5 things most brides forget! :

1. Bouquets need to be delivered to YOU, not the church/ceremony location.
This is SO easy to forget and it’s totally fine if it does end up happening! However, if you can remember to have your bouquets delivered to where you are getting ready, you’ll be able to have detail shots with your florals, which is the BEST! Even if you’re not sharing a first look, I will still need your bouquets! Same for the boutonnieres!

2. Don’t give the wedding bands to the best man! You’ll need ALL three for detail pictures.
I know, every wedding planning book says to give the best man the rings to hold onto before the ceremony, but that actually isn’t ideal for your detail pictures! We want to make sure your detail images coordinate together and that will happen if I get to shoot ALL your details together at the start of the day!

3. Try sitting down in your dress before the wedding!
This sounds silly, but it’s actually a thing! I’ve had quite a few brides not be able to sit for dinner because of how tight their dress was! It was hard to BREATH when they sat down! So try your dress on beforehand and try sitting to make sure it’s possible! This is especially important if you’re having a sit down dinner!

4. If you’re wearing heels, get yourself some heel stoppers!
If you’re wearing heels, my best advice is to invest in some heel stoppers! Everyone, including me, LOVES those natural portraits in the field or under those gorgeous trees, but some brides forget that their beautiful heels are going to SINK on their walk out to the their portrait location. So, I recommend having a spare pair of flats or some HEEL STOPPERS to save the day!

5. You can’t see little imperfections in photos!
Brides, please trust me, if you remember any of these tips – PLEASE remember this last and final one! Tiny imperfections do not show up in your portraits. If you have a little dirt on your dress, it’s really okay. If something does happen and you have a little imperfection, don’t stress! I’ve had so many brides go down the aisle with a little spot here or there and I guarantee you can’t pick out those weddings on the blog! 🙂 So don’t let that stress you out or cause you any worry. It’s ALL good, I promise! You’re going to look beautiful!!!!

Here’s a little extra tip for you! ENJOY your day! Stop to take in what’s happening! You’ll remember so much more of it if you enjoy specific moments throughout these special times that are happening!