Style and ideas
Wedding style and ideas: themes, albums, details and trends for an elegant, personal day, shared by the My Happy Wedding photographer.
Articles on Style & Ideas
Style and ideasCutting the groom's tie at an Italian wedding: origins and how it's done
Cutting the groom’s tie: where it comes from, how it’s done step by step, what the money is for and how to photograph it. Tips for couples and best men.
Style and ideas5 luxury wedding themes (without the kitsch)
Five theme ideas for an elegant luxury wedding that never tips into kitsch, to wow your guests with style and consistency in every detail.
Style and ideasThe bouquet toss: origins, meaning and how it’s done today
The bride's bouquet toss: where the tradition comes from, what it means and how it's done today during the wedding reception.
Wedding planningHow many wedding guests? 4 possible choices
An intimate wedding or a big party? How to decide how many guests to invite, with 4 possible choices depending on budget and venue.
Style and ideasLeather or fabric wedding album: 8 mistakes to avoid
Leather or fabric wedding album: the 8 mistakes to avoid in printing, paper and binding, and how to recognise a handcrafted fine art album.
Wedding planningElopement or intimate wedding: what are the differences?
Elopement or intimate wedding? The differences between these two kinds of wedding and how to decide which is right for your special day.
Wedding planningEngagement session: why have a pre-wedding shoot
Ideas for your pre-wedding shoot (engagement session): where to do it, what to wear and why it helps you feel at ease in front of the camera.
Style and ideasHow to choose your wedding photographer: 8 tips
How to choose your wedding photographer: 8 tips on what to weigh up, from style and album to price, for your big day.
Style and ideasIntimate wedding: Erika and Filippo’s reportage
Erika and Filippo’s intimate wedding: a simple, elegant celebration captured in a natural, unposed photo reportage.
Style ideas for an elegant, personal wedding
Themes, colours, albums, outfits, details: here we gather ideas and inspiration to give your wedding a style that reflects who you are. Without chasing trends, because you will be looking at these photos in twenty years' time.
From our experience in fashion, with Gucci and other fashion houses, we learned how much light, composition and attention to detail matter: the very same things we bring to weddings. See how we have applied them in our real weddings and in our wedding reportage in Avellino.
Frequently asked questions
How to choose your wedding theme?
Start from what represents you: a place, a passion, a season. The theme should guide colours, décor and details without becoming a cage.
Printed or digital wedding album: which is better?
Digital photos are easy to share, but a printed album lasts: it is the best way to leaf through your wedding twenty years from now.
Which details should be photographed on the wedding day?
Rings, dress, shoes, invitations, bouquet and every object that means something to you: gather them in one place for the preparations.