Please fill out the following form and return it back to me no more than 2 weeks before your wedding! This list may seem extensive, but it will help me prepare for your big day and do everything I can to make it flow perfectly. Thank You!
Tips and Tricks!
1. Make sure there is natural light in the rooms where you will be getting ready (window light). This makes a WORLD of difference in your images! I promise!
2. Have all bridal details together before we arrives. (Dress, rings, jewellery, shoes, bouquet, garter, veil, suits cuff links, ties, etc) this will make the detail shots more efficient!
3. Keep the area near the window free of trash, bags, snacks, etc. This will be where you and your partner will be getting dressed! (We don’t need any Aquafina bottles in our bridal portraits:).
4. Allow more time than you think you need to get ready! It’s better to be safe than RUSHED!
5. Relax and have fun! You’re getting MARRIED!!
Please have the following items ready for me during the morning of your wedding. These are the items that I will spend time styling!
-Shoes
-Wedding Rings {includes any engagement rings + wedding bands!}
-Jewellery {earrings, necklace, etc}
-Invitation Suite {save the date, envelope, wedding invite, meal card, rsvp card, etc}
** If you can bring TWO sets that would be fabulous and have YOUR address {or fake address} calligraphed nicely on the envelope**
-Perfume
-Bridal Hanger {It doesn't have to be pretty! The plastic ones don't photograph nicely. Please make sure the heads of the hangers can twist in order to hang up!}
** PLEASE ask your florist for additional lose florals, for styling purposes! Flower heads, rather greenery trimmings. This makes THE BIGGEST difference! Ensure they are delivered before I arrive, not after I’m done styling things or they won’t be in the shots.**
-your vows written on a pretty paper!
**I recommend you write a short love note for each other and read during the preparation portion of the day, as those emotions make for excellent photographs!**
Below you will find the typical, recommended timeframes! These are the MINIMUM times that should be towards certain parts of your day. Please let me know if you need help creating yours!
Bride(s) Preparation- 1.5 hours-2 hours (because sometimes a brides dress can take 30 mins to get into!)
Groom(s)- 30 minutes
First Look- 15 minutes
Family Formals- 30 minutes
Bridal Party Portraits- 30 minutes
Couple Portraits- 30 minutes
Reception- 2-4 hours
Sunset couple session- 10 minutes
**I like arriving 15-30 minutes early to your ceremony to photograph details before guests are seated!**