The second blog in our series of tips for your wedding from a photographers point of view!

How to hold your flowers:

This is probably the last thing on your list of things to think about, but here it is....a simple tip to keep in mind. Hold your bouquet the right way and you’ll not only look smooth, serene and polished walking down the aisle, but both your bouquet and dress will shine in your wedding photos. Relax your arms! Let the weight of the bouquet bring your arms down so that the bouquet is at your bellybutton and your arms are resting on your hip bones. This will make you look longer and more relaxed. Don’t strangle your flowers. You don't want the flowers to hide the detail of your beautiful dress!

Here are some examples of nice placement of bouquet to showcase the dress and the bride!

Show your waist!

This tip works for bridesmaids also!

If your bouquet is really large, rest it on your hip but move it to the side a little to show the detail of your dress!

Here are some examples where flower placement hides the dress! The brides are still beautiful but not showing off their dress as well as they could. You decide.

Good luck with your big day. Check back from time to time for more tips.