Wedding Bliss: Engagement Shoot

As of last week I have some big news... I am getting married!! So, with all the fun of planning a wedding my brain instantly goes to "what am I going to wear to everything?!" I had the idea of doing a wedding series giving you ideas of killer outfits to wear to all those different wedding events. First things first, the engagement photo shoot!



I think it's really important to have at least two different, but complementing outfits. The colors of the dress and the scarf complement each other but don't look identical, while the green sweater adds an extra pop of color to the jeans and white tank top. I think it works really well with your photos to have one slightly more formal look (a cute little summer dress like this one is great when you are taking photos when it's warm) and one casual but put together look.

In order to keep your photos looking classy and nice make sure that everything you wear, whether casual or not, is in good condition and fits your body well. If your trouble area is your belly, don't wear that belt with the sweater. The dress shape is great for pretty much anyone (i'm wearing a black dress like it right now... love), since our photos will be taking place in the spring I paired the dress with sandals, but you could easily pair a dress like that with tights, boots, and a sweater if you are taking pictures in the fall or winter.

You can have A LOT of fun with shoes and cute accessories. Keep the basics of your outfit classic, but play up your style with accessories. This will ensure that your pictures don't scream the decade you took them in. Keep your jewelry simple in the fact that it doesn't have a ton of sparkle in it, because it will catch in the light and could cause a strange glow coming from your ears, neck, or wrist. Also, you want to make sure that gorgeous sparkly thing on your left hand has center stage.

Make sure that whatever you wear will photograph well. If you're wearing white, make sure it's thick enough that it doesn't go see through in the sun or the flash. If you are wearing black, make sure you wear black undergarments, because nothing is worse than your white bra showing through your black shirt or dress when the flash goes off.

The important thing is that your pictures reflect you as a couple. If you are not the type of girl that would wear a little full skirted dress like this, then don't wear it. Wear what fits you and your fiance's personality, just use the guidelines to ensure you look your best because these pictures will be around forever. No pressure right?

Have fun and enjoy your engagement, I know i'll be enjoying mine!!