7 Ways to Capture Memories During Your Wedding Day
Your wedding will be filled with fun memories. With so much happening, you’ll want to relive every moment — from your wedding morning preparations to dancing with guests on the dance floor. Here are some ideas to capture and treasure all the special memories from your wedding.
1. Plan a Photoshoot for Your Wedding Morning
A pre-wedding photo shoot is your chance to get used to the camera and any posing your photographer will ask you to do. During your wedding morning photo shoot, prepare clear spaces with natural lighting. Incorporate details such as the invites, the rings, perfume, shoes and jewelry. Don’t forget to ask your photographer to get a fantastic dress shot.
2. Give Out Disposable Cameras
Disposable cameras provide an economical and memorable way to capture moments from your guests’ perspectives. This idea is a must if you love candid photography and the raw appeal of film wedding images. While you’re enjoying the special day with your partner, guests can seize those spontaneous shared glances, kisses and bursts of laughter.
You can distribute disposable cameras to your loved ones or allot one per table. When you’re ready to purchase, think about your desired aesthetic. You’ll also want to consider the film type and flash options before purchasing.
3. Use an Official Wedding Hashtag
Your wedding hashtag encourages guests to share their media content on social media, making it easier for you to gather wedding moments. It usually contains your and your significant other’s names. List the potential hashtags and search each one to ensure it’s free to claim before incorporating it into invites.
You can also use free wedding hashtag generators to aid your brainstorming process. The algorithms will consider your and your partner’s names and other details to create a hashtag that’s uniquely yours.
4. Invest in a Same-Day Edit (SDE) Wedding Video
An SDE is a mini-documentary that summarizes the story of your big day. It includes special and candid moments, such as your wedding morning preparations, ceremony, guest reactions, post-ceremony activities and first dance. It’s played during the reception, where you, your future spouse and guests can watch it together.
You can ask the videographer to capture special moments, such as your parent’s reaction during your first kiss. Choose songs that fit the mood of your footage and also hold personal significance for you and your future spouse. Don’t forget to remind the professional to incorporate other moments you deem essential.
5. Add a Photo Booth
The best thing about having a photo booth is that it keeps guests entertained and allows them to take home a unique souvenir after their big day. You can rent an enclosed booth that prints out a strip of photos or an open-air photo booth with backdrop and filter options. Consider renting a portrait booth if you want to elevate the guest experience.
6. Set Up an Auto-Sharing Archive
There are various programs and apps available that can help you view photos your guests took on your special day. For instance, you can find apps that allow guests to easily auto-share their footage — no manual uploading is required. All your loved ones need to do is take photos, and the app will automatically upload them in real-time.
You just have to add your loved ones, and the app will automatically send invites to download the app. With this app, you can have an instant digital photo album.
7. Hire a Wedding Content Creator
A wedding content creator’s job is to take footage, edit videos and send them to you so you can post them on your social media channels. Not to be confused with your photographer and videographer, this individual will create social media-ready content, often curated to ride on trendy and viral challenges.
11 Essential Moments to Capture on Your Big Day
Your wedding day will be filled with beautiful moments. However, it can easily pass like a blur due to being overwhelmed and busy. Check out these moments to add to your shot list:
- The wedding morning preparations
- First look or touch
- Quiet moment before walking down the aisle
- The walk down the aisle
- First kiss
- Walking out of the ceremony together
- Family photos
- Wedding decorations
- First dance
- Throwing of bouquet
- Dancing with guests
Memorialize Your Wedding Day
The photos, videos and other forms of content that capture your special day are what you will keep returning to for many years. With this list, it’ll be easier for you to choose which ideas to add to your wedding celebration.
Author – Cora Gold
Cora Gold is a wedding enthusiast with over six years of experience writing about trends, traditions and more. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of women’s lifestyle magazine, Revivalist. Connect with Cora on LinkedIn, Pinterest and Twitter.
