1. Minimize
Stress - hire
a day of wedding coordinator, allow plenty of time for hair and makeup, drink
water and eat something, build extra time in your day for some down time,
have an emergency kit, let your bridal party work "for" you, tell everyone your
expectations for timeliness, don't stay out too late after the rehearsal dinner,
and get a good night’s sleep.
2.
Allow time for photos prior to the ceremony - Don't
rush this! Remember tip #1. The ideal schedule will allow 90 minutes for photos
before the ceremony. 30 minutes of getting ready, 30 minutes with the bride and
her girls and 30 minutes for the groom and his men. BTW, make sure the florist
knows your timeline and has the flowers delivered in plenty of time.
3.
Keep the "getting ready room" picked up - Most
brides want a couple getting ready pictures in their album. Pictures with
trash, food wrappers, hangers, and bags all around will not make the cut for
your album. Make your room look as pretty as you do.
4.
Bring the details - Have
shoes, wedding gown, the jewelry, both sets of rings, the garter, your
grandmother’s hanky, the invitation, marriage license, the bouquet all gathered
in the room where you are getting ready. Before we begin taking getting ready pictures,
we will start with photographing all these things to begin your story. And be
nice to your dress...take it off the cardboard form, cut off the price tag,
and put it on a pretty hanger. Your gown deserves it.
5.
The Magic Hour - The
hour before sunset is known as magic hour and gives some of the best photo results.
Consider taking 15 minutes, with your groom, to step away from everything and just
be together. Nothing shows love like nice, soft, warm light!
6.
Light your reception - Candles,
up lighting, chandeliers, and dance floor lighting will add beautiful light,
but DO NOT let anyone turn your lights down too low. Dim the lights but too dark
may cause problems for your photographer.
7.
Hire a professional hair and make-up artist - Professional
hair & make-up artists understand the difference between an everyday look
and what you’ll want and need on your wedding day from longevity to how it shows
in photos. You’ll have these photos for the rest of your life and you want to
look your absolute best! We love airbrush and you won't believe how long your
makeup will last!
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