In addition to just simply having them for memories, there are so many things nowadays where couple photos are either necessary or at least desirable. In addition to engagement announcements, they can be incorporated into invitations, wedding favors, party decorations, etc. Plus, many couples are choosing to create wedding webpages to keep friends and family updated and couple photos are needed for those.Yes, you could use snapshots taken by family and friends, but when you look back on your wedding, is that really what you want to see? posted in Dreamstime's Field of View IV - Question 2