Details that most brides miss on their wedding day...
Planning your wedding day is incredibly stressful and oftentimes can be overwhelming. That’s why i’ve created this list of things that MOST brides forget when it comes to photography on their wedding day.
Plan when you want your wedding to start, based on the lighting during the day.
This is especially important if you want to do your ceremony inside. If you do your ceremony in the afternoon, your photos will have a brighter, happier feel, but you risk the weather becoming too hot. If you start your ceremony later in the day, your photos will have a more dramatic and intimate feel, and there’s the option of sunset photos. Make sure you take a look at your photographer’s portfolio and see if they are skilled in taking pictures during that time of day.
Designate someone to be the point person when it comes to family photos.
This person is going to be the main person ensuring that you get alllllll the family photos that you want during your special day! Whenever family photos happen, this person who knows your family well and knows what you want will work with the photographer to get the groups of people together for those priceless shots.
Checking to make sure your vendors are available to stay overtime.
You make not think this is important now, but you never know how the night is going to go! You may have one last moment that needs to be captured, but you don’t have your photographer anymore because you only booked them until 11:00pm. Many times, vendors will be happy to stay for an extra 15-30 minutes to capture that goodbye moment.
Making arrangements for alternate weather.
What if it rains the day of? This can be a disappointment, but it doesn’t have to! Having an indoor wedding can be just as magical as an outdoor wedding if the proper planning goes into it. The photos may turn out slightly different, but if you have a good photographer, they most likely will end up better than you expect despite the circumstances! Think that one scene from sound of music, where Leisel and Rolf get caught in the rainstorm in the gazebo.
Include what is unique to you and your relationship.
Too many brides just want a “beautiful” wedding, and not one that really speaks about their relationship and who they are. How did you meet? What’s an inside joke you two have? What’s a significant destination for you two? What is a subject you both love? Try incorporating these into your decorations or wedding day. It’ll be a unique experience for both you and your wedding guests- a wedding that everyone will remember! Besides the fact that your photos will be unique and catered exactly to your relationship.
Hopefully this helps! Happy planning!