10 Must-Have Wedding Photos Every Bride and Groom Will Cherish Forever

You're knee-deep in lehenga shopping, mehndi #inspo, and ensuring that your bridal glow (after all, you did splurge on that makeup) lasts through every shot. While you’re busy perfecting every detail, don’t forget the heart of it all: your wedding album. This isn’t just a photo book; it’s your story, frozen in frames. 

Let's talk about the trending must-have photos in 2025.

1. The Bridal Walk-Down (Kiara Advani Vibes)

Channelling that grace from Kiara Advani’s iconic wedding entry? Whether under a phoolon ki chadar or to your favourite song, this shot is your “wow” moment. Think soft lighting, flowing lehenga, and that joyous smile that says I’m here.

2. The Pre-Ceremony Prep Session

Hushed giggles, lipstick smudges, tweaked dupattas; these moments before you’re “wedding-ready” are gold. Photographing the bride working on herself, hair half-up, makeup prepped to perfection..it’s bubbly and endearing in equal measure.

3. The Groom’s First Look PvP (Bride vs. Groom)

That electric moment when the bride and groom lock eyes before the official ceremony. Cue the “OMG you look amazing” smiles. Must-have photo? Absolutely.

4. The Couple Pose: Swoon-Worthy Duo Shots

Poses for brides and grooms go beyond holding hands. Think forehead-to-forehead, the “almost-kiss,” or walking hand-in-hand with playful banter in between..real-life moments staged to perfection.

5. Family Line-Up-The Real Circus

From the regal grandparents to the pizza-loving cousin; this shot captures your tribe. The must-have shot? That outlier relative making your siblings laugh. Candid perfection.

6. The Jaimala Tug-of-War

A light-hearted ritual, fierce yet friendly. Capture the motion blur..a swirling bride vs. visibly amused groom, garlands in the air. It’s trendy, fun, and timeless.

7. The Emotional Close-Up (Tear-jerker Alert)

Whether it’s nani’s misty eyes or your best friend overwhelmed with joy, these emotional portraits hold pure magic. Don’t skip them; they’re the heartbeats of your album.

8. Dance-Floor Marathon

The best dancing happens when everyone’s forgetting the camera is there. Capture unfiltered moments: the energetic bhangra, that one cousin’s breakdance, or your parents' impromptu jive.

9. Bride Alone-Empowered Poses

A stunning solo shot is a must. Think dramatic motion blur veils, intentional soft focus; “calm in the chaos”, and confident candid smiles. Poses for brides in 2025 are all about elegant strength.

10. The Grand Exit or Reception Sparkler Shot

Whether it's confetti, sparklers, or a car full of streamers, your exit shot wraps up the story beautifully. Look back, blow a kiss, let the moment linger.

Trending Tip: Blurry Love in Motion

Bride trends in 2025 are all about “dreamy blur”, those soft-focus, motion-rich frames that feel like cinematic whispers rather than posed stills. Think of those gorgeous, ethereal shots where the bride’s veil dances mid-air, or the couple moves in a graceful blur while the rest holds beautifully sharp. This style brings a sense of calm in the chaos, capturing real joy and energy through intentional motion blur. It gives your album that magazine-spread, emotional vibe, without losing who you are.

The Moments You Didn’t Know You’d Want Captured

Let’s be real, posed smiles are nice, but it’s the blink-and-you-feel-it moments that truly live forever in your album. These are the frames you’ll keep coming back to, long after the wedding lehenga is packed away.

1. The “Just Before You Walk In” Breath A quiet pause before the chaos. You fixing your dupatta, stealing one last deep breath, eyes full of nerves, heart full of love.

2. That Look You Didn’t Know He Gave You You're laughing with your friends. He’s watching you from across the room, completely smitten. We catch that look.

3. The Emotional Hug That Breaks Your Liner Be it your mom, your sibling, or your best friend, there’s always that one hug where someone holds on just a little longer. You’ll want that memory framed, smudged makeup and all.

4. That “We’re In This Together” Glance Mid-Ceremony Everything’s happening. People. Pandit. Chants. But you two? You lock eyes, and for a moment, it’s just the two of you. Magic.

5. The Not-So-Perfect, But So-You Moments Maybe your heel gets stuck. Maybe he fumbles with your kaleere. Maybe you both break into laughter mid-ritual. That’s your story, unscripted and unforgettable.

Final Word from Merry Go Hearts

Still wondering which shots are your style? At Merrygohearts, we bring the lenses, the energy, and yes, even a part-time hype crew. We’ll nudge your dupatta, drop a “chin up, queen,” and remind you to breathe when the butterflies kick in.

From that slow-motion bridal entry to the sparkler-lit finale, we’ll catch the elegance, the chaos, and those split-second moments that become forever favourites.

Let’s make your wedding album unforgettable, click-worthy, heart-tugging, and 100% YOU.

Reach out to Merrygohearts today..your story, our frame.