While we know that couple portraits and your first look will be the most beloved photos taken on your wedding day, bridal portraits come in a close third. You’re feeling more beautiful today than ever before, about to marry the person who sees how stunning you are every day. We love the way a photographer can capture those intimate bridal moments for you to remember long after the blur of your wedding is over. From the quiet moments alone before saying “I do” to the artistic black and white images like you’ve never seen yourself, these bridal portraits are far from posed and tell the real story of your day as a bride.

The Getting Ready Portraits

image by The Markows Photography, wedding dress by Reem Acra; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Samuel Docker Photography, wedding dress by Noami Neoh; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Hartman Outdoor Photography, wedding dress by Anne Barge; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Jacob and Pauline

image by M2 Photography; see more of this beautiful bride here!

The Epic Veil Portraits

image by Susan Stripling, wedding dress by Macy’s Bridal Salon; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Catherine Ann Photography, wedding dress by Essence of Australia; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Addison Jones Photography; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Lover of Mine; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Luke Liable Photography; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Lifestories Wedding, wedding dress by Lucia Rodriguez; see more of this beautiful bride here!

The Black & White Portraits

image by Carolina Rivera, wedding dress by Lovely Bride; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Smallpigart Photography; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Julian Kanz; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Dixie Pixel, wedding dress by Oscar de la Renta; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Erin McCall Photography, wedding dress by BHLDN; see more of this beautiful bride here!

The Stunning Gown in Its Surroundings Portraits

image by Blue Bend Photography, wedding dress by Lazaro; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Adam Alex, wedding dress custom by her grandmother; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image Evan Rich Photography, wedding dress by Pronovias; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Archetype Studio Inc, wedding dress by Pronovias; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Mary Claire Photography, wedding dress by La Raine’s Bridal Boutique; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Paula O’Hara, wedding dress by BHLDN; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by davina + daniel, wedding dress by Trish Lee; see more of this beautiful bride here!

The Naturally Candid Portraits

image by Darren Roberts, wedding dress by Anna Campbell; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Tricia Victoria Photography, wedding dress is vintage Alfred Angelo; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Sarah DiCicco, wedding dress by Dennis Basso; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Allison Harp Photography, wedding dress by Allure Bridals; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Monika Pavlovic Photography; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Josh Dookhie Photography, wedding dress by Lovely Bride; see more of this beautiful bride here!

The Fashion Detail Close-Up Portraits

image by Melissa Marshall, wedding dress by Claire Pettibone; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Slubnestudio, wedding dress by Bizzu; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Andrew Abajian

image by Chellise Michael Photography; wedding dress by Pnina Tornai; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Mathias Fast, wedding dress by Blush Bridal Boutique; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by Lyell Photography; see more of this beautiful bride here!

image by PhotozAapki, wedding dress by Ritu Kumar; see more of this beautiful bride here!

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