Bride and Groom Poses: Inspiration from Models’ Wedding Photos

Some couples don’t give much thought to bride and groom poses, but they should! After all, wedding photographs for a lifetime! While an experienced wedding photographer will guide you into flattering poses, they should also listen to the posing ideas you bring to the table.

Photos from models' weddings are a great source of inspiration for bride and groom poses. After all, who better to learn from than someone who strikes a pose for a living? Here are six pictures of newly-married couples where the bride is no stranger to the camera.

Natasha Poly and Peter Bakker

Russian supermodel Natasha Poly married Dutch businessman Peter Bakker in Saint Tropez back in 2011. This pose shows off the deep back cut of her dress, the ornate sleeves, and her beautiful ring. It blends sensuality with strength -- her husband is supporting her with both arms, and in his embrace Natasha looks strong and confident. Not to mention blissfully happy!

Kristy Hinze and James Clark
Australian model Kristy Hinze married entrepreneur James Clark in 2009. This wedding photograph captures a comfortable and relaxed couple. Here, Kristy's vibrant smile and gorgeous earrings are on display.

Ivanka Trump 
and Jared Kushner
Although she focuses primarily on business now, Ivanka Trump spent nearly a decade modeling. When she married Jared Kushner in 2009, it looks like she drew from her modeling past when posing for their wedding pictures. In this photo, she tilts her head to reveal a flattering profile, twists to her shoulders slightly toward the camera to slim her waistline, and smiles genuinely.

Coco Rocha and James Conran
Media darling and supermodel Coco Rocha married interior designer James Conran in 2010. This picture captures not only an earnest kiss, but also the stunning scenery that made up the backdrop of their wedding. It’s an intimate bride and groom pose, but is taken from far enough of a distance that it isn’t intrusive.

Kate Moss and Jamie Hince
Although she may be renowned for her waif figure and steely pout, Kate Moss looks cheerful and relaxed in this picture with guitarist Jamie Hince and their flower girls. Her veil picks up the sunlight, further enhancing her glow.

Molly Sims and Scott Stuber
Model Molly Sims lets her bouquet hang loose in this picture, offering a casual alternative to the popular pose where the bride and groom both grip the flowers. It also reveals the elegant veil gliding down her back.












Since models are masters of working it in front of the camera, their wedding photographs can be a great place to find flattering poses for your big day. But remember, there is not much point looking photogenic if your photos don’t look like you. Twist inspiration from models to suit your personality and style. Go with bride and groom poses that make you look great and feel even better.

Engagement Photo Outfit Ideas: Flowy Dresses for Pictures in Spring

Love the thought of engagement photos with your better half, but stumped for outfit ideas? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! It’s normal to have a million questions as you get closer to your photography session.

Today I’m going to focus on outfit ideas for ladies who are still deciding what to wear for engagement pictures in spring. A popular option this time of year is a light, feminine dress. (Especially after a long winter of heavy jackets and boots!)

If you’re thinking about wearing a spring dress as part of an engagement photo outfit, here are some ideas found at the online fashion community lookbook.nu. Click the link in the caption to learn more about each look!

Olivia L.

Annika M.

Ashleigh F.

Flávia D.

Jessica R.

Ashley T.

After months of gray and cold, especially here in New York City, the turn of the season brings a welcome change. We can finally abandon thick fabrics for light, airy clothes! Light spring dresses, in particular, are a staple of this time of year and a great idea for an engagement photo outfit.

Fairytale Gowns Rock the Oscars 2013 Red Carpet

The Oscars 2013 red carpet showcased gowns that looked straight out of a fairy tale. They were the types of dresses you would expect a Disney princess to wear.

At Fairy Dust Photography, we love fairytale gowns. By design, they're full and eye-catching. But they're also delicate and light. It's an ethereal contrast that looks great on film, especially on a monumental day like your wedding.

Here are our favorite fairytale gowns from the Oscars 2013.

Amanda Seyfried

Jennifer Lawrence

Amy Adams

Wedding Planning Apps for iPhone that Help Plan Your Perfect Wedding Day

If you’re like many brides-to-be, you are excited about your wedding but a little overwhelmed by all the wedding planning. Between creating guest lists, booking a wedding photographer, and finding that perfect dress, you’re juggling a million things at once.

Luckily, technology is here to help! Breathe easier with the help of wedding planning apps for iPhone. These iPhone apps are a great way to stay organized and prepared so that you can plan your perfect wedding day with minimal stress!

The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner

The Knot, one of the top wedding websites around, released The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner to help brides-to-be keep track of the million wedding details that come up in the planning process. It’s an app for iPhone and iPad with features that include a countdown to your big day, a handy budget tool, tons of inspiration for all aspects of your wedding, a place to store clippings, and even a guest list manager. 

Wedding Budget

It’s one thing to splurge for your big day, but quite another to lose track of your hard-earned money. The Wedding Budget application makes it easy to create and track your budget. It comes with tons of graphs that make it easy to see whether or not you’re staying on track with your financial goals.

iWedding Deluxe

iWedding Deluxe is a powerful app that leaves no stone unturned while you plan your perfect wedding day. Need to monitor your budget? Check. What about to-do lists? It covers you there, too. Guest details, seating plans, meal plans, and bookmarking -- you think of it, chances are this application handles it.

Appy Couple

Appy Couple is a relatively new wedding planning app for iPhone and iPad that lets you plan your wedding with flexibility and style. One of its key features is how easily and beautifully it allows you to share (and gather!) information with guests. Within seconds, you can contact everyone about must-know details through elegantly designed emails that match the personalized theme of your app. You can also create polls to get opinions from attendees.

Perfect Wedding Guide

Perfect Wedding Guide helps streamline your plans. It organizes your guest list, updates reservations, helps coordinate events related to your wedding (like your bridal shower), tracks your budget, and more. It is really useful for locating vendors and limited-time deals in your area.

Don’t get bogged down in the details of your plans. Instead, take advantage of the great wedding planning apps for iPhone. They can store and organize the little details of your big event so you can focus on all the big-pictures stuff you need to plan your perfect wedding!

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12 Fashionable Wedding Dresses Perfect for a Fairy Tale Wedding (2013)

New York Fashion Week is underway here in New York City. While I’m a photographer, not a fashion expert, I love beautiful clothes. It’s thrilling to capture the power and grace of a stunning outfit. 

That’s one of the things I like about wedding photography. It is my job to reveal the art and craftsmanship of exquisite gowns. But that’s not my favorite part. More than anything, I love capturing the confident glow of a bride who is rocking a stunning wedding dress, the infectious smile of a woman who knows she’s turning heads. In that way, a wedding dress is more than a dress. It’s a license to create your own beautiful world, if only for a day.

My personal favorite (wedding) dress designer Elie Saab ; I was almost brought to tears when I watched his 2012-2013 haute couture line go down the runway and the finale dress was this incredible, ethereal wedding dress. 

You can watch the whole runway show: http://www.eliesaab.com/#/en/haute-couture/fw-2012-2013/1  

It will take your breath away!

In the spirit of fashion week, here are twelve fashionable, yet classic, wedding dresses for 2013 that are gorgeous enough to elevate any wedding ceremony to a fairy tale. Even if they’re out of your budget, they’re still great bridal fashion inspiration. 

Marchesa | Fall 2013

Marchesa | Fall 2013

Marchesa | Fall 2013

Vera Wang | Fall 2013

Vera Wang | Fall 2013

Carolina Herrera | Fall 2013

Claire Pettibone | Fall 2013

Maggie Sottero | Fall 2013

Monique Lhuillie | Fall 2013

Sarah Seven | Fall 2013

Marchesa | Fall 2013

Carolina Herrera | Fall 2013

What to Wear for Engagement Pictures (5 Must-Know Tips!)

Congrats, you’re engaged! I bet you’re ready to share your joy with the world, right?

Many people use engagement pictures as a way to capture and share that joy. And why not? They are photographs that preserve the deep love and excitement between two people destined to spend their lives together.

Since they tend to be more casual than wedding photos, you have more leeway in how you look. But that freedom can raise a question: What should I wear?!

Don’t stress! Here are five tips to help you figure out what to wear for your engagement pictures.

1. Be you

Sometimes couples stress about what to wear because they’re focusing too much on what other people want. What do you want to wear? Let that be the guiding light behind your fashion choices.

2. Get in sync

You have your own individual style, but so does your partner. How do you deal? Simple: get in sync with each other. Figure out what you both want the overall look of your photos to be. From there, you can choose outfits that reflect who you are as individuals and as a union.

3. Complement, don’t match

You and your partner don’t need to be “matchy-matchy” in your photographs. Instead, aim for complementary shades and textures. And try to stay in the same range of formality. It could look a little “off” if a husband-to-be is dressed to the nines and his fiancée has pulled on her favorite T-shirt and jeans combo.

4. Aim for comfort

Being comfortable throughout a photo shoot can add a dimension of effortlessness that really shines in engagement pictures. Go with an outfit that you can pop on and forget about it. For example, if you’re a casual lady who rarely wears heels, engagement pictures may not be the best time to break out 5-inch stilettos. (And if sky-high heels are a staple of your fashion ensemble, go for it!)

5. Add a splash of excess

On the one hand, engagement pictures should reflect you -- comfortable, authentic, and beautiful. On the other hand, your engagement photo session is a special day, so you may want to wear an outfit that is a step-up from your everyday style. There are plenty of simple, yet effective, ways to accomplish that. For example, paint your lips a shade darker than normal. Get a manicure in bold colors. Show off a glamorous piece of jewelry (other than your rock!).

When deciding what to wear for your engagement pictures, remember: these photographs are for you. Sure, you may share them with family and friends, but you’ll be the couple who looks back at them fondly for decades. Choose outfits that you believe will bring a smile to your face well into the future.