5 Types Of Engagement Photos To Avoid

Hey, I’m no wedding planner, but even I can give you some tips on types of engagement photos you should avoid.  Remember, this photo sticks with you forever, or at least until your next marriage, so think before you pose.

Trashy

When I first started dating my husband, it was all wine and roses when it came to his parents.  They seemed to like me, and why not?  After all, I was independent, educated , had a thriving career, came from a good family, and had recently purchased my first home.  That good will quickly vanished when Mother Matriarch realized that her darling son might actually marry me. The Horror!   Suddenly I was no better than a stripper shooting up heroin on a daily basis.

Yes, mothers are fiercely protective of their boys, and no woman is ever quite good enough for their sons.  Can you imagine if I would have partaken in this type of slutty engagement photo?  Never mind the fact that I don’t have the cleavage to actually pull this off, but this chick has some major balls to select this pose as her announcement to world that she is marrying this man.  She is flagrantly taunting her future mother-in-law, who no doubt needed smelling salts upon the publication of this gem.

Pretentious

Often when my husband and I visit exotic locales I like to fall asleep on his chest while half submerged in a glistening pool of water. So  I get this photo, but I’m afraid plebeian masses might not. Yes, you are beautiful, young and privileged.  Please don’t shove it down our throats.

Trendy

It may be coincidence (which would be really unfortunate) but doesn’t this photo look exactly like the Twilight poster?  Do you want your engagement photos to be forever associated with a really unfortunate pop culture phenomenon?   I didn’t think so.

Solemn

It’s marriage, not a death sentence (insert joke here.)  This couple has sucked all the joy out of the moment, and surrounding themselves by gray and black just adds to the dreariness. Seriously, try to look like you may be having a little fun.  Note to men:  it’s okay to worship your betrothed, heck it is even encouraged, but please don’t do it in public.  We’ll have to revoke your man card for that.

Of course, their is the other extreme, being overly jubilant. This just makes people annoyed with you.  Nobody is that happy.  It is a fine line, tread carefully.

Stupid

This couple either thinks they are really funny or they are painfully unaware of the sexual innuendo here.

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Bonus Photos!

Cute, but overly jubilant

WTF is this?

Is he going to bite her?

Looks like she is in for an easy ride through life. Man card, revoked.