Most guests show up to weddings expecting tears, toasts, and an open bar. But wedding photographers see a side of the couples that family members and friends don’t see.

With hours of front-row access to body language, awkward dynamics, and behind-the-scenes meltdowns, photographers often witness a version of the couple that the rest of the guests never witness. Some of them say the signs of a doomed marriage are visible before the ink on the license is dry.

Here are a few red flags that professional photographers say can signal trouble ahead…

1. One person refuses to take photos

According to photographer Christopher Todd Griffiths, grooms are the most frequent offenders when it comes to refusing to pose for photos. But it’s not about camera shyness. “They really are unwilling to cooper

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