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Quirky Engagement Editorials

This Couple Announced Their Engagement with Retro and Funny Photos

— October 13, 2015 — Lifestyle
The funny photos of this couple’s engagement announcement have gained a lot of attention online thanks to their quirky aesthetic. The images reject the social standard of perfect poses. Instead of overly posed images, this hilarious couple's engagement reel features retro outfits and awkward facial expressions.

The images look like they were taken during an uncomfortable photo shoot on prom night sometime in the 1970s or 1980s. The bride-to-be is often gazing away from the camera while holding a quirky and awkward smile. Her husband-to-be is rocking a retro mustache, over-sized glasses and slicked-back hair.

By making these funny photos, the couple truly celebrates their engagement in a personal way. They dismissed the idea of traditional engagement images and gained positive traction online by choosing a non-traditional and comedic approach.
Trend Themes
1. Non-traditional Engagement Photos - The rise of non-traditional engagement photos offers opportunities for photographers and image editing software companies to provide more creative options.
2. Humorous Aesthetic - The popularity of humorous engagement photos presents opportunities for wedding planners and designers to incorporate quirky elements into the wedding day timeline and decor.
3. Retro Throwback - The trend of retro-inspired engagement photos provides opportunities for vintage clothing retailers and retro photography studios to market their products and services.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The rise of non-traditional engagement photos presents opportunities for photographers and image editing software companies to provide more creative options for clients.
2. Wedding Planning - The popularity of humorous engagement photos presents opportunities for wedding planners and designers to incorporate quirky elements into the wedding day timeline and decor, creating a unique and personalized experience.
3. Vintage Clothing - The trend of retro-inspired engagement photos provides opportunities for vintage clothing retailers to promote their products as well as for retro photography studios to market their services to clients who want a vintage aesthetic for their photos.
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