The wedding
journal.
Thoughtful ideas and practical guides for collecting every side of your wedding story.
June 17, 2026
Greenhouse and Conservatory Wedding Photo Tips for Dreamy Light
Greenhouse and conservatory wedding photo tips — making the most of soft glass-filtered light, handling heat and reflections, the best shots among the greenery, and collecting every guest photo.
Read the storyJune 16, 2026
Rooftop Wedding Photo Tips for a City Skyline Backdrop
Practical rooftop wedding photo tips — handling wind, harsh sun and tricky city light, the best shots to plan, and how to round up all the skyline photos your guests snap.
Read the storyJune 16, 2026
How to Collect Wedding Photos From Your Bridal Party (Before They Forget)
Your bridesmaids and groomsmen take the best behind-the-scenes wedding photos — here is how to actually collect them all before they get buried on everyone's phones.
Read the storyJune 16, 2026
Wedding Photo Gift Ideas for Grandparents They Will Actually Treasure
Heartfelt wedding photo gift ideas for grandparents — from printed albums to framed portraits — plus how to gather the photos that mean the most to them.
Read the storyJune 15, 2026
Wedding Photo Ideas With Groomsmen That Arent Cheesy
Fun, relaxed wedding photo ideas with groomsmen that go beyond the stiff lineup shot, plus how to round up all the candids your buddies snap on their phones.
Read the storyJune 15, 2026
How to Choose Wedding Photos for Save the Dates (Without Overthinking It)
A practical guide to choosing the right photos for your save the dates — what works, what to avoid, how many to use, and where to get the pictures if you skipped an engagement shoot.
Read the storyJune 15, 2026
Wedding Dessert Table and Cake Table Photo Tips (So All That Effort Gets Captured)
Practical tips for photographing your wedding dessert table and cake table before guests demolish it, plus how to gather the close-up shots your guests take.
Read the storyJune 13, 2026
Garden Wedding Photo Tips: How to Capture All That Greenery (and Get Guest Photos Too)
Planning a garden wedding? Here are real garden wedding photo tips for handling dappled light, busy backgrounds, and bug season, plus how to gather all the photos your guests take.
Read the storyJune 13, 2026
Photo Wedding Favor Ideas Your Guests Will Actually Keep
Looking for photo wedding favor ideas that guests will not toss in the trash? Here are creative, budget-friendly favors built around your photos, plus how to gather the pictures to use.
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