Every bride looks beautiful on her wedding day irrespective of the fact that she is slim or not, tall or short, fair or dark. There is something about the wedding day that brightens the light in every bride’s eyes. Memories of this day are often captured in pictures. Years later when you look through your wedding album, you would want to see the real you, therefore, it is essential that you follow some simple tips to look good in your wedding pictures.

1.    Practice. Practice. Practice. 

All of us have one or the other less favorite part of our body, which we would not want to show off in front of the camera. Before the wedding day, spend some time to practice some poses which hide your unflattering side.  For e.g. Standing with your hips rotated 45degrees away from the camera helps in making your hips looks slimmer. Celebrities don’t stand with their weight on the back foot and one hand at an angle on the hips for nothing.  This pose is the “look-slim-pose”.

2.    Do not forget to smile

A smile is the best ornament for a bride. On the wedding day don’t get too tensed up and leave the care of wedding details to others. And remember to smile. A smile has to be as natural as possible. No matter how conscious you are about your teeth, do not try to smile without exposing your teeth. It really looks forced when you purse your lips to avoid showing your teeth. Keep it natural. The more you smile with your eyes, the better you will look.

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3.    Stand up straight

A good posture adds elegance to your appearance. Don’t get self-conscious and slouch or hunch. Maintain a straight-backed posture more like a dancer, shoulders back, chest forwards and pull in your tummy. At the same time remember to relax. Do not stiffen up. It’s your wedding after all!

4. Minimal Makeup

Keep your makeup look as close to your natural look as possible. You would not want to look like some glam doll on your wedding. Make-up should be used only to enhance your beauty. It’s best to keep it simple. Do not try and experiment with colors or contouring unless you are sure of the outcome and you are able to carry it. It would be advisable to do a trial session in advance to see which look suits you best.

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5.  Relax

Be yourself. Don’t get conscious in front of the camera or it will come through in your pictures. If you wish may familiarize yourself with your photographer prior to the wedding.  Once you get to know the person behind the camera and are in a comfort zone you may pose your very best or just smile and still look great in the wedding picture.  Alternatively, if you feel stressed or tired or the sun is making your eyes squint you can try this trick. Close your eyes. Ask your photographer to start a countdown for you to open your eyes so that he can click. At the precise moment open your eyes and give your best smile. It’s sure to work.

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6.    Double trouble

A double chin can be a challenge. Many of us detest those pictures in which our double chin is so visible. It can make one look fat even when you are not. Plus it takes away the charm of the picture. In order to avoid a double chin in your wedding pictures, simply stretch your neck up a bit and lift up your chin. Turn your head slightly away from the camera and focus your eyes slightly above the camera lens. This is sure to make you look much more elegant and model like.

7. Laugh More

You may have heard of some certain “words of wisdom” which say, “It’s your wedding. A bride should not laugh too much “. The wedding day is the happiest day of one’s life. Why shouldn’t the happiness shine through? Take deep breaths and relax. You don’t need to restrict your laughter today.Feel free to laugh as much as you feel like. Photographs with laughter in them make you relive the best memories and bring a smile to your face even years later. Laughter is beautiful.

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8. Mind your arms

Here is a tip for slimmer arms. Ever observed how we tend to push our arms closer to the body to camouflage the flab? Well, big mistake. Arms look slimmer when out and away from our body. Especially when wearing sleeveless dresses, try this pose: Lift your arms out to the sides, hands on hips. You’ll love those sleek arms in your wedding pictures. If you are posing by a wall or structure by the side, never lean completely against it as this will make you look wider than necessary. Pose as though you are only a hair’s breadth away from it.

9. Go easy on the drinks

This goes without saying. You don’t want to end up looking like you have had too many drinks in your wedding pictures. Plan your bachelor/bachelorette party in advance so that you have some time to rest and recover your fresh look before your wedding photographer starts clicking away countless pictures of you on your wedding day. Consider postponing your drinks till after your wedding photo session.

9. Picture only the best

This is as relevant as the first pointer. Discuss with your photographer in advance, how you want your pictures to look, which side of you, you would like to camouflage, which angle is not your best etc. Also, let him know if you would like to highlight your hairstyle and your dress or a feature of your dress like the trail or veil. It will help the photographer to plan and shoot you in the best light from the most flattering angles.

           Little things like hair tucked in place, white teeth, makeup retouches and wardrobe snags need to be attended to as well. It is important to keep yourself hydrated throughout the day to prevent your lips from looking chapped and skin dull. Mostly, just remember to relax and be happy. It’s your day after all. And the happiness will come through in your photos. These look like minor details but they will definitely make a big difference to the way your wedding pictures come out.

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