One of my favorite photographs in a wedding portfolio is the shot of the dress. The dress really sets the tone for the rest of the day and that shot is in a way the calm before the storm (a good storm of course). Take a look at these best dressed shots and see if they don’t invoke some emotion in you…

This is from Our Labor of Love — a new recent obsession of mine. Their blog is so addicting!

This photo touched me when I first saw it. You can see the wheels turning in the little girls mind. It also happens to be from Starr’s first wedding ever and she just happened to be passing by the pastors office and caught the little girl in there alone looking at the dress. Precious.

The next two photos are from a local pair of photographers, Jennifer and Scott of Red Fish Blue Fish. Added bonus – they have “A Very Green Wedding” package which purchases carbon credits on your behalf!

This is a perfect example of setting the mood. I see vintage garden with some red shoes for pop!

This is actually a bridesmaids dress, but I couldn’t resist!

Our Labor of Love — need I say more?

Natalie Moser is definitely one of my favorite photographers. Even though she’s not in the Seattle area, it’s so self-indulgent to browse her site. I love the different patterns in this photo from the vertical striped drape, the lace and horizontal lines on the dress and the dots on the floor.

This is another photo from Starr. The textures are amazing and you really get a feel for the vintage inspired wedding that’s about to take place.

The amazing Leigh Miller took this photo — I see a spanish inspired beach wedding in this dresses future.