Why Your Wedding Photographer Should Snap the Rings, Favours and all the fancy bits

Let’s face it, when you think “wedding photos,” you probably picture the big stuff. Your walk down the aisle, the kiss, maybe your best mate getting too into the Macarena. But what about the little things? The things you spent hours (and possibly a few meltdowns) picking out, crafting, or ordering late at night with a glass of wine in hand?

Yep, we’re talking rings, favours, flowers, shoes, menus, table settings, the whole Pinterest worthy lot. Here’s why those tiny details totally deserve their moment in front of the lens.

You Didn’t Spend All That Time Choosing Just to Forget Them

Those hand-tied favours, custom signs, sparkly shoes, and that “we-just-had-to-have-it” cake topper? You chose them for a reason. So don’t let them fade into memory. Your photographer can capture them while you’re off sipping bubbly and being fabulous.

You’ll Miss Half of It on the Day Anyway

Wedding days go by so fast, you probably won’t even see the full setup before someone spills Prosecco on the tablecloth. Having detail shots means you can appreciate all the magic later—without the chaos, and with your feet up.

They Fill in the Gaps in Your Story

Big moments are great, but the tiny touches help tell the whole story. Like the ring that’s been passed down through generations. The mini candles that smell like your first date. The custom menu with your inside joke hidden in the dessert course. Pure gold for your wedding album.

They Make Your Album (and Insta Grid) Look Incredible

Let’s be honest, detail shots are the aesthetic glue of any good wedding album. They break up the portraits and dance floor madness with a bit of calm, beauty, and “ooh, that’s cute!” They also look amazing on social media if you're planning a little post-wedding humblebrag.

 They Show Off You

Your wedding is all about you two—your vibe, your style, your weird and wonderful taste in centrepieces. Capturing the details helps show off all the thought, creativity, and personality you poured into the day.

So... Should You Ask for Detail Shots?

Yes. 100%. No doubt. Your future selves will thank you when you're flipping through your photos going, “OMG remember those favours?! Everyone loved them!” or “Our rings looked so shiny before the sand from the honeymoon beach got in them.”

Just give your photographer a heads-up. A little list or even a box of bits ready to go can help make sure nothing gets missed while you’re off being fabulous.