Something that many couples don’t consider until they are prompted to by their newly chosen wedding photographer, is what group photographs they want. There is an assumption that there are a standard set of family and group photos, and they don’t need to think about it. Unsurprisingly this is not the case – you know your family and friends much better than your photographer, and so only you will know which are the groupings you will want.

Your photographer will probably have some suggestions, which will probably be much the same as the ‘standard’ groups which are;

• the bride and groom with their bridesmaids and groomsmen
• with the bride’s parents
• with the bride’s family
• with the groom’s parents
• with the groom’s family
• with the bride’s siblings
• with the groom’s siblings
• with their friends

That’s only six photos, but I’m sure you would want more than that! What else you need will depend on your specific families; things get more confusing and complicated when you have step-families to contend with, or even cousins you are close to. As for your friends, well, you can have any group photos you want! Some to consider are;

• the bride and her hens from the hen party
• the groom with his stags who attended the stag party.
• the bride and groom with their individual work colleagues
• the happy couple with any group of people who are special to them! Reading groups, gym buddies, school friends…any group of friends you have!

Some newly weds have even requested that their dogs are brought to the venue so they can have a group photograph taken with their beloved pets!