Tips For Your Wedding Day

The big day is finally here!! All of your prep and planning is finally coming to fruition! With all of the hard work you put into it, it’s only natural you want the day to be perfect. But don’t forget this is your party and this day is about you and your soon to be groom or bride! The goal is to fully enjoy every moment and here are some tips that will help you on your big day.

Savor Every Moment

Practice mindfulness and sneak away to take in the moment. Everything will be handled by the photographer, planner, coordinator, bridal party, and family.

Feel Your Best

Do one thing that you know will calm yourself in the morning. Whether it’s a hobby, meditating, journaling, or just sitting back with some coffee and taking in the morning.

Check Your Mindset

Swap worrying about if people are having a good time with making sure YOU are having a good time. Remember everyone is here to celebrate you and your joy and happiness are what truly matters!

Trust Your Team

Your vendors are professionals specifically for this reason. Trust in the fact that they will be able to handle anything that comes their way to ensure you have an amazing day. It’s also always good to assign one or two of your bridal party to be the go to people so they can deal with the things you don’t have to!

Assign Tasks

Here are some easily forgotten tasks you can assign for your wedding:

• Wrapping up leftovers

• Taking home or storing gifts

• Checking out with the venue coordinator

• Tipping vendors

• Checking in on parents

  A planner or coordinator will be able to handle most of these, but if you don’t have one make sure you have family or friends that can take care of these for you!

Hang Out, Don’t Just Play Host

Make sure you’re actually enjoying your friends and family and hanging out! Do your rounds of greeting people for the first hour, catch your breath, and then commit to having fun the rest of the night. These are what cocktail hours are made for, so if you’re not taking photos, this is a perfect time to make the rounds!

Include Some Time Alone With Your New Hubby

Wedding day is a whirlwind and every couple I have ever worked with always remembers those small moments with their partner. Make sure to schedule in a few of these throughout the day!

Prep A Getting Ready Playlist

Have a playlist of all your favorite music to listen to while you’re getting ready. Whether it’s party pump up jams or something lofi to calm your nerves, have something ready. Music is such a mood changer so having a playlist makes a difference!

Add Buffer Time

As a photographer, my timelines always include buffer time for travel or in case anything is running behind. If we’re right on schedule then you just have more time to chill and enjoy the day!

I hope these tips help you prepare for your big day! As your photographer, I am here to make sure you get every last ounce of joy out of it. After all this is your party!!