6 Ways To Enjoy Your Wedding Day
Make a plan to spend time with your spouse.
Carve out different times of the day to ensure you spend time with your spouse. Weddings are non-stop busy. But I think we should change that. What if instead of only seeing and talking with your spouse during portrait time, you were able to carve out 3 different moments during the day to just sit and hang out with them? If you are doing a first look, you could tell everyone on your photo/video team, “Hey we are going to just spend 10 minutes together, with no interruptions”. No distractions from cameras, no one posing you, just the two of you together talking and taking everything in. Then plan for another break right before the ceremony, same thing. Then again while you eat, just the two of you, in a private room or on a balcony (like the above photo) where you can step away from the crowds, to eat a special wedding day meal.
Hire a planner
Planners are the best. The best. Everyone should hire one. Do you like answering a million questions on one day? I don’t. If you don’t hire a planner, you will be bombarded the entire day with stuff as little as, “Where should we set the napkins?” to big stuff like “the bridesmaids dress just ripped”. Leave all the craziness of the day to the professionals. You will be so glad you did. (There are like a million other reasons you should hire a professional, email me and I’ll give you my recommendations).
Plan your bride and groom photos on a totally different day.
There is a new trend going around where couples are taking all of their special photos together on a totally separate day than the wedding. Like an engagement session but in your actual wedding attire. I’ve never had a client request this, but I love this idea. This is a way to help remove some of the rush of the wedding day. Then you can have some special candids, truly relaxed and gorgeous. Weather-perfect photos, if necessary, can take place on a later or earlier day.
Eat, relax, take in each moment.
The day goes by so so fast. Take time to take in each moment. Sit down, spend time with your family and friends there getting ready with you. Eat, drink, laugh and be present. It’s your wedding day, don’t let others keep you from enjoying your day. Having your planner or your photographer create a timeline that isn’t too crammed full is ideal. Make sure to give yourself breathing room between each section of the day.
Hire trusted professionals
This one is pretty obvious but still important. Rely on family, friend, and vendor referrals. And always read online reviews! Hiring the best vendors helps so much toward enjoying your wedding day. You won’t regret it. When you work with people who have a lot of experience you know you are in good hands. The pros know how to execute a flawless day.
Start hair and makeup earlier…
I’ve seen it happen many times. Bridesmaids, moms, mother-in-laws…people need touch-ups after they have already had their look complete. Go ahead and prepare in your timeline to have extra time for hair and makeup. It’s better to be safe than sorry!
You’re getting married, that is the most important thing. Live in the moment. Remember to stay focused on your spouse and the meaning behind what the two of you are doing. Don’t get wrapped up in how you want your wedding to look and instead remember to just enjoy your day and be yourselves. Take each portion of the day step by step and take it all in slowly. Don’t let anyone (family member, friend, vendor) make your day hectic because it doesn’t have to be!
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Roxanne started photography in 2011 and has seen her business grow into what we know today as Still Co. She has since brought her husband, Trent, on board. Together they focus on their clients personalities and making their weddings about them, they strive to bring a unique and personalized experience to each wedding. Read more, here. Contact about your wedding, here.
