Wedding Guide
Welcome
Planning a wedding can be a lot of fun, but it can also be overwhelming and stressful at times. That’s why I created this guide to help you with everything you need to know and do to make your wedding day a success. From choosing your vendors, to creating your timeline, to enjoying your big day, I’ve got you covered with tons of tips and advice. Let’s get started!
Engagement Session
Engagement sessions are a great way to get to know each other, practice being in front of the camera, and have some fun! We have some tips on how to choose the best location, outfit, and time for your session, as well as some ideas on how to use your engagement photos for your wedding.
Vendors
We have worked with many amazing vendors over the years, and we are happy to share our recommendations with you. Whether you need a planner, a florist, a DJ, or a cake, we have some trusted professionals that we can vouch for. This is not a sponsored list – we just love working with these vendors and we think you will too!
VIDEOGRAPHERS
Different SUNS
Chapman FIlms
Auburn Hour
ORRISS FILMS
LIFE ATLAS CO
STORY STORY
BEN AND EBONY
Little SISTER FILMS
CELEBRANTS
KISS ME YOU FOOL
LUKE FIRTH
KIRK SAMUEL
BELINDA CLINTON
TINA BURI
BETH PARKER
SEALED WITH A KRISSY
MARRY ME JOSH
MAKEUP & HAIR
The Pretty PARLOUR
PEARLIN MAKEUP ARTIST
CONNOR ADAMS
EMER ROSE
Bridal Portraits
Bridal Portraits Bridal portraits are a beautiful way to showcase your wedding dress, hair, makeup, and bouquet before the big day. They also give you a chance to have a trial run of your bridal look and see how it photographs. We have some advice on how to choose the best location, date, and time for your bridal portraits, as well as a checklist of what to bring.
CHECKLISTDress | Shoes | Veil | Bouquet | Rings | Hair pieces and jewelry | Stationary
Ceremony
Wedding ceremonies are a profound celebration of love, commitment, and the intertwining of two lives. They capture the raw emotion of two people promising to stand by each other through life’s challenges and joys, symbolized by the exchange of vows and rings. The atmosphere is often filled with joy, tears, and the shared warmth of family and friends, all witnessing a bond that transcends the individual and becomes a beautiful union.
The ceremony, whether intimate or grand, serves as a poignant reminder of the deep connection that love creates—a moment where time seems to stand still, and the world fades away, leaving only the couple and the love that has brought them together. It’s a celebration of not just a romantic journey, but the emotional and spiritual partnership they will continue to build in the years to come.
Aim to arrive 5-10mins early to your ceremony. It won’t start until you’re ready, but it allows the guests to be seated and the celebrant/priest to organise the wedding squad.
Hold your first kiss for around 3-5 seconds. It allows your photographer and videographers a little extra time to get some epic photos and footage.
Allow 15-20mins after your ceremony to see and hug your guests. It’s a great way to capture the emotion and love from your friends and family.
Wedding Timeline
One of the most important aspects of planning a wedding is creating a timeline that works for you and your vendors. A well-thought-out timeline can make your wedding day run smoothly and stress-free, and allow you to enjoy every moment. We have some sample timelines for you to use as a reference, depending on whether you are having a first look or not. We can also help you customize your timeline to fit your needs and preferences.
Wedding Day Checklist
We love capturing all the little details that make your wedding day personal and meaningful. From your rings, to your invitations, to your shoes, we want to document every element that you have carefully chosen. To help us do that, we have some suggestions on how to gather and organize your details, and how to choose a getting ready location that has natural light and minimal clutter.
Family Formals Checklist
Thank you so much for reading through our guide We hope you found it helpful and informative, and we are always here to answer any questions or concerns you may have. If you haven’t scheduled your engagement session yet, let’s get that done soon. Feel free to email us anytime at [enter your email address here]. We are so excited to be a part of your wedding day, and we can’t wait to see you soon!