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Jade
Just Said Yes October 2019

Bringing my wedding album to Christmas?

Jade, on December 17, 2019 at 3:44 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 31
I got married in October, it’s only been two months since the wedding, and Christmas is coming up, I REALLY want to bring our wedding photo album to all the family get togethers but I’m worried people will think that’s weird! My husband and I didn’t share our photos much at all, we only sent them to parents, grandparents, and the bridal party, so not a lot of people have had a chance to see them, so I feel like it would be nice to show them to the family, or is that wrong? I don’t know what the wedding photo etiquette is for this, please help! And if I do, how do I casually bring them up and show them around without seeming rude?

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Latest activity by Catherine, on December 26, 2019 at 2:00 PM
  • Sherry
    Master September 2019
    Sherry ·
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    We have been told to bring ours to almost every event we have been to since we were married in September, even customers at work have asked for it. We have 3 of them....a formal album, a photo booth/honeymoon album and a scrapbook. People love weddings, so they will love looking at your photos!

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  • N
    Master January 2015
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    Have your family members asked you to bring your wedding photos to the holiday get togethers? If so, I would just say "Hey everyone, we brought our wedding album for those who wanted to see the photos!". If no one has asked about it, I don't think I would bring them with you. But you know your crowd better than we do!

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  • Jade
    Just Said Yes October 2019
    Jade ·
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    They aren’t asking me for photos but apparently they are asking my mother in law for pictures, and when I ask her if she’s shown them around, she says she hasn’t printed any yet, and that she will get to it “soon”. That’s why I’m worried I shouldn’t bring them I don’t want to offend her.
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  • Katie
    Devoted March 2019
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    Go for it! Trust me, everyone will be glad you did and excited to relive this special time with you - we got married earlier this year and honestly, all parents and friends who were in the wedding are getting personalized wedding photo albums so they are getting their fair share of wedding whether they're ready or not! lol

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  • N
    Master January 2015
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    Yikes, is she the type that would be offended over that? I know there are some wild MIL's out there Smiley xd What does your husband think? I do agree with PP's that I'm sure everyone will be happy to see them if they're a loving family unit (which I hope they are!). If you're worried about MIL making a fuss about it, make your husband announce that y'all brought the photos (that's what I'd do lol) Smiley winking

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  • Vannesa
    Expert October 2021
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    I'd do it. Don't worry about what other people will think, I'm sure your family members would love to see them as well.

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  • Kelsey
    VIP September 2020
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    I agree with PP go for it! Everyone will be excited to see them, and I think especially around the holidays people will love to see them!! We went somewhere after our engagement pictures were done and my family was asking me why I didn't bring the prints with. Honestly didn't think of it until we were almost to the gathering.

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  • Hannah
    Dedicated October 2020
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    I would totally do the same! I'm sure everyone would love to see the pictures if they haven't and those who have get a chance to see others that were not sent to them!

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  • Lauren
    VIP September 2019
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    I was married at the end of September. I just got our photos back over 2000+. I went thru and printed about 200 from Costco just so I had something to show my family. They were all so excited! If I had an album I would have brought it.

    Side note: make sure everyone has clean hands before they handle your album.

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  • R
    Beginner December 2019
    Rachel ·
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    If its for a friend's gathering and you aren't sure, you could always pick out some of your favorite photos and just save to an album on your phone, (then you don't have to lug around the physical album and risk losing it) and if someone asks you can just whip out your phone! If it's for family related gatherings though, I'd bring the full physical album! Nothing wrong with wanting to share your special day!

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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
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    I would bring it but leave it in the car maybe haha. That way you’re not bringing it in right away with the obligation that everyone has to look at it, but if it comes up in conversation you can be like “oh yeah we have photos in the car!” and then go grab it
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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    Typically people ask me to see photos and I just show them on my phone.

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  • Molly
    Super October 2020
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    I don't think you would offend her at all. You might be actually helping her out so she wouldn't have yo get them printed.
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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
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    We have been asked by our families to bring our photos & videos! I’d bring them! If people don’t want to see them, then don’t show them. But I think you’ll find everyone will be excited to look at your photos.
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  • Chrysta
    Master November 2022
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    I say bring them!!! I don’t know about your family, but in mine it would almost seem rude if you DIDNT bring them! Haha
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  • Naikesha
    Super September 2020
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    I say bring them to the one Christmas event.

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  • Joelle
    Just Said Yes October 2021
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    I would bring them and the video if you have one!
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  • Caitlin
    Devoted September 2021
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    Go ahead and bring it and then that way if anyone else brings it up you can say, "I actually brought the album if you want to see..." 😇😁
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    Expert May 2021
    Danielle ·
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    Bring it. Put it on a table and let everyone go thru it on there own time. I'm sure everyone will want to take a peak.
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  • Kylie
    Just Said Yes November 2019
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    Not even a little bit weird! Your family will WANT to see the photos! I got married in November and don't have my actual album back but already told my mother in law that we'll be bringing our laptop to show everyone photos on Christmas and she said she can't wait to see them. Plus its not like you're telling people they HAVE to look, you're just bringing it in case they want to. I have a feeling you'll have people waiting in a queue to see that thing. Everyone is going to want to look, especially the women. You spent good money on those photos. Show them off and be proud!

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