"Wait a Minute ♡ Did We Capture Everything? 9 Must-Take Variations of Commemorative Photos Before Submitting the Marriage Registration"

2017.03.02 published

A marriage certificate that, once submitted, will never come back....

The moment you write and submit the marriage certificate is so exciting and happy.

Just looking at the pristine, blank marriage certificate you just received makes you feel joyous.

Make sure to take all the photos you want before submission ♩

The marriage certificate is an incredibly precious item, like a treasure, and once submitted, it will never come back.

Therefore, it's customary to take commemorative photos before submitting! While it was common in the past to take pictures in front of the city hall, nowadays, there are many stylish and heartwarming ways to take and preserve photos related to the marriage certificate!

Here are some adorable and heartwarming photo ideas to capture with the marriage certificate before registering!＊

Photos to take before submission! Commemorative photo with the marriage certificate ① with rings

The first photo to take is this one＊ A standard photo often seen on Instagram: "placing rings on the marriage certificate" photo♡

For brides with both engagement and wedding rings, it's common to place one ring on each of the three characters of the marriage certificate＊

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Placing your fiancé's wedding ring, which is a bit larger, in the face area, creating a hidden Mickey with the three rings is also a cute idea♩

Don't worry if you don't have an engagement ring... You can still take beautiful photos with just two rings!♡

@yui_ftw

Photos to take before submission! Commemorative photo ② of him filling out the form

One photo that makes you smile while scrolling through pre-bride posts on Instagram is

the photo of “my boyfriend filling out the marriage certificate”!

Seeing them seriously and carefully writing word by word to avoid mistakes conveys how much they value your marriage, and it feels very loving.

Once you submit the marriage certificate, he will no longer just be your boyfriend but your husband! Make sure to commemorate this final image of your "boyfriend" properly♩

Photos to take before submission! Commemorative video of filling out the form

Some couples capture a commemorative video of the time spent signing and stamping the marriage certificate＊

Videos can capture more quirks and personal touches than photos, making it quite fun to watch◎

This footage might also come in handy for the profile movie or opening movie at the wedding reception.

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Photos to take before submission! Commemorative photo with the whole family ♡

For couples who sign the marriage certificate in the presence of their parents during the joint family meeting, it's a must to take a commemorative photo with everyone right there!

Let’s preserve this historic moment where two families are connected, and a new family is created♡

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Photos to take before submission! With friends ♡

Many people ask their important friends to sign as guarantors on the marriage certificate.

If that's the case, capturing the moment your friend signs the marriage certificate as a commemorative photo will surely make you feel warm when you look back on it later.

Photos to take before submission! At home or a memorable location

Now that the marriage certificate is filled out, you don't want to regret not capturing those “common signature shots” before submission!

First, this one＊ A photo of the two of you holding the marriage certificate, saying, “We’re about to submit this!♡” Being at home allows for relaxed expressions in the photos＊

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Taking a commemorative photo in front of the wedding venue ♡

It seems they took this with the chapel where they will hold their ceremony in exactly one year as a backdrop.

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Photos to take before submission! Purikura

Some grooms and brides take purikura together before submission＊

It feels modern and nice♡ As adults, opportunities to take purikura are rare, making it a fun, special date experience♩

Photos to take before submission! At the city office

Finally, it's time to submit at the municipal office. Let’s capture the photo that proves “we’ve just become a couple!♡” along with the marriage certificate.

Nowadays, many city offices have a photo booth-like setup where you can capture the name of the office and the date of submission, which is very convenient.

@tabaimi0313

Photos to take before submission! During submission

There are also people who capture the moment they hand over the marriage certificate to the official and get it accepted as a keepsake...!

This angle, taken from behind the staff, ensures their face isn't visible, maintaining privacy while allowing you to capture your own faces, which is great!＊

Capture lots of photos with the marriage certificate and have a happy registration experience! ♡

Some people think of marriage and registration as "just a piece of paper, right?" but think about it carefully!

A marriage certificate is the "happiest piece of paper in the world" that connects you with your most beloved person♡♡♡

To prove that marriage is not just a matter between two people, the marriage certificate has a guarantor section that requires someone else to fill in, requiring the marriage to be acknowledged.

I believe there’s no happier piece of paper filled with the thoughts of so many people aside from just you two.

And once you submit that paper (the marriage certificate), it becomes a precious item you will never see or touch again.

Let’s capture the happy moment that transforms the simple marriage certificate into the happiest piece of paper in the world for the two of you! ♡

➡ I accompanied a photographer for marriage certificate submission! My experience report on still rare "registration photos"

➡ View all articles related to registration/marriage certificates here＊

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