Ceremony - Aisle Walk
The aisle walk can be one of the most anticipated moments of any wedding ceremony. It’s a magical moment that helps set the tone for your ceremony and offers plenty of opportunities for breathtaking photos of both the Bride and her Bridesmaids. To ensure these moments are captured in the best way, here’s a few tips and tricks for the bride and bridesmaids to have so much more clarity for this.
Pacing and Speed
The pace and speed of which the Bride and Bridesmaids walk down the aisle can significantly impacts the quality of the photos:
Consistent Pace: Encourage everyone to maintain a consistent, unhurried pace. Walking too fast can result in moments potential being missed, while walking too slowly can seem unnatural and almost awkward.
Practice: At the Wedding Rehearsal take the time to practise the aisle walk. This helps everyone feel more comfortable and ensures they understand the desired pace and timing for it all
Count Steps: For Bridesmaids, a good rule of thumb is to count in their heads “1,2,3,4…” to help maintain a steady pace which looks and feels natural.
Bonus Tips
Smile Naturally: Encourage the Bridesmaids to smile naturally by relaxing and genuine smiling, thinking of the beauty and excitement of the day for the Newly Weds to be.
Look Forward: Encourage the Bridesmaids to focus on a on the Groom and Guest ahead of them, rather than looking at their flowers and/or the ground.
Posture: Remind everyone to stand tall, keep their shoulders back and hold their bouquets at waist level. Good posture not only looks elegant but also results in more beautiful moments being captured that each of the Bridesmaids will be proud of too.
Spacing: Bridesmaids should have an even space between them. If this is done wrong it will create crowding if the space is too small or long “awkward” pauses in between each Bridesmaid.
Walk in a straight Line: Ensuring everyone walks in a straight line can really help the Bridesmaids make the most of their complimentary lines/ curves in a natural way.
The Types of Photos You Want
Here are the main types of photos to be capture during the aisle walk to ensure a comprehensive and beautiful collection of moments to be captured:
Wide Shots: These capture the entire moment in it’s best light. This includes some of the guest by the aisle as well as showcasing the jaw dropping scenery from your chosen venue.
Close-Up Shots: These shots focus more on the small details of the Bride & Bridesmaids . It’s an amazing way to capture expressions and emotions, highlighting the joy and anticipation of the moment.
The aisle walk is a defining moment of your wedding ceremony, and capturing it perfectly requires a bit of pre-planning and practice. By maintaining a steady pace and walking in a straight line you can ensure that this special moment is captured beautifully. Trust in your photographer to capture everything you need, from the emotions, setting, and details of your walk down the aisle with your favourite people. Remember to relax, enjoy the moment as the best part is yet to come!
