Here’s a question to ask yourself if you’ve got a sibling bringing a serious GF/BF to your wedding: Do you want said significant other to be in the family wedding photos?

Make sure you-know-who is standing in easy Photoshop position

I’m not trying to sound insensitive. But let’s be honest, not all relationships last. In fact, some not only end, they end horribly. If your brother’s girlfriend decides to dump him for his best friend, do you really want to be starting at her face in your wedding album for the rest of your life?

I’ve been involved in weddings where this situation arose. It’s always interesting to see how each family handles it. Some options to consider are:

1. Take immediate family photos first and then ask the GF/BF to jump in for another shot or two with the family.
2. Don’t include them in immediate family shots, but invite them in for the larger group shots that involve the entire groom or bride’s side.
3. Let them be in the photos, but make sure they stand on a side so they can be Photo-shopped out (yes, I’ve actually seen this done before).

This is an interesting question to debate. What are your thoughts?