With an abundance of options in every style, you have more freedom to choose a unique space that not only fits the mood of your wedding hello, cohesive gallery! Photo by Bethany Small Photo. But even a space with character to the max needs a little help from the sun. Natural light is a game changer for photos, especially if your photographer shoots film, so be on the lookout for spaces with lots of windows that allows for natural light to pour in without trouble.
Photo by Haima Friat with gown by Berta. Not a total deal breaker, but oftentimes photographers will take portraits outdoors so if you choose a space that has some outdoor access or even a cutesy rooftop or terrace, it just widens the backdrop options available that day.
Depending on your timeline, portraits can be taken after arriving to the ceremony site, during cocktail hour, etc. Photo by Camilla Anchisi with gowns by Jenny Yoo. Similarly, your location will affect your wedding day timeline. You may want to factor in some buffer time if you have a longer drive because you just never know with traffic.
So if things are already pretty tight, it may be in your best interest to choose a getting ready spot close to your venue. Photo by Miramar Photography. Trust your gut and choose a space that feels right for you. And again, if your wedding venue isn't right nearby, you'll need to build in time for getting there.
A true bridal suite is designed for just this purpose. There are mirrors, a couch to lounge on, and maybe even a pretty bathroom, all on one floor so you don't have to schlep up stairs.
Even better, you're just steps away from the altar, so there's no traffic to delay you. Use of a bridal suite is often built into the wedding venue fee, and your photographer and videographer won't charge extra to shoot you getting ready since there's no additional location to visit.
You can also retreat to this suite throughout the wedding day and leave all your belongings in there. You have to remember to bring every single thing with you.
Of course you'd never forget your gown, but the gel pads for your wedding shoes so your feet don't throb during your walk down the aisle? You might leave those out. And it's a pain to send someone back to your abode to retrieve missing items. There's also a slight risk that wedding venue staff could enter your bridal suite during the wedding, which could lead to unnecessary anxiety about your possessions walking off.
Where will you be putting on your wedding gown before your ceremony? Which of the above sounds like the most appealing place to you? Effortlessly natural, romantic photographs capturing the joyful, real moments of your story. Featured weddings and sessions, resources, travel guides, and my own personal musings.
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I had to put an exclamation mark there because this is really important. Many hotels and venue getting ready locations have big, open windows with minimal drapery. If not, be sure to ask if the location owner or manager will allow you to temporarily change out heavy, light-blocking window dressings with gauzy, translucent material or leave them open and unblocked.
Windows and lighter drapings diffuse direct sunlight and allow us to shoot in the best condition! If you have a separate area for food and beverages, all the better — especially to avoid any spillage.
As your photographer, I like to be able to ping back and forth to both, though the bride is my priority. Are you and your groom going to have a quiet moment before the ceremony? Bring it! That painting your groom bought for you on that trip to Sausalito?
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