15 wedding photo poses to copy
In front of a photo booth or a photographer’s lens, everyone knows that moment of hesitation: “what do we do?”. Here are 15 wedding poses to copy, tested at hundreds of events, from elegant classics to guaranteed fits of laughter.
As a couple
1. The shared gaze: look at each other, not the lens. The simplest and most timeless pose.
2. The carry (safe version): one partner carries the other “over the threshold” style. Do it early in the evening, while arms are still fresh.
3. The stolen kiss: one kisses the other’s cheek while they pretend to be surprised. Works at any age.
4. Back to back: arms crossed, knowing smiles, like a film poster.
5. The proposal replayed: down on one knee, hand held out. Even funnier when it is the bride who does it this time.
As a group
6. The pyramid of faces: everyone squeezes in, faces stacked in a cluster towards the lens. The tighter you are, the better the photo.
7. The synchronised jump: the classic. Count “1, 2, 3” and shoot on 3 (the photo booth’s timer takes care of it).
8. Team Bride / Team Groom: each side points at their champion. Perfect for livening up group photos and the guestbook.
9. The aisle walk: the group forms a guard of honour and the newlyweds walk through the middle. Spectacular in photo strip format.
10. The fake paparazzi: an imaginary “photographer” in the foreground, with the group posing behind as if on a red carpet.
The funny ones
11. The chain reaction: the first person screams, the second looks shocked, the third faints. Everyone overplays their emotion.
12. The ring close-up: the bride holds her hand out in the foreground while the rest of the group marvels behind, mouths wide open.
13. The stare-down: two guests forehead to forehead, the others refereeing. A must between best man and maid of honour.
14. The statue: everyone freezes in an absurd pose, and only one person moves normally. The mismatch makes the photo.
15. The latecomer: the group poses normally… and someone dives into the frame at the last moment. The photo booth takes shot after shot: the “failed” photo is often the best one.
3 tips for great poses
- Props in moderation: a sign or a pair of glasses is enough; too many props hide faces
- Squeeze in closer than feels natural: on camera, the space always looks bigger
- Take several shots: the first one is posed, the second one relaxes, the third is the keeper
At the photo booth, the on-screen countdown sets the pace: the group gets in position, the screen counts down, everyone is ready. And the photo prints straight away, so you can redo the pose until you get your favourite.
Fancy a photo booth at your wedding?
| Package | Price | Photos | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 printed photos | €129 | 50 | 10×15 |
| 150 fast photos | €244 | 150 | Multi-format |
| Large booth, 400 photos | €359 | 400 | Multi-format |
Also worth reading: The best photo booth poses · Creating a photo corner at your wedding
