Please don't fill this out until we've finalized your timeline during the final consult
Example: Just mom, mom and sister, everyone, etc.
If yes, please let me know your plans in detail
This can help me stay clear of posing divorced parents or making sure to get more pics of your favorite grandma
Please Limit to 30 Combinations
If you have any extra or untraditional items I absolutely need to have them included here - this is tool to get everything that's special to your day
I love to give credit to the rest of the vendors that make your day possible! If you could list their business names and instagram handles (if you have them) and emails that would be amazing. If you have a planner or day-of coordinator, don't worry about this section. We all appreciate it!
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Getting Ready:
- Bring a nice hanger for your dress. It doesn't need to be a customized one, a simple wood, silk or velvet hanger will do!
- Bring ALL accessories, invites, heirlooms, florals, all 3 rings, etc; that you would like photographed together at the get ready location I will arrive at. If you are getting ready at separate locations, then please keep ALL rings with the bridal items, including the groom’s ring.
HIS : shoes, ring, ring box, bowtie or tie, tie clip, pocket square, watch, cuff links, vow book, etc.
HERS: Invitation suite (x2 if you can), shoes, ring(s), ring box, bracelets, earrings, necklace, hair pieces, vow book, perfume etc.
* Extra florals, fabrics and items are ALWAYS welcome for detail shots!
- If this helps you make arrangements, the more natural light at your getting ready location the better!
- I do not take staged bridesmaid dress photos unless they are hung up together by you/your party prior to my arrival
- Designate someone to help with boutonnières, please! I love helping but I usually need to run and help bride with her next steps!
- Designate someone to help keep the bridal party photo ready. ie. no hair ties on wrists, apple watches off, sunglasses off, everything out of pockets. Again, I try my best to be this voice but it is so helpful to me if I have an advocate. I'd rather be thinking of the next creative shot than asking an usher to remove his sunglasses for the 5th time (would not joke about it here if it didn't happen so much)!
Ceremony:
- Look at each other as much as you can!
- Ask your officiant to step to the side when you have the first kiss so he/she isn't a 'creeper' in the background
- Make sure you're centered in the archway! If possible, mark it!
- I LOVE unplugged ceremonies!
- Slowwww everything downnnnn! Walking, kissing, everything! My shutter can be fast but I'd rather send you 10 different recessional images than 3!
Formals:
- Make sure to have rings on during formals if we are doing a first look
- Pre-assign a family member or friend who knows the people to be in the family/guest shots to round them up for the photos. Getting people where they need to before the photos is by far the most time consuming part of group shots
- If at all possible, schedule an additional set of intimate couples photos 30 minutes before sunset to take advantage of the BEST lighting
- Everyone's full attention during group shots is key to getting you back to the fun!
Party Bus:
- I only travel in buses if I will be brought back to where my car is or if I have a second, otherwise, I follow
Reception:
- Make sure the cutting of the cake, dances, speeches and any games you would like captured occurs within the booking time
- Set up the cake in an area that you can stand behind but I can stand in front of + watch a YouTube video on how to cut a wedding cake so you know exactly what to do! It kills the moment if we have to stop and stage
Thank you for taking your time to complete this questionnaire.
I might contact you with some comments or questions -
See you on wedding day!