The Beauty in the Details:
Why Small Wedding Details Matter Most
When someone says wedding photography, where does your mind go first? When most people think about wedding photography, they envision dramatic portraits of the bride and groom and emotional shots of the guests. Yes, these big snapshots are important, but at DreamArt Photography, we believe that the small wedding details deserve just as much love. These delicate details might be quiet or easily missed in the whirlwind of the day, but they’re the special elements that make your wedding truly yours.
From heirloom jewellery to elegant floral arrangements, here’s why capturing all the small wedding details is paramount to telling the fully story of your special day!
1.) Jewellery Tells a Personal Story
At DreamArt Photography, we appreciate that wedding jewellery isn’t just an accessory. In fact, these accessories are a meaningful expression of your love story and personal style.
Photographing the rings: Rings are the perfect symbols of commitment. They’re designed and chosen with intention and worn for a lifetime. At DreamArt Photography, we’re experts in capturing them up-close and crafting their elegant composition to make them shine, both literally and emotionally.
Photographing necklaces and earrings: This jewellery adds a soft elegance to your bridal look. Close-up shots of these special pieces brings sophistication to your gallery. These small wedding details often have sentimental value. Perhaps they are being worn for ‘something old’, or ‘something new’. Whatever the story, they deserve to be remembered!
2.) Flat lays Capture the Whole Vibe
One of the most aesthetic ways to showcase small wedding details is through flat lay photography. Flat lay photography is a styled overhead photo of objects arranged on a flat surface. In the context of small wedding details, it’s the perfect way to show off invitations, rings, vow books and other meaningful keepsakes.
In wedding photography, flat lay photographs are often taken before the ceremony begins and serve as an aesthetic summary of your wedding vibe. These shots are ideal for preserving the importance of bridal items you may not get to fully appreciate in the moment. At DreamArt Photography, we love turning these special items into timeless, editorial-style imagery. We take time to carefully compose flat lays using natural light and romantic backdrops.
3.) The florals represent your love
Flowers are undoubtedly one of the most expressive small wedding details! Capturing them in their freshest form preserves their beauty forever.
Close-up shots of your bouquet, boutonniere or ceremony arch florals showcase the colors and craftsmanship that went into their design. Check out our ‘Florals’ board on Pinterest to see some of the beautiful floral photography we have created over the years.
As you know, many florals are chosen for personal or symbolic reasons. Capturing their detail helps preserve this meaning for years after the wedding day itself.
Here’s how different types of wedding flowers bring your vision to life:
- Roses: These are a classic wedding flower. Whether you’re using classic white or blush tones, roses often form the backbone of bouquets and arrangements. At DreamArt Photography, we love capturing their soft petals through the natural light.
- Peonies: These flowers are known for their dramatic full blooms and add a pop to any bridal bouquet. Their layered petals makes them a perfect small wedding detail. Their layered texture pairs well with silk ribbon!
- Anemones: With their dark centres and pale petals, anemones bring a bold contrast to any arrangement. Their dramatic pattern pair beautifully with minimalist wedding aesthetics.
- Dahlias: These mesmerising geometric blooms are the epitome of exciting summer weddings. These flowers create stunning backdrops that all your guests will want to take their Instagram photos in front of.
Whether bold or minimalist, your florals deserve to be remembered in full bloom!
4.) The Table Setting Sets the Tone
When it comes to the wedding dinner party, it's often the quiet detail of the table settings that compose the most poetic visual notes. The soft warm of candlelight, the sheen of the golden glassware and the crisply folded linen napkins all contribute to the romantic ambiance the couple has so carefully curated. These aren't simply decorative choices; they're expressions of individuality.
The charger plates may reflect a family heirloom aesthetic, or the blooms for the centrepiece could mirror the bridal bouquet.
Capturing the table setting before the guests arrive is crucial because it preserves the untouched artistry and intentional design in its most pristine state.
Before the glasses are lifted, napkins unfolded, and floral arrangements nudged by conversation and movement, the table is a perfect expression of the couple’s vision.
5.) Remember the Joy!
Remember - not all wedding details are elegant and refined, some are wonderfully silly! These fun details are just as worth capturing. These playful touches on your wedding day are what brings laughter and joy to the day.
Imagine: the bridal party wearing matching fun sunglasses, silly socks under tailored suits, inflatable props on the dance floor.
On your special day, these moments may seem light-hearted, but they're often the moments you'll look back on most fondly.
Photographing these whimsical details not only documents the unique spirit of the couple, but it also reminds everyone what the wedding is really about: joy, fun and love.
In Conclusion: Small Wedding Details Add Depth to Your Album
When you look back on your wedding photos years from now, it’s the little things that may take you by surprise. These small wedding details are the unscripted magical parts of the day, captured with care!
They give your gallery a luxurious, editorial feel which is often found in fine art wedding photography.
The most important thing is that they allow you really feel the atmosphere of the day, not just see it.
One of the most common things we hear at DreamArt Photography is couples saying: ‘It went by so fast!’ - it really does.
You may not remember where your earrings ended up or what the floral table runner looked like by the end of the night. But, that’s why photographing the small wedding details is so important. They give you the chance to see what you may have missed in the moment!
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