For more than 70 years, thousands of brides have traveled to Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City to find their wedding day looks. From the moment you walk through the doors, you’ll feel the magic of Kleinfeld. Not only does Kleinfeld have 30,000 square feet filled with the largest selection of wedding dresses in the world, it also has the greatest professional staff of over 200 employees who are dedicated to finding and perfecting your bridal look.
Remember the days before social media? LOL, neither do we. Nowadays, everything we do *must* involve a good photo opportunity (or it never even happened, right?). Let’s be real—we’re all guilty of texting our friend or family group chats inquiring about a photo’s insta-worthiness. Bridal portraits are always beautiful, but nothing beats an epic photo guaranteed to kill it on the ‘gram. That’s why we’ve rounded up these 7 ideas, guaranteed to rack up ALL the likes.
The go-to getting ready shot.
The getting-ready pictures are some of our all-time favorite photos because all they involve nothing but having FUN! Slip on these adorable Plum Pretty Sugar robes and smile for the camera!
The sit & sip shot.
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We’re cuckoo for coconuts! Nothing screams “living your best life” like sipping a tropical drink on the beach next to your best babes. We promise this Pinterest-perfect pose will be everyone’s newest phone background.
The exploring-the-town shot.
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We love this shot so matcha! Don’t forget to set aside some time on your wedding day not only for portraits, but to explore with your photographer! Often times you’ll stumble upon a cute little shop (like this adorable Matcha hut) and it’ll turn out to be one of your favorite shots of the day. Remember, don’t get so caught up in nailing that perfectly-posed photo–in fact, the most authentic, unanticipated moments turn usually turn out to be the best photos!
The taking-advantage-of-your-decorations shot.
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We call this one, ‘sitting pretty with a side of pizzaz!’ Since you’ll already have furniture and flowers at your wedding, this photo becomes a quick DYI! Whether it be a couch, a table or even a chair–this versatile shot can be achieved almost anywhere.
The candid shot.
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Warning—do not attempt this photo post-champagne toasts! We always love a good action shot, and you’ll probably look back on these with a few laughs, too! Whether it’s a still shot or fun boomerang, this idea is guaranteed to make your insta look en fuego.
Pro tip: Toss your bouquets in the bike’s basket to bring this adorable aesthetic to a whole other level!
The cheers! shot.
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Cheers to racking up all the insta-likes! Nothing gets those followers double-tapping more than an authentic photo (and a splash of millennial pink)!
The squad shot.
Baby got back! We present to you…*drum roll*…the insta-worthy wall. No matter where in the world your wedding takes place, there’s guaranteed to be at least one aesthetically pleasing wall to showcase how fabulous you and your squad look!
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