A bridal portrait session is like a dress rehearsal for the wedding day. Putting on your dress and walking back and forth in front of the mirror at the bridal shop isn't really "wearing" your dress. Having a formal portrait taken of you in your wedding gown gives you the opportunity to get to know your gown and to "get comfortable" in it.
The bridal portrait session allows for another memorable moment between you and the special people you have along-especially your mom, sister, grandmother, or future mother-in-law. It is the chance to go somewhere more personal or unique for your portrait-such as along the river, the front porch at your grandparent's home, Old Town or even your hometown!
If you decide to have a bridal portrait session, allow enough time so that your favorite pose from the portrait session may be framed and displayed at the reception. It would also make a wonderful appreciation gift for your parents, or a beautiful wedding gift for your new husband.
Every time I have photographed a bride in her wedding gown prior to the wedding day, she has decided to change something after spending that "dress rehearsal" time in her gown-her hairstyle, the length of the veil, a slight hem of the gown, more comfortable shoes, etc. Much better to know about a needed change before the big day!
Remember, the more comfortable you are in your wedding gown, the more relaxed and radiant you will be on your wedding day.
