photo by Bradford Martens

They say that your wedding day can feel like a blur, so it’s amazing how your wedding portraits can instantly transport you back to the way you felt during those moments. After the I dos are said and done, you’ve gotten your photo with Grandma Doris, and guests have begun to enjoy your perfectly planned cocktail hour, it’s those first moments alone where you’re able to truly embrace being newlyweds. Of all the images your photographer captures on your wedding day, it’s the couple portraits that you can’t wait to see, that bring you happy tears, and that you display in your home.

While we certainly don’t advocate for telling your photographer how to do their job, we hope these amazing wedding portraits give you a little inspiration for your own big day!

photo by Tomasz Wagner Photo + Films; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Victoria Carlson Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Tricia Victoria Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Rouxby; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Jami Laree; see more from this wedding here!

photo by LAYERS; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Mona Moe Machava Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Claire Penn Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Finch Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Photography by Henry + Mac; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Chelsea Diane Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Lauren Apel Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Tony Gambino, see more from this wedding here!

photo by Lover of Mine; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Glasser Images; see more from this wedding here!

photo by With Love & Embers; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Stephanie Rogers Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Sara Rogers Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Vicktoria Samoilova; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Gabe McClintock; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Blest Studios; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Nakalan McKay; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Mazi Stebuklai; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Bradford Martens; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Steve Gerrard Photography

photo by Ed Peers; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Roberto Panciatici Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Melissa Green Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Cooked Photography; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Bradford Martens; see more from this wedding here!

photo by The Toths; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Paula O’Hara; see more from this wedding here!

photo by F2Studio; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Jesus Caballero; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Kevin Klein; see more from this wedding here!

photo by Gabe McClintock; see more from this wedding here!

Which of these couples reminded you the most of you and your bride or groom? Looking for more wedding photo inspiration? If you weren’t crying already, you’re going to need a tissue for these 17 heartfelt first looks!