How not to get stressed!
Wedding dress help from Mom before the Wedding Ceremony.
Have you ever been to a wedding, and you see people getting all stressed out? Especially during wedding family portraits. Everyone seems to get very impatient, and just wants to get to the wedding reception. They want some of that yummy wedding cake, dance, eat, and probably drink a little.
Wedding Planning, and being organized will make for a smooth transition from the Wedding Ceremony to the Wedding Reception. Here are some tips to have fun during your Wedding Photography session:
- Be organized, and communicate so everyone knows the plans, locations, times for photography.
- Have someone from the family working with the wedding photographer with a shot list to gather everyone. You could be finished in 30 minutes or less with this persons help.
- Make sure rides, details, and all the small jobs are delegated, and organized before your wedding day. So, on your wedding day. You can site back, and take it all in.
- Bring a snack, water or juice to avoid getting dehydrated. This is a must for Colorado Weddings. Whether you are in Denver, or in Breckenridge. Drink a lot of water.
- Spend time with your Wedding Photographer planning, discussing any ideas (show cut outs from magazines if your looking for something specific), and concerns a head of time.
- Use a wedding bouquet that is smaller, and lighter. The number one complaint I hear is about the weight of the wedding flower bouquet.
- When choosing a wedding dress try walking around in it. Don’t just look at yourself in the mirror while your Mom, and girlfriends are oohing & aahing at you. Walk, dance, and sit. Having a beautiful wedding dress is one thing. But, if your are uncomfortable. What’s the point?
- Allow enough time for photos after the wedding ceremony. This is going to depend on what you want. The first 30 minutes should be the family portraits, and wedding party. Then when you shuttle everyone to the wedding reception. This is when you do just the Bride & Groom photos. This will be the only time to have your undivided attention, and can get those creative fun shots you see in the magazines. Generally 1.5 hours is the most you will every spend.
- Again, if you see a image you like in a magazine, cut it out and show it to your wedding photographer! Most wedding photographers are open, and want to collaborate with you. After all, it’s your wedding day not theirs.
- If you are using a Wedding Make-up Artist. Ask them if they will offer you a free trial. The best time to schedule this would be during your engagement portrait session.
And finally…wedding photography is an investment, not an expense. Why do you have a friend or relative photograph your wedding? Because it’s cheaper! Consider what you are doing. You are putting the least amount of money on the most important day of your life, you are placing a terrible burden, and responsibility on an amateur. What are you going to do if they botch your images (are they insured in case this happens), ruin a friendship? Disinherit a relative? Invite friends, and relatives to enjoy your day…not cover it.
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Paul Maynard
Wedding & Portrait Photographer located in the Denver, Colorado area. We are passionate about your special day!
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