We are so pleased to have guest blogger and wedding photographer extraordinaire, Hillary Muelleck, share her thoughts this month on three ways to make your wedding photos stand out!
Photo by Guest Blogger Hillary Muelleck
I always tell my couples that 100 weddings can be photographed at the same venue but all look completely different because of the unique details used.
The details you choose for your wedding are what sets yours apart from another couple getting married at the same venue. So how do you make your wedding unique from all the others?
Today I’m sharing three ways you can make your wedding photos stand out!
#1- Ceremony Greenery
Photo by Hillary Muelleck
Rather than doing a floral arch, consider having your florist hang greenery to create a more neutral and organic backdrop. I love the simplicity and it can go with any color palette. Consider having your guests sit in clear, acrylic ghost chairs instead of wooden chairs, which would also give a neutral and modern touch to your ceremony!
#2- Sofa Lounge for Cocktail Hour
Photo by Hillary Muelleck
Most cocktail hours consist of guests standing around with their drinks and hors d'oeuvres while waiting for the reception area to open so that they can sit down. To create a more relaxed atmosphere, have a sofa lounge area so that your guests can sit and enjoy conversation. You can have any theme of sofas and chairs depending on the vibe of your wedding. I personally love a good velvet option with lots of end tables around for setting down drinks.
#3- It’s all in the Reception Details
Photo by Hillary Muelleck
Many couples just go generic for their reception tablescapes with silver flatware and one floral centerpiece. To really amp up the guest experience, consider gold or black flatware and add candlesticks for a more romantic feel. You can even take it a step further and add custom menus designed by a calligrapher to each place setting. This adds an even more personal touch.
Photo by Hillary Muelleck
There you have it, three ways you can make your wedding photos stand out. Don’t play it safe and do what everyone else is doing. This is your wedding, so don’t be afraid to be different and go bold! You’ll be glad you did and your wedding photos will look so much more unique because of it!
Hillary Muelleck is a film and digital photographer who tells stories through photos using romantic lighting and timeless editing so that they never go out of style. She believes that candid photos of the “in-between” moments are just as important as the portraits, and that the details are what makes a wedding truly unique and personal. When she’s not photographing weddings, you can usually find her in the middle of a house project with her snoring dog next to her and a seasonal candle burning in the corner.
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