Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this idea of a casual pre-wedding photoshoot. You know, something that feels more “us” than all the formal, posed stuff. I finally took the plunge and did it, and let me tell you, picking out the outfits was a whole adventure in itself!
First off, I started scrolling through tons of photos online, just trying to get a feel for what kind of vibe I wanted. I saw a lot of couples in really fancy clothes, but that’s just not me and my partner. We’re more jeans and t-shirt kind of people. I realized I wanted something that looked good but was also super comfy. Something we could move around in and just be ourselves.
So, I started raiding my own closet. I pulled out a bunch of dresses, some short, some long. I found a cute, flowy, knee-length dress that I thought might work. It was simple but had a nice, relaxed feel to it. Then, for my partner, I grabbed a few of his favorite shirts and a pair of comfy jeans. We tried on a bunch of different combinations, mixing and matching until we found something that felt right.
We ended up going with a couple of different looks. One was that simple knee-length dress for me and a casual button-down shirt and jeans for him. It was perfect for some shots we did in a park, just walking around and laughing. It really captured our everyday vibe. Then we switched it up a bit. I had this other short dress that was a little more dressed up, but still not too formal. I paired it with some simple accessories, and my partner wore a nice tee and his favorite pair of chinos. We took some photos near this cool, old building downtown, and they turned out amazing! The outfits just felt right for the setting.
Here’s what we tried
- Short Dresses with Shirt or Tee: I tried on a bunch of different short dresses, pairing them with casual tees and shirts. Some worked, some didn’t. It was all about finding the right balance between casual and chic.
- Gown: I did try a flowy long gown, but it felt a bit too fancy for what we were going for. It might work for some people, but it just wasn’t us.
- Comfy Casuals: This is where we really hit the jackpot. Jeans, tees, simple dresses – these were the outfits that let us be ourselves and really shine in the photos.
Honestly, the whole process was way more fun than I expected. It was like playing dress-up, but with a purpose. And the best part? The photos turned out great! They really captured our personalities and our relationship. We were comfortable, we were relaxed, and we were ourselves. And that’s exactly what I wanted.
So, if you’re thinking about doing a casual pre-wedding shoot, I say go for it! Just remember to pick outfits that feel like “you.” Don’t be afraid to experiment, and most importantly, have fun with it!
