One creative idea in wedding photography is to have the wedding photos shot in black and white. Having everything caught in black and white; the engagement pictures, dressing up for the big day, the ceremony itself, group shots and even the reception, would make it more elegant and classical. This would work best if the wedding motif is also black and white so you wouldn’t regret losing the colors. Since black and white photos get rid of all the sudden bursts of color the viewer can focus more on the emotions shown in the picture. It is best to ask the photographer to first shoot in color and then just convert it to black and white during post processing.

Another innovative wedding photography idea is using film photography instead of going digital. Some couples find film photography more romantic and beautiful while some would like to do it the old school way. Photos shot by film cannot be edited so if you want your pictures looking exactly like how they were taken then this is the right way to go. A lot of wedding photographers who are using digital SLRs started with manual SLRs and they usually still keep a few of the film cameras with them. Ask if the photographers still use film photography so you can be sure that you can get what you want.

You can also give disposable cameras to the whole wedding entourage and as them to take pictures all throughout the day. After the reception the wedding party could just drop off the cameras. This will give you various views of your special day. Through the eyes of your maid of honor, your flower girl, and even your parents, you will be able to see your wedding. This will take you through the journey they also took on your special day. To make sure that the special events of the day still have pictures you can suggest this idea to a professional photographer covering the event.

It doesn’t matter what type of wedding photography ideas you have; what matters the most is you are enjoying your special day.

One popular tradition is for the bride and groom to don their very finest clothes, and walk from the home to the church.  The point of this tradition is to announce and proclaim the wedding celebration.   Community members line the streets, and they admire the couple as they stroll by.  Since guests are usually invited by way of word-of-mouth, it isn’t surprising that Caribbean weddings are open to whomever shows up, invited or not!

Ceremonies are often comprised of Catholic, Mayan and African elements.   The bride’s father or parents will escort her down the aisle.  You won’t usually find a best man at a traditional island wedding.  The ceremony is followed by a reception, and is accompanied by gorgeous steel-drum music.

Traditional Caribbean wedding gifts include quilts and hand-made furniture.   Caribbean wedding presents are often hand-made, the gifts reflecting the gorgeous handiwork of talented island artisans.

When serving a reception dinner in the Caribbean, it is hard to go wrong with curried goat and spicy chicken jerky.   Often those dishes will be punctuated with fried plantains and conch fritters.  You’ll feel the island ambiance when eating these scrumptious island treats.

A Caribbean island wedding cake is very unique; you’ll not find another like it in the world.   It’s called the “Black Cake” which has a beautiful tradition associated with it.   Mothers pass the recipe to daughters, and the daughter is charged with improving the recipe in some way.   The idea is that each successive generation makes the recipe more delicious.

The cake has the same basic ingredients, no matter what: a pound of flour, brown sugar, butter, glazed cherries, currants, prunes, raisins, and 12 fresh eggs. ~ The cake has a delicious hard rum sauce, and the fruits are often left soaking in rum anywhere from 2 weeks to an entire year. (Here’s a recipe)

Once the wedding is over, the couple heads off on the Caribbean honeymoon.  The groom will often provide a secluded place to stay, or they may travel to a nearby island to get away.   After a week of togetherness, they return home to begin their married life together.

Romance is in the air at an Old San Juan wedding, a possible choice.  San Juan has been a beautiful destination for over 400 years.  Whether you’re admiring the quaint cobblestone streets or the Spanish architecture, you’re sure to get caught up in the romance.   You’ll treasure the wedding photos with these stunning backdrops. The El Catedral de San Juan is the elite destination for weddings, but there plenty of options to consider.

The Botanical Gardens at the University of Puerto Rico features flora from all over the globe.   Of course, it doesn’t take too much imagination to see how stunning a wedding at botanical gardens can be!   You’ll find waterfalls, lakes, fountains and sculptures among the flora.

For nature lovers and adventurers alike, El Yunque is a lovely destination.  El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System.   The options are practically endless, whether you’d like a wedding on a mountain, in the forest by the water, or at a resort.   The nearest full-service resort is the Rio Mar Beach Resort.

Island options include Vieques and Culebra.  If you want something rustic and secluded, you won’t do better than Culebra.   If you opt for Vieques, you can go “all out.”   The vegetation and beaches are bound to charm all of your guests, whether you’re in a mansion on Culebra, or a hotel on Vieques.

If subterranean is what you’re looking for, consider the Camuy Caves for your wedding.  The gorgeous caves are a unique place to get married, and there are plenty of places one can stage an intimate wedding.   Of course, it works for not-so-intimate affairs, since some caverns are as large as 200 feet high.   It will truly be a wedding to remember.