20 Ways to Add Holiday Spirit to Your Engagement Shoot
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.
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Use a Dreamy Snow Backdrop
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02
Make a Heart Out of Candy Canes
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03
Decorate With Wreaths and Gold Accents
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04
Have Your Shoot at a Christmas Tree Farm
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05
Kiss in Front of a Heart Made of Christmas Lights
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06
Head Indoors and Hang Christmas Lights
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07
Wear Matching Red
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08
Decorate a Christmas Tree Together
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09
Wrap Yourselves in Holiday Lights
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10
Sip Some Hot Cocoa
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Decorate a Tree With Candy Canes
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12
Go Ice Skating
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13
Use Props Like Popcorn
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14
Take the Shoot (and a Christmas Tree) to the Beach
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15
Hold Up a Festive Sign
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16
Create a Picnic With Sweets and Presents
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Wear Matching Santa Hats
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18
Go For a Sleigh Ride
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Kiss Beneath the Mistletoe
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20
Wrap Yourselves in Snowflake Garland
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