framed against your floral arch, these portraits are where your confidence meets artistry.
A skilled photographer will guide you through poses that feel natural yet timeless, capturing soft smiles, movement in your veil, and that quiet moment just before you walk down the aisle.
These images become your legacy, the ones you will frame, share, and treasure forever.
3. Family Formals | Love in Every Generation
Family photos hold the most emotion of the day. They are more than posed group shots, they are memories of laughter, pride, and connection.
To make this part seamless, plan ahead with your photographer to create a simple list of priority shots.
Ideas to include:
Parents and siblings with the couple
Grandparents (these are always favorites)
Full family group shots and fun candids
Your photographer can capture both the elegance and authenticity of your family because these are the photos that grow more valuable with time.
4. Bring Your Uniqueness | Your Love, Your Story
Your wedding should feel like you. Maybe it is your signature perfume, your grandmother’s pearl necklace, or your favorite champagne shared after the ceremony.
Destination couples especially have endless ways to infuse personality seaside vows, European gardens, or intimate villa dinners under the stars. Every choice you make tells a part of your love story, and your photographer will highlight it all with intention.
Your wedding photos should reflect who you are effortlessly elegant, deeply personal, and full of heart.
5. Candid Magic | The Moments You Will Never Forget
The best photos often happen when no one is posing. The tear on your dad’s cheek, the look on your partner’s face when they see you for the first time, or your guests dancing under twinkle lights.
These are the photos that remind you what the day felt like. A good photographer anticipates those in between moments and captures them authentically.
6. Reception Details | Where the Story Comes to Life
From your table settings and florals to the laughter shared at the reception, your photographer will document the beauty of your celebration as it unfolds. These detail shots complete your story, preserving the design, emotion, and energy of your day.
Final Thoughts
Every wedding day is a masterpiece waiting to be captured. By communicating your vision and trusting your photographer’s artistry, you will receive a gallery that feels effortless, editorial, and beautifully you.
If you are dreaming of a romantic wedding in Florida, Hawaii, Italy, or beyond, I would love to help you bring your vision to life.
