Weddings seem to have a language of their own. By the time you walk down the aisle, you’ll know your Bomboniere from your boutonnieres. The first terms you’ll need to get your head around are those relating to wedding themes. Here are some of the most popular Sydney wedding photography theme ideas explained.

A classic or traditional Sydney wedding photography style is, often, quite a formal occasion which includes a sit-down three-course dinner at a reception.

Markers of such a Sydney wedding photography, typically, include the couple marrying in a church; the bride wearing a classically styled, usually princess ballgown style wedding dress, in white, of course, as well as formal celebrations following the ceremony.The groom will wear a classic black tuxedo, and the groomsmen will generally wear a tuxedo also or a formal suit. The bridal party will usually consist of many members including flower girls, page boys, junior bridesmaids/groomsmen, ushers and ring bearers.

Formal celebrations that are prevalent in a classic or traditional Sydney wedding photography style include professional wedding photos, the cutting of the cake, speeches, first dance, father-daughter and mother-son dances, and the garter and bouquet toss. If the couple is married in a church there may be further religious or cultural traditions that are incorporated into the ceremony also. For example, in some cultures, once the ceremony has commenced the bridal party will wait in a receiving line at the alter so that each and every guest present can come past one by one and congratulate the bridal party.

Here are some examples of a classic and traditional wedding.

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