A wedding day is cram-packed with emotion and activity. In a matter of minutes, we are taken on a roller-coaster ride through tearful, sentimental moments that require waterproof mascara and a pack of Kleenex. Then, before we know it, we are experiencing joy and ab-crunching laughter. It is these dramatic shifts throughout the day that make wedding photography such a thrilling pursuit.

At every wedding we photograph, we are on our feet, capturing real, split-second moments on camera. Some of the most “true” moments of genuine bliss we’ve seen are immediately after the vows have been exchanged, and the mood has turned celebratory. This transition from ceremony to reception gives the newlyweds and their guests a chance to commemorate the day, cut loose, and even bust a move or two!

So, for this week’s inspiration board, we bring you some of our favorite “party rocking” moments from recent weddings. You’ll see the elated expression on our groom’s face as he’s hoisted up during the Hora, a spirited rendition of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'” performed by a group of friends, and an intimate glimpse of eye contact between husband and wife on the dance floor. These genuine, once-in-a-lifetime moments were deftly captured and preserved by our skilled photographers. Enjoy!