A Bride's Reflection: The Photos I Regret Not Taking Without a Shot List*

2017.03.21 published

I was satisfied with my wedding, but there's just a little regret.

Hello, I'm Nagisa from marry＊

I had my wedding last year, and it was an incredibly joyful day♡

The wedding was truly fun and the best day ever, and I have almost no regrets at all, but...

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I was satisfied on the day, but later I thought, "I wanted to take a picture with that person!"

That being said, there is still a little regret. It’s about the "photos." I didn’t create any specific guidance and entrusted everything to a trustworthy photographer!

On the day, the photographer was very considerate, asking questions like, “Is there anyone you want to take a picture with?” and took many photos, which made me happy, but...

Looking back, there are a few people I thought, "I wish I had taken a photo with that person!"

I was really satisfied with the wedding and the photos, but since I have a few thoughts of "I should have mentioned that in advance," I wanted to share these experiences＊

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Photo I wished I had taken ① Family photo

First, the photo I thought I should have taken was a family photo. I have a family of four with my parents and sister, but I forgot to take a photo just with the four of us.

Of course, I have some photos. There are two-shots with my sister and mother, and a group photo with all the relatives. There are also photos of my family with my husband.

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However, looking back, I wish I had a "family photo with just the four of us."

While it's nice to take photos with both families together, I thought it would have been great to have a photo with just my immediate family, the people who raised me and were always there with me.

This applies not only to my family but also in the same way with my husband's family.

Make sure you don’t forget to ask the photographer to capture a shot with just your family♩

Photo I wished I had taken ② Photo with the after-party organizers

Next, I want to mention the photo with the after-party organizers. While I could take photos with them during the reception, the organizers were very busy during the after-party, so there weren’t many opportunities to take pictures.

I was glad to have taken photos during the reception, but since I asked them to organize the after-party, I regretted not being able to take a picture during or after the event...

The after-party organizers were busy moving around, making sure everything was going smoothly, which leaves little time for photos. If there's a photographer during the after-party, it’s highly recommended to ensure they capture this moment♩

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Photo I wished I had taken ③ Photo with the master of ceremonies

I had a professional master of ceremonies who was an acquaintance, so I asked them to host for me＊ Usually, many MCs are associated with the wedding venue, and they usually meet only once for a briefing, so it’s rare for the couple to take a picture with the MC.

However, since I asked someone I had known for a long time to be the MC, I wanted to take a three-shot with them. Unfortunately, I forgot to tell the photographer, and while I have photos with our mutual friends, I missed taking a three-shot with the MC...

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The photographer will capture many standard and stylish shots, but they can't know beforehand who the couple is particularly attached to or wants to photograph. It’s a good idea to make a list of the people you want to shoot in advance!

On the day, it can be so much fun that you often lose track of who you haven’t photographed with. Even if you don't create a guideline, make sure to convey who you'd like to capture♩

Photo I wished I had taken ④ Photo with the florist

I also thought about how I missed taking a photo with the florist who helped us out. I outsourced the florist, and they helped us so much through numerous meetings.

I only met the florist twice on the wedding day—once before changing into my wedding dress and just before the ceremony.

I thought I would take a photo after changing, but before the ceremony, I was too rushed to find time.

Once the ceremony and reception began, the florist was no longer present, and I ended up not getting a single photo with them...

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It can be difficult to take photos with staff members you've worked with. While it's usually easier to take photos with the planner, florists are often not near the couple, so it’s usually challenging to capture moments with them.

If you want to take a photo with the florist you've worked closely with, it’s advisable to mention this to them in advance so they can set aside some time. Also, remind yourself when you see the florist not to think, "I'll do it later," because you won’t see them often! It's best to plan to ask for a photo in any form♩

Photo I wished I had taken ⑤ Group photo at the after-party

Lastly, after the wedding, my regret is "I forgot to take a group photo at the after-party." While I took photos with each group, I completely forgot to ask for a group photo.

Group photos at the after-party can be tricky if there isn't a photographer, or due to logistical reasons, it can be difficult to snap one.

However, since we had a photographer present and there was a spacious location,

it’s rare to have so many people gather for the two of us, so I wish I had captured at least one group photo of everyone...!

The end of the after-party tends to become hectic, but make sure to capture a group photo as a wonderful conclusion to your special day♡

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While there are regrets, it’s natural that it can’t be perfect. Let’s do as much as we can♩

I shared five instances of photos I had slight regrets about from my wedding.

Though I have a few lingering regrets, I believe it’s natural for any event that we cannot achieve "perfection." I have some regrets, but my wedding was incredibly fun, so I don’t regret anything♩

However, the small regrets I had are all things that future brides can mention to their photographers or planners to capture! I hope future brides can avoid preventable regrets◎

For those who are about to have a wedding, please take my lessons to heart and create a wonderful wedding experience♡

➡ There’s more! What did the senior brides regret about their weddings?

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