10 Must-Have Shots for African & Caribbean Weddings in the UK
May 5, 2025
Your wedding day is one of the most important moments of your life, and for African and Caribbean couples living in the UK, it’s also a celebration of rich traditions and vibrant culture. As a wedding photographer based in Leeds, I know how to blend your heritage with modern UK wedding styles.
Here are 10 must-have shots to include in your wedding album
1. The Traditional Attire Portrait
Capture you and your partner dressed in your stunning Nigerian, Ghanaian, Jamaican, or Trinidadian outfits before the ceremony begins.
2. Getting Ready Moments
Whether it’s your mum tying your gele or your best man adjusting your agbada, these behind-the-scenes shots set the story.
3. The Grand Entrance
Especially for African weddings, your entrance is everything. Make sure your photographer is ready to snap every dance step.
4. Family Elders’ Blessings
Don’t miss out on the powerful moments when family elders give their blessings, prayers, or traditional advice.
5. Cake Cutting with a Twist
Capture not just the cutting, but also the playful feeding (and maybe even smashing!) of cake.
6. First Dance with Live Reactions
A mix of your dance moves and the joyous reactions from aunties, uncles, and friends.
7. Spraying Money (Money Dance)
Iconic in Nigerian weddings — this tradition deserves its own highlight shots.
8. Bridal Party Fun
Candid shots of your girls hyping you up and the groomsmen showing their swagger.
9. Generational Portraits
A powerful image of grandparents, parents, and the newlyweds together — honoring legacy.
10. The Nighttime Exit
Whether it’s with sparklers or a traditional send-off, end the album with a bang.
Want your wedding to be captured with all these and more? Let’s chat about your big day!
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