While our wedding was wonderful, there are always little things that you would change when you look back at the day. For me, it is that I wish I had thought about what I do when I get nervous, so that I could have avoided an insane amount of pictures of both my walk down the aisle, and our ceremony, looking like this.What's funny is that I know I make this kind of face when I get nervous. Or more so when I want to cry and am trying to stop myself from doing it. I'm fine with it, it's a natural human reaction. Yet, while I know it is true emotion, I think if I had thought that I was going to do this, I would have been aware to stop when I started. Because, it really doesn't photograph all that well!!!
So, my lesson for brides to be is to have a truthful conversation with yourself, about odd habits you may have that tend to come out in times of high emotion. You may choose to not care about them, or maybe you are like me and want to make an effort to try and fix them. Either way, I thought rather than giving the same advice you hear after every wedding, I would throw something out there that I assume not many brides have thought much about. Do with it as you will.
(photo by MB)
I tend to say things without thinking when I'm nervous, so I'm definitely going to try to remain gracious on my big day. Thanks for the advice!
Posted by: Stephanie | December 28, 2008 at 12:16 PM
"funny face" or not. . . I think you look great. This was a beautiful wedding. I loved how "crisp" everything was. So very pretty!
Posted by: The Pissed Off Bride | January 05, 2009 at 09:10 AM
O, almost forgot.
Thanks for the advice because I can make some strange faces and my fiance is an eye closer! I hope the engagement photo session will help iron out some of our kinks.
Posted by: The Pissed Off Bride | January 05, 2009 at 09:10 AM
Well, you don't have to worry. It's just natural to get nervous on your wedding. I'm sure every bride would also feel the same way. You're article was nice! Thanks for sharing us your story of that special moment in your life!
Posted by: Photo Poster Blog | March 11, 2009 at 12:26 AM
I think this is good, practical advice.. my shoulders tense up and become raised towards my ears when stressed which makes me look a bit hunched and neck-less in photos!!
I will be trying to remember to relax my posture on the day!
Posted by: WestAussieWedding | July 06, 2009 at 03:37 AM
wow. that's the best one yet beautiful wedding,anyway its natural to have an a nervous feeling when you got married. Thank you so much for posting you this. :)
winnie
Posted by: wedding | December 16, 2009 at 09:17 PM
The funny thing about the photo when I look at it is that the face of the father of the bride was similar to my dad when he gave my sister away at her wedding last year.
Posted by: Gift Registry | February 27, 2010 at 08:40 AM
Thanks for good advice! I have a lot of the same pictures! it's funny! But I think that it's natural reaction and you shouldn't worry about this pictures. They are individual!
Posted by: Retailer | June 21, 2010 at 07:57 AM