Your engagement shoot celebrates and documents a milestone in your relationship. It is an opportunity to capture the relationship’s special moments in a fun way, and one way to do that is by putting together looks that feel 100% you. Whether you love the idea of an autumn/winter shoot or are doing it during the spring season, whether you prefer the comfort of casual jeans and tee or are always looking for reasons to dress up, there is no limit to what you can wear. Scroll further to see if any of these styles help inspire your pre-wedding shoot look.
Fall For Warm Colors & Cozy Sweaters
Pictures Courtesy: @kellylemon
The Fall season is perfect for capturing the essence of romance through the lense. And this couple picked the best location with a lake and mountains to set the scene completely. The cool autumn winds let you wrap yourself up in something warm and comfortable, but aren’t cold enough to cover yourself in woolen from head to toe. Match your outfit to the season with warm tones and simple boots for pictures that are too cute to handle.
Casual Date Night Feels
Picture Courtesy: @rachelwakefield
Couples with laidback and playful personalities can channel their youthful spirit through casual outfits. Date nights where you visit a cafe or stroll the streets laughing at silly jokes are some of the best times that are often favorites of couples. So bring the same feels to your photo session with simple shirts, jeans, and sneakers, and visit your favorite spot to create some magical moments from simplicity.
Go For Royal Luxury
Picture Courtesy: @asouthernsoiree
If you want a luxe element with some dramatic flair, go for it! Hop into a brilliant gown/suit for an elegant look that gives off vibes of royalty and experiment with powerful poses for the camera. A velvet suit and a red dress like this is enough to exude an expensive feel, but add a unique and exciting backdrop to complement your outfit, and voila!
Embrace Traditional Looks
Pictures Courtesy: @events_studio_jaipur & @hedgersabroad
Traditional outfits are always unique and in fashion. Pus, there are plenty of ways to bring your own twist if you’re into a more modern style. Find something that resonates your culture either through material, design style, or color and add your personal taste like this Indian bride did. And if you truly want to stick to tradition and show off the uniqueness of your culture, embrace it like this couple did and see how your pictures stand out in only the best ways.
A Casual Dress Up
Pictures Courtesy: @mollycarrphotography
If you’re not sure which styling route to take, opt for the classic look. You can never go wrong with something that’s always in-fashion. Avoiding trends and sticking to the simple stuff can go a long way, making you look effortlessly chic and perfect for a look that says casual yet classy.
Bring In The Heat With Your Style
Picture Courtesy: @jordanvoth
Part of your relationship is the intimacy you share with your partner. And it’s nice to sometimes show it off subtly, especially so the photographer can capture all sides of your relationship and understand your chemistry a bit better, letting them work with you in the best capacity. So if you’re the bold kind that loves a bit of adventure, showcase it with not just the shoot location, but also your outfit. Something that exudes elegance while also showing off your sexy side, a flowy slit dress like this paired with subtle jewelry works wonders. This couple nailed it with the venue and the pose too!
Now that you’ve found your inspiration for the perfect engagement shoot outfit, it’s time to see how creative you get with the shoot itself! These pre-wedding photo sessions can be a lot of fun and can even help you in your wedding prep, from deciding on themes, and photographers, and sending out invitations! Check out our blog on engagement shoots to see what we’re talking about.
Feature Image Credit: @trin_jensen