My 6 best tips for a stress-free wedding day
I've yet to meet a couple who hopes for a wedding-day full of stress and frenzy. There are lots of things that you can do throughout your wedding planning process to set yourself up for a stress-free wedding day.
From my perspective as a Minneapolis wedding photographer, here are my six best tips for easy things that help foster a stress-free wedding day!
1. Plan to eat!
Have food delivered to your getting-ready location and be sure that you and your wedding party all the take the time to hydrate and eat a bit before the ceremony.
2. Have a "first look” moment
Consider planning a “First Look” to see your partner before your ceremony - not only does it give you time for some excited and romantic portraits together, but it lets you have a few quiet minutes together to be emotional, excited, or reflect.
3. Do family / wedding party pictures before your ceremony
Especially if you’re doing a First Look, arrange to have your portraits with your family and wedding party taken before the ceremony. Getting this step out of the way early in the day frees up the rest of your post-ceremony time to celebrate with your guests.
4. Pop outside for sunset photos!
Consider sneaking out of your reception with your photographer to capture a few outdoor portraits together around sunset. You two will be relaxed and joyous and this makes for a romantic adventure.
5. Try out your hair/makeup before the wedding
Be sure to have a hair and makeup trial at least a month before your wedding. This will give you peace of mind to know exactly how you will look (Don’t forget to bring all jewelry and hair accessories to the trial to see how they all fit together!)
6. Gather items for pretty detail pictures
Make arrangements to have your bouquets and corsages delivered to where you are getting ready, and plan to have both of your wedding bands in the same place as well so that those details can get captured right away (plus, you’ll have everything together for the ceremony!)
Are you planning a wedding and looking for a wedding photographer? One of my favorite things about working with couples is helping them to fit creative wedding photography into their wedding day in a way that avoids stress and fosters calmness and joy. I'd love to talk with you about your wedding plans and your hopes for your wedding photography. Feel free to reach out to me directly - just click here to see my contact info and get in touch.