What Is Everyone Really Using? A Stylish Collection of Pre-Shoot Props Learned from the Hashtag "#PreShootReport"

Wedding Accessories Reflect the Times!

For pre-wedding or wedding day photo shoots, you want to take cute pictures using props, right?

Just like fashion, there are trends and fads in pre-wedding items.

While searching on your own, you might think, “I see this item a lot; it must be popular,” but it could actually be posts from brides over two years ago! This is a common story.

Of course, you can use what you personally think is “cute,” but wouldn’t you prefer to use items that feel current?

In this article, I’ll pick and introduce the pre-wedding items that I think are stylish and should be used ♡

If you haven't decided what to prepare yet, this is a great reference for future brides＊

Pre-wedding Item You Should Choose Now ① Hat

The first item I want to introduce is a groom’s hat ♡

It can be used in classic shots that hide your faces. Whether it's a fedora or a straw hat, anything is fine, so choose one that matches your couple's coordination ♩

Wedding photos where the couple's faces are hidden with a bouquet and a hat work wonderfully as materials for welcome boards or profile books! Since the faces aren't visible, it creates a mature and stylish impression.

Pre-wedding Item You Should Choose Now ② Chair Sign

In overseas wedding parties, chair signs are used to decorate the chairs where the bride and groom sit. This is not a common item in Japan, where the head table is the norm, but there’s a growing trend of stylish couples incorporating chair signs as pre-wedding props ♡

Among them, chair signs made with a laser cutter, where the calligraphy becomes a piece of art, are particularly popular.

Wedding photos using chair signs as photo props look very trendy and give a refreshing overseas vibe ♡ These photos will definitely bring joy for years to come. This is also perfect for adult brides who might think paper photo props are a bit different...

Pre-wedding Item You Should Choose Now ③ Balloon

Balloons have long been a staple in pre-wedding shoots, but there are trends in design and pose as well ♡ I recommend small heart-shaped balloons.

If you use them in large quantities, using pastel colors with a light hue will create a soft and stylish atmosphere!

A wedding photo where the bride and groom each hold one is also lovely ♡ The blue of the sky, the white of the dress, and the pink balloons complement each other beautifully.

Unlike large balloons that are difficult to inflate, small balloons are easy to carry, which is a nice point.

Pre-wedding Item You Should Choose Now ④ Photo Frame

A simple, large photo frame is also a classic item. A small photo frame only allows for shots taken from a distance, but with a large photo frame, close-up shots are also possible ♡

I recommend taking silhouette shots during sunset location photos. This will result in a romantic picture that feels extraordinary ♩

Pre-wedding Item You Should Choose Now ⑤ Camera

Many couples probably share a common hobby of photography! It seems that among camera enthusiasts and photo lovers, using their personal cameras as shooting props is currently in trend.

Capture a frame that perfectly conveys your shared hobby ♡

You could also capture scenes of each other taking pictures of one another.

Of course, photos taken by a photographer are precious, but pictures taken by him will also become cherished treasures ♡

Let's be Particular About Choosing Pre-wedding Items ♡

I’ve introduced some recommended pre-wedding items for brides who are about to have their pre-wedding or wedding ceremony.

Use current items to take wonderful wedding photos＊