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8 Uses For Your Engagement Photos 

September 12, 2023 · In: Planning

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8 Uses for your engagement photos

When you have your engagement photos taken, it’s not just a great opportunity to get comfortable with your wedding photographer. It’s also like a practice run for your big day. But what can you do with all those amazing pictures? Here are eight simple and creative ideas to make the most of your engagement photos.

1. Save the Dates:

Engagement photos are a popular choice for save-the-date cards. You can have some fun with these cards by adding props or cool designs to let everyone know when your wedding day is coming up.

2. Wedding Invitations:

If you prefer, you can use your engagement photos on your wedding invitations. This adds a personal touch to your invites and makes them unique to you and your partner.

3. Guest Book:

Creating a special guest book with your photos is a wonderful idea. You can keep it simple with just a picture on the cover and blank pages for your guests to sign. Or, you can make it more personal by adding a few pages that tell the story of how you met, fell in love, and decided to say “I Do.”

4. Photos For Your Home:

What better way to start your new life together than by decorating your new home with your engagement photos? You can hang these special pictures in frames around your home to remind you both of the love you share.

5. Displaying At Your Wedding:

Your engagement photos can also be used to decorate your wedding venue. You can choose to have large prints to line the walls of your venue, or you can frame a few and let your guests sign them as a keepsake.

6. Photo Montage for Reception or Rehearsal Dinner:

A photo slideshow is a fun addition to your reception or rehearsal dinner. Including some of your engagement photos adds a touch of sentimentality and gives your guests something to talk about.

7. Party Favors/Gift For Guest:

You can personalize party favors or gifts with your photos. Keychains, postcards, t-shirts, and more can be made special with these cherished images. It’s a lovely way for your guests to remember your wedding day.

8. Social Media Images:

Lastly, don’t forget about social media! Use your engagement photos as your profile pictures on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. It’s a great way to show off your beautiful pictures and let everyone know you’re getting ready to tie the knot.

These ideas make your engagement photos more than just pictures; they become a part of your wedding story and a way to share your joy with loved ones. So, get creative and have fun using your engagement photos in these special ways!


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By: HeatherMariePottier · In: Planning

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