Fun Wedding Photo Prop Ideas!

by Ana LauraSeptember 19, 2012 2

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Photo from the Vintage Prop Shop at Southern Events Party Rentals

There are as many great wedding photo prop ideas as your imagination will allow! Even better, many photography props can be custom-made with your special wedding details. Here are some of our favorite photo prop ideas, from engagement announcements to post-wedding thank you notes.

DIY Oversized Engagement Ring Photo Props from The House That Lars Built

Engagement Wooden Signs from Our Hobby to Your Home on Etsy

Save the Date Wooden Wedding Sign from Our Hobby To Your Home on Etsy

Photo from Edmund Tham

Photo by Ben Blood

His & Hers Photo Prop Glasses from CreativeButterflyXOX on Etsy

Engagement and Save-The-Date Photo Props

Photo engagement and Save the Date announcements are hot, hot, hot! Wedding couples are adding fun props to their engagement photos that express their love, style, and soon-to-be-hitched status.

You can make your own photo props, like the cute DIY Oversized Engagement Rings from The House that Lars Built. Order wooden signs with engagement sentiments or have them custom made with your wedding date, like the signs above from Our Hobby to Your Home on Etsy.

Use sparklers to spell out words and symbols in the dark. Or create loving symbols and messages on a chalkboard, either as a backdrop or smaller prop in the shot.

His/Hers, Bride/Groom, Bride/Bride, Groom/Groom, etc. – order some adorable photo prop glasses from CreativeButterflyXOX on Etsy to add some extra charm to your romantic pics, too.

Ask your photographer for additional tips for planning an engagement photo shoot, using great locations and candid poses to make your photo props blend in beautifully.

Match Made in Heaven Wooden Wedding Sign from Our Hobby To Your Home on Etsy

Hitched Wedding Photo Garland from Banner LUV on Etsy

Ring Bearer Wedding Sign from 2 Chics That Believe on Etsy

Photo from Mike Staff Productions

LOVE Letters from Palace Props

Wedding Parasol from Exclusive Elements on Etsy

Fun Wedding Photo Props

Sweet signs, garlands and banners are fun focal points for your wedding photos. Choose a “Hitched” garland from Banner LUV or send the ring bearer down the aisle with a giggle-inducing sign like the one above from 2 Chics That Believe, on Etsy.

Want a prop with bigger presence? Gather your entire wedding party around the life-size LOVE letters from Palace Props!

Masks, hats and costumes are great props for making wedding photos more playful. We also love the trending paper parasols (like this one from Exclusive Elements) for either a vintage or modern look, as photo props and wedding decorations.

Thank You Wedding Photo Prop Sign from Farmhouse Wedding on Etsy

Grazie Wedding Photo Garland from Any Occasion Banners on Etsy

Thank You Note Photo Props

For those important wedding thank you notes, add a “Thank You” sign in your photo shoot like a colorful rustic sign from Farmhouse Wedding on Etsy.

Are you planning a romantic destination wedding in a city like Rome? Choose a “Grazie” sign from Any Occasion Banners for your thank you note photos.

Let your imagination run wild when selecting photo props that will bring a smile. Which engagement and wedding photo props do you love the most? Do you have some prop ideas you’d love to share? Tell us in the comments section below!

Coming soon: we’re working on a super interesting infographic detailing the results of the Zankyou International Marriage Survey!