Can you help me pick a picture?

futurecptkirk · September 2015

Hi everyone! I am from TX so displaying a bridal portrait at the reception is the norm. That being said, I can't decide which one I like best. I narrowed it down from 196 to 4 and now I'm stuck. The veil is a family heirloom and was my great great grandmothers so I only picked options that had it in there. Can y'all help me?

sparklepants41 · September 2015

I love your veil - and I love that it is an heirloom! I vote for the second or third picture, although you look gorgeous in all of them!

Maggie0829 · September 2015

1 or 2. But I am leaning more towards 1.

[Deleted User] · September 2015

One. How do you already have pics in your gown- do you do a "pre-shoot?" I've never seen this done before.

emmaaa · September 2015

They are all gorgeous! As a fellow southerner, I understand the struggle of choosing just one! When I was picking mine I had 2 conditions: I wanted my veil on, and my dress shown.

I like 1 or 4 because it showcases the veil as well as the detailing on your dress.

futurecptkirk · September 2015

Ok looking like 1 or 2, leaning towards 1!

@FeeleyToBe we do bridal portraits here. They are always displayed by the guest book. Apparently this weird outside of the south, but I'm so used to it now haha. The bridal shoot is included in my photography package (engagement, bridals, and wedding).

anjemon · September 2015

I really like #1 and #3.

I love that heirloom veil. It's cool to have something traditional you can include.

thefanciestbeckler · September 2015

Number 1 is my favorite, but they are all gorgeous! You really can't go wrong!

emmaaa · September 2015

FeeleyToBe said:

One. How do you already have pics in your gown- do you do a "pre-shoot?" I've never seen this done before.

I think it is mainly a southern tradition. Essentially you do a photo session in your dress with your hair and makeup done and then display it at the reception.

It served as a good hair and makeup trial for me.

southernbelle0915 · September 2015

I like #2 of these 4.

So not to throw a ringer into the mix since you've already eliminated a lot of photos. But you aren't really smiling in any of these. You have a great smile (your profile pic) and for such a happy occasion, I just wonder why you didn't choose a picture where you're smiling.

novella1186 · September 2015

I also love 1 and 4.

I love that the veil is an heirloom! How cool!

OliveOilsMom · September 2015

I like 2 the best, but depending on how big the picture will be I don't know if it would work for your bridal portrait. Anything smaller than an 8x10 and I think you won't really be able to see you. So if the picture is around an 8x10, then I would go with the first picture.

princessleia22 · September 2015

I like 1 and 4 best because they are close up and show your face more. I would probably lean toward #4 since it shows your face best out of all the photos and it also shows the special, heirloom veil.

futurecptkirk · September 2015

@southernbelle0915 for some reason in the ones where I'm smiling I look stoned out of my mind (see attached). I also didn't take a lot smiling either and I'm not sure why. I did take one like # 2 where I was smiling but it's so much further away so my face looks a bit scrunched and the focus is more on the gorgeous wall of flowers behind me than me.

@oliveoilsmom I was debating on sizing as well. Not sure what size is normally displayed. I also wasn't sure if I wanted canvas or just a print and can go get my own frame.

photokitty · September 2015

princessleia22 said:
I like 1 and 4 best because they are close up and show your face more. I would probably lean toward #4 since it shows your face best out of all the photos and it also shows the special, heirloom veil.

This. Hands down 4. It makes the most sense in the long run too, it's the best one to display large at home. People prefer to have eye contact when they look at a photo, it's more engaging. I get that Pinterest had us all a twitter about far of gazes, but I think your fi will prefer the eye contact as well. IMHO

cupcait927 · September 2015

My vote is for #1

avpenguinrn · September 2015

I like #1 the best but, like everyone else has said, you look absolutely lovely in all of them!

southernbelle0915 · September 2015

futurecptkirk said:

@southernbelle0915 for some reason in the ones where I'm smiling I look stoned out of my mind (see attached). I also didn't take a lot smiling either and I'm not sure why. I did take one like # 2 where I was smiling but it's so much further away so my face looks a bit scrunched and the focus is more on the gorgeous wall of flowers behind me than me.

@oliveoilsmom I was debating on sizing as well. Not sure what size is normally displayed. I also wasn't sure if I wanted canvas or just a print and can go get my own frame.

I think people are always more critical of themselves than others - I think you look great (and not stoned!) in that photo.

I've been to several Texas weddings and whenever I've seen these, it's a very large photo in a frame on an easel - like a 16X20 or 18x24. I don't know if that's just the weddings I've been to, or if it it's typical. Your photographer would probably know, though.

MairePoppy · September 2015

#4 is my favorite. I love the expression on your face and although you can see the heirloom veil well, it's not the focus of the picture.

thespeshulestsnowflake · September 2015

I liked 2 and 3 the best. 3 would be beautiful in black and white (not that is isn't beautiful now)

hellohkb · September 2015

I vote 1. Something about it is so pretty and sweet!

STARMOON44 · September 2015

Number 4 I want to see your pretty eyes!

emmaaa · September 2015

southernbelle0915 said:

futurecptkirk said:

@southernbelle0915 for some reason in the ones where I'm smiling I look stoned out of my mind (see attached). I also didn't take a lot smiling either and I'm not sure why. I did take one like # 2 where I was smiling but it's so much further away so my face looks a bit scrunched and the focus is more on the gorgeous wall of flowers behind me than me.

@oliveoilsmom I was debating on sizing as well. Not sure what size is normally displayed. I also wasn't sure if I wanted canvas or just a print and can go get my own frame.

I think people are always more critical of themselves than others - I think you look great (and not stoned!) in that photo.

I've been to several Texas weddings and whenever I've seen these, it's a very large photo in a frame on an easel - like a 16X20 or 18x24. I don't know if that's just the weddings I've been to, or if it it's typical. Your photographer would probably know, though.

Mine was a 16 x 20. It seemed to be good size in relation to the table it was on.

Maggie0829 · September 2015

Can I ask a question to you southern brides? So I get that bridal portraits displayed at the wedding are the norm, but what about the groom? Why is it only the bride that gets displayed?

I guess that is why I never understood this tradition. It says to me that the bride is more important then the groom.

thisismynickname2 · September 2015

Maggie0829 said:

Can I ask a question to you southern brides? So I get that bridal portraits displayed at the wedding are the norm, but what about the groom? Why is it only the bride that gets displayed?

BOX BOX BOX!

Ditto this question. When I hear "bridal portrait at reception" I think of this (from Old School with Will Farrell):

Edit to add: And l like # 1 and # 4

futurecptkirk · September 2015

Maggie0829 said:

Can I ask a question to you southern brides? So I get that bridal portraits displayed at the wedding are the norm, but what about the groom? Why is it only the bride that gets displayed?

I guess that is why I never understood this tradition. It says to me that the bride is more important then the groom.

Wow I literally never thought about that... I guess I've just been so used to it and my mom's is hanging up in her house even though they divorced when I was 6 (because she likes women, not because they hate each other).

ETF spelling

labro · September 2015

I really adore #3 because of the way it showcases the veil. And I think it just looks very soft and pretty. Also a fan of #1, but I have to agree with others that if this is something you plan to display in your home afterwards that one showing your face is probably the best choice.

[Deleted User] · September 2015

I looove number 1. You look gorgeous in all of them though. And that veil!

thefanciestbeckler · September 2015

thisismynickname said:

Maggie0829 said:

Can I ask a question to you southern brides? So I get that bridal portraits displayed at the wedding are the norm, but what about the groom? Why is it only the bride that gets displayed?

BOX BOX BOX!

Ditto this question. When I hear "bridal portrait at reception" I think of this (from Old School with Will Farrell):

Edit to add: And l like # 1 and # 4

I have no idea. Bridal portraits aren't a huge thing in my neck of the woods except in some circles, even though I most definitely live in the south.

southernbelle0915 · September 2015

Maggie0829 said:

Can I ask a question to you southern brides? So I get that bridal portraits displayed at the wedding are the norm, but what about the groom? Why is it only the bride that gets displayed?

I guess that is why I never understood this tradition. It says to me that the bride is more important then the groom.

No idea. Maybe because traditionally, the bride's parents pay for the whole shebang and they want to show her off? ...that's only a guess, I really don't know.

I'm not really a fan, honestly. IMHO, they're a little AWish. Plus I don't really get basically getting wedding ready, taking pictures, and then not getting married... I didn't do them for all of those reasons, so I can't really speak to why someone would want them.

thisismynickname2 · September 2015

southernbelle0915 said: Maggie0829 said: Can I ask a question to you southern brides? So I get that bridal portraits displayed at the wedding are the norm, but what about the groom? Why is it only the bride that gets displayed?
I guess that is why I never understood this tradition. It says to me that the bride is more important then the groom. No idea. Maybe because traditionally, the bride's parents pay for the whole shebang and they want to show her off? ...that's only a guess, I really don't know.
I'm not really a fan, honestly. IMHO, they're a little AWish. Plus I don't really get basically getting wedding ready, taking pictures, and then not getting married... I didn't do them for all of those reasons, so I can't really speak to why someone would want them.EDIT BOX BOX BOX! Though I'm in the Midwest, I know one person who had bridal portraits done. Not only that, they had an oil painting done.

The family was wealthy so I just figured it was "one of those things." Showing off their 23 year old daughter seemed like something her parents would do.

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