When all the wedding plans are completed and you are only days away from the big event the members of the family will start to gather from near and far away places to take part in the celebration- one of the happiest “must be there occasions” experienced by your immediate family. Even during the busy time set aside one short hour with your family to create a cherished memory-the family portrait you have been talking about for years.

Wedding is one of the few celebrations that bring families together from all over the country, perhaps from worldwide. You will not get an easier and more convenient time to have a professional photographer take your family group portrait. The wedding photographer, as usual will be totally occupied with shooting, the various aspects of the wedding ceremony and activities.

You can make arrangements with your professional wedding photographer to meet you and your people in a particular location, your family house or his/her studio. Many photographic studios have unique, enchanting settings, which lend themselves to either a formal-dressed in your Sunday best portrait or the popular casual group portrait.

Remember you may not get another favorable opportunity to capture this valuable photo again. So plan a special time, a day or so, well before the wedding to create your treasured Family Heirloom Portrait.

Bridal Portraits : The bridal portrait is one of the time-honored traditions that have gained popularity again in recent times. The bridal portrait is a formal picture of the bride usually captured in the photographer’s studio a few days or weeks before the wedding. This photograph, along with an announcement, must be sent to the local newspapers as soon as possible. Sometimes a couple might decide to have a picture taken together in addition or instead of a bridal portrait. It will be nice to include the bridal portrait in the wedding announcements and albums. If the bride is not particularly photogenic or if she is picky about how she looks in photos, this gives an opportunity to the bride to really get her best angle without a restless groom or family members rushing her.

Make enquiries at the local newspaper when the photographs for wedding announcements should be submitted. Then ask your wedding dress salon to keep your dress and accessories ready in time. Now contact your photographer and talk to him/her about getting your bridal portrait captured and the price of it. Your overall package might include a bridal portrait too. With the help of a beautician get your hair and make up done in an attractive way. Some good bridal salons have an attractive background where the bride can have her formal bridal portrait shot after the final fitting of her gown. Don’t spend money on a floral bouquet because the photographer will provide you with a silk flower prop bouquet when the bridal portraits are shot in the photo studio.