Wedding attire photography, no formal ceremony

Not weird at all! Nothings wrong with a just married photo shoot.

Not weird at all!! We are doing this as well. We had a destination wedding which didn’t result in a marriage (officiant didn’t show up 🤦🏼‍♀️), so we are having a courthouse ceremony to make it official this Fall. We still want the courthouse wedding to feel special though! So I am wearing my dress and carrying a bouquet, and my FH is wearing a suit. And we have hired a photographer to take professional pics during & after the ceremony. A courthouse wedding IS a wedding! It’s no less special or authentic than any other wedding. You are getting married- you should definitely celebrate it! And professional photos are a great way to capture those memories!

I think that sounds like an amazing idea!

Ahh! I’m so glad I’m not the only one! Its definitely what I originally wanted (ended up going down a wedding rabbit hole 😅) I just wasn’t sure, since everyone I told the idea to made it seem weird haha.

A courthouse wedding IS a wedding, and every bit as special! What you’re not doing is the big wedding reception, ie party. Of course you can go all out on photos.

View Quoted Comment Nope, you’re definitely not the only one! This is actually becoming a really popular option - especially after Covid. There are sooooo many beautiful courthouse weddings on Pinterest and Instagram, if you want to see some examples/get some inspiration.

Not weird at all. This moment is for you and your SO. Create a day that makes the two of you happy. If we had chosen courthouse, I would have wanted the full photography experience. Before, during, after, and all around town. Don't even question your decision.

A courthouse wedding IS a wedding. Always has been, always will be. Weddings are only as expensive and simple or elaborate as you decide. Do whatever makes you both feel happy and special within your budget.

Sounds like an amazing plan! Hope your photos turn out wonderfully.

My bff did this and had the best time! Their pics are awesome and they used them to send a marriage announcement that came out really cool

The use of a professional photographer makes sense for having fun and celebrating your marriage. It seemed even reasonable for couples with smaller budgets to get photos at the photographer studio to preserve memories of the wedding. Whatever you can do to make the day special, go for it.