(NAPSI)—So, you’re gearing up for that special day. Your wedding day. Unlike many brides, though, you’ve been imagining something a little different from the norm. You’re more of a Billy Idol “White Wedding” and apple-bobbing bride than an “Ave Maria” and bouquet-tossing bride. Which is great. And which is why there’s a member of Professional Photographers of America out there itching to get creative with your nontraditional wedding photos.

Your wedding photos are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capture that crazy, special moment in time. They say the day flies by too fast and the best way to recall those memories is with your photos. So put some thought into getting a photographer and you’ll be able to relive those special memories with delight. After all, long after the cake is gone, your photos will be there.

Your wedding might be the first time you’ve ever thought of hiring a photographer. Fortunately, PPA photographers are ready to get all those splendid shots so you don’t even have to think about it. However, you may be curious about some classic-yet-alternative photo ops. To ease your mind, here are five ways you can showcase your wedding.

First Look

You may be doing things a little differently but chances are you’re getting ready in a separate room from your partner. Whether you went all out with a Gothic-style, flowing, tulle skirt or kept it minimal with a hippie-floral sundress, the first time you see your husband-to-be on your wedding day is special. A photo of that moment can bring back smiles for many years, maybe even laughs.

Wedding Party

Do you have 10 bridesmaids? Or do you want a photo with just your sister? Either way, the wedding party and family photos are an excellent opportunity to make the most special people in your lives feel, well…special. Having them be a part of your big day by capturing a few grins and hugs can help the togetherness last a lifetime.

Ceremony

Maybe you’re doing it short and sweet in an event hall down on Hill St. or maybe you’re saying your vows in the deeper parts of the woods. Wherever you end up, this is an important moment you’ll want to look back on.

Cake

From five-tiered, Harry Potter−themed white fluff to the most creative doughnut bar, the “cake” usually has its place in your wedding album. You’ll want to remember not only how sweet the day was but how sweet it tasted as well.

Reception

Let’s call it what it is, the after-party! Are you dancing in the barn? Are you LARPing in the fields? Maybe you’re having a murder mystery dinner. These moments are just dying to be photographed. It’s the time when you finally get to shake off all that stress, celebrate your commitment and be with the ones you love. These are the moments you will definitely want to remember.

When the big day arrives, be at ease about catching these moments with a professional. And should something go wrong, a professional can work a plan B like nobody’s business.

Learn More

To find a photographer that suits your nuptials, go to FindAPhotographer.com/RockNWedding.