What clothes or colours to avoid so your wedding photos turn out well

If you're going as a guest, avoid white and any shades that can look white in low light: cream, beige, pearly tones or very pale pastels. Be careful with bright red too, because in a photo it can become the focal point nobody had planned for. Fluorescent or neon doesn't help either. No rule forbids it, but it clashes with almost any wedding aesthetic. At a daytime wedding, metallic fabrics are usually saved for the evening. And if you know the bridal party is wearing sky blue, don't pick that exact shade. The colours that work best are mid blues, sage green, dusty mauve, powder pink and terracotta. That last one is seen more and more, and it bothers no one. If the invitation includes a dress code, that dress code takes precedence over everything else.

Why colours matter

The reason is simple. When you look at a group photo, your eye goes first to the most saturated colour or the point of highest contrast. On the day, all eyes should be on the couple. That's why very bright colours matter so much: the question isn't whether they're pretty or ugly, but where they draw the eye. Something similar happens with white. Almost every wedding etiquette guide flags it as the problem colour for anyone who isn't the bride. All-black has its own story too. In some families and regions it is still associated with mourning. Even so, if the dress code includes it or the couple ask for it, you can wear it without any problem.

What to wear for pre- and post-wedding sessions

For the couple, things change depending on the session. For a pre-wedding session you usually wear casual clothes, the kind you'd wear to go out or to a smart dinner. What matters here is that your outfits go well together. An evening gown next to sportswear really stands out in a photo. For make-up and hair, it's best to keep things natural, the way you'd get ready for a stroll on a Saturday morning. The post-wedding session is a different matter: it takes place after the wedding, and you wear your wedding outfits again.

Comfort comes first

There's one idea that applies to everyone. There's no point choosing something that doesn't match the way you dress just because it "looks good in photos". What you want is to feel comfortable, look good and not spend the session worrying about your clothes. When someone feels at ease in what they're wearing, it shows on their face.

If in doubt, ask

If you've been invited to a wedding, read the invitation carefully. Check whether it mentions a dress code. If you're still unsure about anything, ask the couple directly or someone close to them. It's the quickest way to clear things up.

Wedding photography in Asturias

And if you're a couple planning your wedding in Asturias, Evan & Natalia Simon provide wedding and corporate event photography and video from Gijón, for couples and brands. They take on only a few weddings a year and look after each one carefully. You can take a look at their work or book a short, free call to tell them what you have in mind.

Links

More information, not yet independently confirmed: valenciaplaza.com.