THE weddings

Planning Your wedding

Planning a wedding is so much fun, but also can be a tad bit overwhelming. What fun is planning without a tiny bit of stress? haha. It's all a part of the experience. But that is what your photographer is here for. This lounge is a fantastic starting point and heck, may just be fun to explore through.

I know there can be a lot of nerves when you’re planning a wedding. There’s so much to do and so many details, both large and small, to keep track of. There may be a lot to accomplish before your wedding day, but I promise you we’ll have time to get it all done – and we’ll do it in style. I’ll be with you every step of the way so that you can let go of the stress, take deep breaths, and just enjoy the ride as you prepare for one of the happiest days of your life.

HOW TO prepare FOR

YOUR session

START PLANNING

If you haven’t already, now is the time to start planning all the aspects of the day including your timeline. Make sure you are keeping notes as you start to work with your vendors to prepare all of the details for your special day.

MAKE A LIST

There is so much to do, the last thing you want to do is forget a critical part in your planning process. A good way to prevent this is to start making lists to keep you on track. You’ll be glad you did!

COORDINATE WITH OTHERS

You don’t have to do this all yourself. Lean on your family and friends to help you with the planning process. Bounce ideas off of them and ask for their input or delegate some of your to-do list to someone you can count on.

TALK TO VENDORS

Start talking to vendors (florists, bakers, caterers etc.) to nail down the ones that will be able to effectively carryout your wedding day dreams. Don’t feel bad about keeping your options open until you find one that you are happy with.

SAMPLE timelines

Spring- May Wedding (w/first look)

1:00 Detail Photos
1:30 Bride + Groom getting ready photos
2:15 First Look/s
2:45 Photos (Family + Bridals)
3:30 Ceremony
4:00 Family + Romantics
5:15 Grand Entrance + Dinner
6:15 Toasts
6:30 Cake Cut
6:45 Sunset Photos (Sunset 7:45)
7:15 Special Dances
7:30 Open dancing
9:00 Send off

Summer- June Wedding (w/out first look)

1:00 Detail Photos
1:45 Photos (B+G Getting Ready/Bridals)
4:30 Ceremony
5:00 Photos (Family/Bridals/Romantics)
6:15 Grand Entrance + Dinner
7:00 Toasts
7:30 Cake Cut
7:45 Sunset Photos (Sunset 8:30)
8:00 Special Dances
8:15 Open Dancing
9:00 End of Coverage

Fall- October Wedding (w/first look)

1:00 Detail Photos
1:30 Bride + Groom getting ready photos
2:30 First Look/s + Romantics
3:15 Photos (Bridals)
4:30 Ceremony
5:00 Photos(Family/Romantics/B+G Private Time) (Sunset 6:20)
6:15 Grand Entrance + First Dance
6:30 Dinner
7:00 Toasts
7:30 Cake Cut
7:45 Special Dances
8:00 Open dancing
9:00 Send off

FAMILY & BRIDAL PARTY photos

Your family and bridal party photos are so special. Make sure you put together a list of all of the shots you don’t want to forget. I suggest less than 30 combos for family photos.

SAMPLE FAMILY PHOTOS

(Think B+G with… B with… G with…) Start with Grandparents, then Entire Family then break it down from there. That way grandparents and kids can go enjoy cocktail hour!

B+G with Brides Grandparents
B+G with Brides Entire Family
B+G with Brides Parents
B with Siblings
B+G with Grooms Grandparents
…And so on!

* (For larger families or extended families and time sake I would suggest large group photos such as B+G with all Smith side of the family)

SAMPLE BRIDAL PARTY PHOTOS

(This will be my standard but please let me know if you would like alternatives)

Bride with Bridesmaids (Group + Individual)
Groom with Groomsmen (Group + Individual)
Bride + Groom and Entire Bridal Party

Wedding Day Checklist

  • Wedding Dress

  • Tux

  • Outfit Change

  • Shoes

  • Rings

  • Vows

  • Bouquet & Boutonniere

  • Jewelry

  • Gifts for Bridal Party

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