The holidays are a magical time for everyone, but especially for engaged couples. The twinkling lights, the snow, the pops of red — it's the most romantic time to snap some couples photos, if you ask us. Ahead, discover 20 ways to give your engagement shoot that same holiday spirit. If you're vying for space atop a loved one's fire mantle, everyone else's holiday photos don't stand a chance.
Use a Dreamy Snow Backdrop
Photo by Sara K Byrne Photography [1] via Green Wedding Shoes [2]
Make a Heart Out of Candy Canes
Photo by Amy Rizzuto Photography [3] via Style Me Pretty [4]
Decorate With Wreaths and Gold Accents
Photo by Brooke Schultz Photography [5] via Style Me Pretty [6]
Have Your Shoot at a Christmas Tree Farm
Photo by Jonda Spurbeck Photography [7] via Green Wedding Shoes [8]
Kiss in Front of a Heart Made of Christmas Lights
Photo by Joielala Photographie [9] via 100 Layer Cake [10]
Head Indoors and Hang Christmas Lights
Photo by Sara & Rocky Photography [11] via Wedding Chicks [12]
Wear Matching Red
Photo by Francesco Brunello Studio Fotografando [13] via Wedding Chicks [14]
Decorate a Christmas Tree Together
Photo by Ryan Ray Photography [15] via Wedding Chicks [16]
Wrap Yourselves in Holiday Lights
Photo by Brooke Schultz Photography [17] via Style Me Pretty [18]
Sip Some Hot Cocoa
Photo by Francesco Brunello Studio Fotografando [19] via Wedding Chicks [20]
Decorate a Tree With Candy Canes
Photo by Royce Sihlis Photography [21] via Style Me Pretty [22]
Go Ice Skating
Photo by Jeff Loves Jessica [23] via Wedding Chicks [24]
Use Props Like Popcorn
Photo by Ryan Ray Photography [25] via Wedding Chicks [26]
Take the Shoot (and a Christmas Tree) to the Beach
Photo by Jessica Claire [27] via Green Wedding Shoes [28]
Hold Up a Festive Sign
Photo by Joielala Photographie [29] via Style Me Pretty [30]
Create a Picnic With Sweets and Presents
Photo by Amy Rizzuto Photography [31] via Style Me Pretty [32]
Wear Matching Santa Hats
Photo by Joielala Photographie [33] via Style Me Pretty [34]
Go For a Sleigh Ride
Photo by First Mate Photo Co. [35] via Wedding Chicks [36]
Kiss Beneath the Mistletoe
Photo by Ryan Ray Photography [37] via Wedding Chicks [38]
Wrap Yourselves in Snowflake Garland
Photo by Amy Rizzuto Photography [39] via Style Me Pretty [40]