Most often, the bride and groom face forward at weddings making it difficult for the guests to see their faces during the ceremony. Well here’s a novel approach to solve that problem.
If you have steps at the front of the church, consider this position as an alternative to the standard “line-up.” The bride and groom take the top landing facing the guests and each attendant takes a step below. The priest and alter boy have taken the lowest position. The bridal party form a semi-circle with their positions so that everyone can see them. The priest and alter boy complete the circle.
It’s great for the guests and great for the photography as well. I was able to photograph this wedding without sneaking in front just to get a shot of the bride & groom’s face during the ceremony. I wasn’t allowed in front anyway due to the church’s restrictions.
4 comments:
i definately would have done this had i thought of it before my wedding! awesome idea!
Yes, it's a great alternative.
Russ
There has been a good reason why brides and grooms face the other way - they are submitting themselves before God. But I suspect rituals and traditions are bound to change and we may just see more couples opting to face the audience. Sure helps photographers capture those tender, loving, meaningful moments a whole lot easier!
Seshu
Thanks for your comment Seshu! I visited your site as well. Very nice! It's nice to have other photographers visiting here as well. Best wishes to you!
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