It's All In The Details

The whole day begins with the

DETAILS!

This is one of my favorite parts of the day because it allows me to prepare and get my creative side warmed up for the rest of the day! This blog to help my brides that aren’t sure what to bring and the best way to make sure I get those detail shots that sets the tone and style for the rest of the day! There is no wrong way to do your details, if there is something you think you might want in the pictures you absolutely should include it.

When we get close to wedding day, I’ll make sure to have a final phone call with you to go over some last minute tips and details. In this call, I’ll let you know the best way to make sure everything is ready for me is to have all of your details on one place (a lot of brides use a shoe box or a bag). That way when I arrive I can get right to work and we can get your wedding day started!

Below is a list of a few common items my brides use for their details, but as I said before, the sky is the limit!

Common Items To Have For Your Wedding Details

-Dress-

-Veil/ Hair Pieces-

-Rings (all three)-

-Shoes-

-Bouquet & Bout-

-Jewelry-

-Perfume-

-Invitation Suite-

-Borrowed & Blue-

These are just the most common items! You don’t have to have them all and you absolutely don’t have to stick with only this list. Below are some photos with some of the common stuff and some different things that were special for my couples!

Jenny + David's Mizzou Wedding

Going back to where I went to college to photograph Jenny and David’s wedding was such a blast and FULL of nostalgia! I spent four amazing years at the University of Missouri and it was so cool to spend a weekend back there to celebrate with these two! Rain has definitely been the theme of our time working together, starting with a little bit of a downpour during our engagement session in Colorado. But Jenny and David stuck through that and we ended up with a double rainbow!

Once again rain was looking to sneak into the day for these two, but at the last minute it decided to hold off and let Jenny and David have the perfect day they were hoping for! From some rooftop first looks to some fun pictures at the columns, it was such a fun day and night overall! Congrats Jenny and David! Here’s a sneak peek from the day to enjoy!

All In The Details

It all begins with the DETAILS! In some ways the details set the look for the whole wedding and gives way to the style of the day! For my brides out there, this blog is a guide for what you should expect from your detail photos as well as some tips on what you should include for your day. From everything to your rings to the invitations, to the dress.. they all encompass your big day and deserve some spotlight!

Gather The Goods

First things first, I want to list out a lot common details I shoot. This will give you a good idea of what details you may want to include on your wedding day! Make sure you have all of these items in one spot wherever you are getting ready so I can get right to work creating beautiful details for you. Here’s a short list:

• The dress

• The Rings (All Three Of Them)

• Jewelry

• Shoes

• Perfume

• Veil/ Hair Pieces

• Invitations

• Bouquet

• Gifts

• Sentimental Items

The invitations give a great focus point for your detail photos!

And showing off your colors will truly make your details your own!

Keep All Three Rings

The most common detail missing when I arrive are the rings! So make sure you have all of them with you when you’re getting ready. Don’t worry we will get the groom’s ring back to him :) If you do forget, no worries, we can always get a ring shot at the reception if there’s extra time!

Don’t Forget The Bouquet

Have the bouquet delivered to the bride before first looks so we can have them for the bridal portraits. Don’t worry we will make sure to keep them in water if it’s a hot day so they still look great for the ceremony!

Gifts Make For Fun Pics!

Whether they’re gifts for the bride/groom or for groomsmen/bridesmaids, they make for a great personal touch for your detail shots! If you do want photos of gifts for your wedding party, just make sure everyone has them on hand at the beginning of the day!

Dress shots always make great details!

Clean The Ring

For your engagement session as well as wedding day, make sure you get your ring cleaned ahead of time. That it looks breathtaking when I get those up close ring shots!

Leave the Reception Details To Me

Your reception details should be all taken care of for you, so leave all of that to me! Typically I’ll get those photos during cocktail hour or before entrances. So relax, I got this :)