Many people don't think that wedding toasts are a prime source of great wedding images.
However, these can be some of the most emotive pictures from your wedding.
You can do a few things during your toasts to make sure that you get the best photographs of the event.
The best wedding toast photographs come from a combination of a skilled photographer and a little pre-planning by the couple.
Have the people giving the toasts stand next to, or near, the couple, not on the other side of the room.
This is especially important if you only have one photographer.
It is much easier for your photographer to capture the best reactions from both the toast-giver and the couple if they aren't constantly turning back and forth.
Have your champagne or other toasting beverage poured and ready before the toasting begins.
Nothing ruins a good group toasting shot like one or more servers right in the middle of the crowd.
Don't be afraid to laugh and show any emotions without reserve.
Many brides and grooms are very aware that all eyes are on them during the toasts and will hold back their true emotions.
However, truly great wedding toast images are full of genuine, heartfelt emotion, so don't be afraid to laugh.
(or cry!) Consider limiting the number of toasts given.
A few toasts are great, especially if you have some well-spoken attendants in your bridal party, but your guests will get bored quickly if there are too many, and it will show in the wedding images.
Have a discussion with your wedding planner or DJ beforehand and ask them to make sure that only the planned speakers give the toasts.