4 reasons why every couple should have a pre-wedding photoshoot

As if the bride and groom didn't already have to spend hours on their wedding day, getting photographed with hundreds of relatives they've never met, another photoshoot idea may seem taxing at first, but you'll thank us for recommending a pre-wedding photoshoot. Previously a rare luxury, they are now an important pre-wedding festivity on your to-do list. The importance of documenting priceless moments immediately before a couple tie the knot for life is so underrated, and we're here to show you why it shouldn't be.

It is super intimate
Throughout the pre-wedding and wedding celebrations, you and your partner barely get to enjoy anything without being surrounded by a large group of family and friends. A pre-wedding shoot is the most intimate activity you can plan for yourself, capturing a core memory that is precious to you without being surrounded by anybody else. These photo shoots are a lot of fun and really bring out the chemistry between couples.  

Reduces feeling of awkwardness
Pre-wedding photo shoots allow you to work with your photographer and for your photographer to work with you. This will make you feel more at ease with a camera being pointed at you. Furthermore, it allows your photographer to figure out how to get the most out of you as a couple. They will observe how you react to the camera and how to make you feel natural and at ease with each other. It is like an ice-breaker for you, your partner, and the photographer! When you realise that they are a professional who does this for a living, there is no need to feel nervous. Once you're past the feeling of nervousness, you'll find yourself actually having fun posing in front of the camera. You'll be striking a signature ‘couple pose’ in no time!

Put your look to the test:
While you may have decided on a specific hairstyle or makeup  for your nuptials, things may appear extremely differently in photographs than they do in person. This is a good opportunity to test multiple looks with a range of vendors, identify issue areas, and make quick modifications. An outdoor pre-wedding shoot can also be used to test how long your makeup or hairstyle will last in the sun if an outdoor ceremony is planned.

Use the photographs in your wedding
Pre-wedding shoots are often used by couples to develop materials for their wedding day. You can use the photographs to create save-the-date cards for wedding guests. Save-the-dates are a casual way of announcing your approaching wedding. Send out save-the-date cards six to eight months before your wedding. The invites themselves should arrive eight weeks before your wedding day. So, how can you make your save-the-date cards a little more interesting? By incorporating a favourite image from your pre-wedding photography onto the invitation. The photo personalises your cards, and your family will appreciate receiving a save-the-date showing your cheerful faces. Pre-wedding photos can also be included into your wedding day decor.