Prepping For Getting Ready Shots!

Generally, your wedding day photography coverage will start when you and your attendants are getting ready. Here are a few things to be aware of to ensure that you get the best getting-ready wedding photos:

The night before, ensure you have everything you want to have photos of in one place. Things like your wedding dress, veil, shoes, garters, jewelry, bridesmaids’ dresses, and any keepsake such as your grandfather’s bible or kerchief. Be sure to secure one or two pieces of your save-the-date and wedding invitation cards to be photographed.

Think about whether or not you want to make a toast with your girls or boys before getting completely dressed. If you are making a toast, check that you have enough glasses for everyone.

Bride, think about who you want to help get you into that gorgeous dress. Generally, this is your mom, a sister, or your MOH.

The marrier and the best man/woman should ensure everything is ready to be photographed on the wedding day. Typically, the groom will be holding onto the rings. Make sure that they are kept in a secure location. The groom and groomsmen tux, shoes, socks, belts, and other accessories should be kept in one place, preferably in the closet.

Pinning a boutonniere on your jacket looks simple, but many grooms and groomsmen need help to pin it correctly. So I recommend Googling how to pin a boutonniere and taking a few minutes to learn how to pin your boutonniere on your coat a couple days before your wedding. I promise it will make a world of difference in the photos.

Try to minimize clutter and keep the spaces organized. Don’t worry about styling anything. The photographer will choose the location with the best lighting and style wardrobe and accessories.

Start the day off with a HEALTHY BREAKFAST! So often times brides will skip this important meal and then crash and burn at the ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception. I don’t want this for you! It is going to be a long day with emotions running high. So please ensure you have a healthy breakfast and enough healthy snacks in the getting-ready suite!

Ladies, avoid high sheen and glitter for makeup, especially in a hot climate. Instead, try to keep it matte and light. Natural color lipstick that will stay on all day is recommended. However, feel free to wear what you love and feel comfortable in. My biggest suggestion here is to ensure that your makeup products are WATERPROOF . I can’t stress the importance of waterproof makeup - it is crucial! Talk to your MOH about leaving you a little makeup for touch-ups throughout the day, or get your own touch-up kit. And one last thing, blotting paper is a must! Make sure you have some excellent quality blotting paper in your touch-up kit.

Generally, the boys will have a lot of alcohol on hand and no food. So please, please start the day off with a proper breakfast. It will be an extra long day, and by the time you get to eat, you will be starving, if not dying :)! Also, ensure plenty of healthy snacks are in the getting-ready suite for everyone.

Boys, put your jacket on last. And I recommend that you pin the boutonniere on your jacket before you put it on. Boutonnieres are pinned on the broader part of the jacket’s left lapel.

Bouquets and boutonnieres are usually delivered to the bride’s and the groom’s suits sometime during the getting ready phase. One key thing to look out for when these beautiful and delicate pieces are delivered is that they are prepared to stay fresh. The bouquets’ tips should be placed in water and kept in a cool place until they are ready to be used.

Boutonnieres should get sprits of water gently and kept in a cool place until they are ready to be used. For the most part, your floweriest will be on top of this, but sometimes things slip through the cracks.