How to get the Best Wedding Detail Shots on your Big Day.

Wedding Details are an area that gets overlooked at a lot of our weddings. We hear “Oh, I forgot about that!” or “I didn’t even think about bringing that with me!” over and over again. So we thought we would take some time to put together some tips that will help your day run smoothly and be Pinterest worthy! (We know you’re stalking those wedding boards- I see you!)

 

1. Get Sentimental with those Details

Here are some items we typically see included: Wedding dress, Wedding shoes, Garter, Jewelry, Wooden Hanger, Wedding invitation, Wedding rings, Bouquet, Note/gift for the groom and bride, Handkerchief, Sentimental items.

Pro Tip: Don’t forget your guy! Cufflinks, Bowties, or a fancy new watch make for some great photos! It is their day too and Groom’s love to see their special things shown off!

2. Be Prepared

We always recommend assigning a reliable bridesmaid who can show us where all of your details are located. It might be easier for you to arrange these items in a corner of a room or in a box, so the bridesmaid can simply point us to them. This way we can be sure to document everything that is important to our couples’ and avoid asking a million questions while you’re getting your beauty on!

Pro Tip: Keep the getting ready room clean! We know that 10 girls getting ready in one space is chaotic- but having one side of the room that is free of clutter really helps us save time! Time is something that cannot be wasted on a wedding day.

3. Make Time

Time is so important to us! We definitely don’t want to take TIME away from your getting ready candids. When we arrive typically hair and makeup isn’t quite done yet- giving us the perfect time to get those details photographed. If we have to run around looking for items or cleaning the room- we lose time. Details definitely need their fare share of attention on a wedding day.

Pro Tip: Make sure your photographer schedules in time for these details! Don’t be afraid to let us know what is really important to you and put it in your corner/ box!

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Shopping List:

• Wooden Hanger– Don’t have time for it to be personalized? Check this Mud Pie MRS. Hanger out!
• Special Wedding Day Perfume. (Mine was The Scent of Peace by Bond No 9 )
• Bridal Jewelry – This company offers some very affordable options for Brides and Bridal Parties (they would make some pretty beautiful Bridesmaid Gifts too!)
• Brackish Bowties– They’re our absolute favorite! They are stunning and last a lifetime!
• Wedding Bouquet Charms by Walk me down the Aisle
• South Carolina Cuff Links– I am so obsessed with these (Cory even gave his approval!)
• Cory Lee Photography– I might be partial! But we should be on that list too!

Wedding tips and tricks straight from the experts!