{"id":18039,"date":"2025-12-17T11:24:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T17:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/?p=18039"},"modified":"2025-12-17T11:55:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T17:55:04","slug":"ultimate-wedding-photo-shoot-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/ultimate-wedding-photo-shoot-list\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Wedding Photo Shot List: 25 Moments\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0Regret Missing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-because-your-wedding-day-will-fly-by-but-your-photos-will-last-forever\"><strong>Because your wedding day will fly by\u2014but your photos will last forever.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your wedding day is made up of thousands of tiny, emotional, once-in-a-lifetime moments. Some are quiet and sweet\u2014like your mom helping you into&nbsp;your gown. Others are loud,&nbsp;joyful&nbsp;and glittered with laughter and dancing. And while&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;live them all, you&nbsp;won\u2019t&nbsp;<em>see<\/em>&nbsp;them all\u2026 which is why your photographer becomes the eyes and heart of your day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;planning a classic ceremony, a backyard soir\u00e9e<s>,<\/s>&nbsp;or a mountaintop vow exchange, here are the&nbsp;<strong>25 wedding photos<\/strong>&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;be so grateful you captured\u2014because they tell the story of not just your day, but your love.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wedding Day Moments:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote instagram-media is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\r\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\r\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPFH0PAE20p\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Essense of Australia (@essenseofaustralia)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-getting-ready-the-calm-before-the-celebration\"><strong>Getting Ready: The Calm Before the Celebration&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These intimate, behind-the-scenes shots capture anticipation, joy and those first butterflies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2-natalie-alex.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2-natalie-alex.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2-natalie-alex-204x300.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-fallon-lily.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-fallon-lily.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-fallon-lily-204x300.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-janet.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-janet.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-janet-204x300.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Dress on Display<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Hanging in natural light, your gown becomes art. A lace-detailed back like&nbsp;<em>Essense&nbsp;of Australia Style D3636<\/em>? Worth its own&nbsp;<s>&nbsp;<\/s>moment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hair and Makeup Moments<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Capture the transformation in real time,&nbsp;<s>\u2014<\/s>from barefaced beauty to bridal radiance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flat Lay of Accessories<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Think veil, perfume, rings,&nbsp;bouquet&nbsp;and heirlooms. Styling tip: Use natural backdrops like linen or wood for timeless appeal.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Candid Bridal Party Laughter<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>The nerves, the inside jokes, the champagne toasts\u2014it\u2019s&nbsp;all part of the magic.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Zipping the Gown \/ Button Detail<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Let your gown\u2019s delicate features (illusion backs, covered buttons, beaded corsets) shine during this moment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-looks-emotion-in-its-purest-form\"><strong>First Looks: Emotion in Its Purest Form&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These tender reveals always spark unforgettable expressions\u2014and tears.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7-fallon-lily.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7-fallon-lily.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7-fallon-lily-204x300.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7-janet.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7-janet.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7-janet-204x300.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/10.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/10-204x300.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First Look with Your Partner<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>A raw, honest moment that always feels like the start of forever.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First Look with a Parent or Grandparent<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>A beautiful way to honor generational love and family ties.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Full-Length Reveal in the Mirror<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>When you finally see the full vision\u2014hair, makeup,&nbsp;veil&nbsp;and all\u2014come together.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Groom\u2019s&nbsp;Expression at the Aisle<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>That breathless, heart-on-the-sleeve look? Capture it forever.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ceremony-moments-the-i-do-storyline\"><strong>Ceremony Moments: The \u201cI Do\u201d Storyline&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Timeless&nbsp;images that&nbsp;showcase&nbsp;the venue, the&nbsp;vows&nbsp;and everything in between.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/12-alexa.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/12-alexa.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/12-alexa-204x300.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/13-carli-chris.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/13-carli-chris.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/13-carli-chris-204x300.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11-jackie-antonio.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11-jackie-antonio.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11-jackie-antonio-204x300.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"10\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Walking Down the Aisle<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Capture both perspectives: your face as you approach, your gown trailing behind&nbsp;and a shot of the groom\u2019s reaction.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"11\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exchanging Vows and Rings<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>A close-up of the hands, the words, the weight of the moment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"12\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wide-Angle of the Venue<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Especially gorgeous for outdoor ceremonies or architectural spaces.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"13\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Kiss<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>A classic for a reason.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"14\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ceremony Exit<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Petals, bubbles<s>,<\/s>&nbsp;or cheers flying\u2014pure joy in motion.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-couple-portraits-your-love-front-and-center\"><strong>Couple Portraits: Your Love, Front and Center&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is your time to shine: romantic,&nbsp;radiant&nbsp;and uniquely you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/18-daria-isaiah.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/18-daria-isaiah.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/18-daria-isaiah-204x300.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/18-chantal-darian.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/18-chantal-darian.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/18-chantal-darian-204x300.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/17-hayley-cody.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/17-hayley-cody.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/17-hayley-cody-204x300.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"15\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Golden Hour Glow<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Let&nbsp;nature&nbsp;do its thing. Schedule portraits during sunset if possible.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"16\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Candid Walk Together<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Holding hands&nbsp;and laughing softly,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;a moment that belongs&nbsp;only&nbsp;to you two.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"17\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Veil Toss or Train Swoop<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Gowns with dramatic&nbsp;movement&nbsp;shine here.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"18\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Close-Up Embrace<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Photos that whisper love;&nbsp;soft touches,&nbsp;lingering eye&nbsp;contact&nbsp;and tender forehead kisses.&nbsp;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dramatic Backdrop Shot<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Whether&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;a clifftop, a city skyline&nbsp;or a forested path,&nbsp;capture the&nbsp;backdrop&nbsp;that&nbsp;frames&nbsp;your&nbsp;forever.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bridal-party-amp-family-your-day-one-supporters\"><strong>Bridal Party &amp; Family: Your Day-One Supporters&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They&#8217;ve stood with you every step, now let them shine as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/21-jackie-antonio.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/21-jackie-antonio.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/21-jackie-antonio-204x300.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20-erica.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20-erica.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20-erica-204x300.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/22.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/22.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2025\/12\/22-204x300.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"20\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Full Bridal Party Portrait<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Posed and polished,&nbsp;<s>\u2014<\/s>but&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;forget the fun, candid takes!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"21\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Three Generations of Love<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>You, your mom, your grandmother all celebrating this magical moment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"22\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sweet Moments with Siblings or BFFs<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Hugging, tearing up,&nbsp;hyping&nbsp;you up\u2014they\u2019re&nbsp;part of your story, too.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"23\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flower Girl + Ring Bearer Charm<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>You\u2019ll smile every time you see their tiny grins and twirls.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reception-amp-celebration-the-after-party-story\"><strong>Reception &amp; 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