6 VIPs You Should Definitely Take a Photo With On the Big Day

Your wedding photos will long outlive your memory, so plan to take pictures with the people who mean the most to you. From your closest family to your dearest friends to the special professionals who make your wedding possible, here are six very important people you'll want to take a snapshot with on the big day: 1. Your partner, of course. Make sure to set aside a nice chunk of time on the big day to get photos of just you two. If you've hired a pro, he or she will work it into the schedule. If you have a friend in charge of snaps, don't underestimate how long it takes to get the perfect framer. 2. All the parents (and like-a-parents). Family matters! Before or after the ceremony, you'll definitely want to get photos with your parents and your partner's parents, or whoever helped raise the two of you. Add in brothers, sisters, and extended family for additional photo opps.   Photographed by Braedon Photography via Inside Weddings 3. Your wedding party, when no one's looking! Yes, you're probably already planning to snap some portraits with your bridesmaids and groomsmen. But plan to have some candid pictures taken while the whole crew is getting ready and throughout the evening. Paul Van Hoy II – Destination Wedding Photography via The Photo Argus 4. Your oh-so-important officiant. You'll definitely want to remember the person who married you, whether it's a close friend, an important religious figure, or a civil celebrant! Make sure your photographer snaps plenty of pictures with your officiant during the ceremony. Photo via My Happy Day 5. Your happy grandparents. Don't forget to take photos with any of your grandparents who are able to join you on the big day. A wedding is a major occasion for your grandma and grandpa, and capturing their smiles and excitement will be totally priceless.   PHOTO: DEANIE MICHELLE EVENTS via My Wedding 6. The whole crew (while you're all in the same place). How often are all your high school friends about to get together? When was the last time you and all of your sorority sisters were under the same roof? Stage some special photos or invite everyone on to the dance floor while your photographer snaps away!   Photographer: Troy Grover Disc Jockey/Emcee: Dakota Sottosanto Venue: The Casino San Clemente Want more big day photography ideas? Proposal Photography: Yay or Nay? 23 of the Best Rainy-Day Wedding Photos These Fun Bridal Party Photos Will Make You Want to Strike a Pose