Couples holding hands while standing next to each other is a classic wedding pose for a reason.

It’s one of the most natural things that couples do, so it’s quite easy to pull off. It also serves as an effective kickstarter.

One variation of the side-by-side pose is the shoulder rest, where the bride lovingly leans on the groom’s shoulder.

The couple can stare and smile directly at the camera, or it can be more candid, with the bride’s eyes closed and the groom’s gaze locked on his significant other. You can also do this while seated.

Captivate the warmth of your love in photos by letting the groom wrap the bride in an embrace. 

If you want another pose that involves the arms, consider locking your arms while facing each other (like how you’ll do it when slow-dancing). 

A woman in a wedding dress looks ethereal. And the moment the groom sees her, all sorts of feelings you can’t describe with words will explode. 

Capturing the first look is one of the most critical tasks of photographers in a wedding ceremony. 

One of the most romantic couple poses for wedding photography, planting a kiss on the bride’s forehead evokes a profound kind of tenderness. 

Lip-locking poses can be a hit or miss in wedding photoshoots, so this is a beautiful alternative you may want to try.

Give off intimate vibes by letting your photographer take close-up shots while you stay closely facing each other.

Engagement and wedding rings are time-honored emblems of romantic love. So don’t forget to showcase that in your wedding photos. 

For poses like this, you only need to wear your rings, place your hands side-by-side, and exchange sweet glances with each other.

Like the ring, the veil is a well-recognized wedding element. It’s also a photographer’s favorite because it can create beautifully interesting images. 

One trick they do is pull the veil close to the lens for that dreamy blur. 

Want to do unique wedding photography poses? The flat-lay offers a unique perspective of you as a couple. 

Lay on the ground (make sure to put a blanket first) and have the photographer take fun and creative snaps from an elevated platform.

This V-pose is for couples who want to say “I’m lucky to have this bride/groom” through an image. 

The lifting-up pose is fun for the couple and the photographer. Having the groom lift the bride (or the other way around!) produce many all-smiles moments. 

These photos will make you and your partner smile from ear to ear whenever you reminisce about your special day.

While lifting is fun, doing a dip while you lock lips with your significant other is the most dramatic pose you can ever do at your wedding. 

It’s also a great way to showcase that beautiful wedding dress train.

Got a unique getaway car? Use that as the setting for movie-like photos. Your photographer can showcase their creativity and use the different parts of the vehicle (e.g., the rearview mirror, the back seat) to immortalize great couple moments.

Holding your wedding by the beach or in a rustic garden venue? Capture the aesthetics of your wedding location by doing a running-together pose. 

Running also has many poetic meanings — like freedom and blitheness. So including that in your wedding photoshoot ideas is a meaningful thing to do. 

The sun casts a distinctively magical glow as it sinks on the horizon. If you’re holding your wedding in the afternoon or evening, set aside time for a photoshoot with the setting sun as your background.

It can transform even the simplest outdoor wedding photography poses into sublime experiences that are indeed one for the books