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Whether you’ve already booked with me or have just recently reached out, I’m so excited to present you with this “Bride’s Guide”!  In October of this year I am getting married, and for the first time, I will not be taking wedding pictures because I will be busy having my turn as the happy bride. When I started thinking about who my wedding photographer should be, I came to the conclusion that it's not enough for me to just choose one of my colleagues whose photos I liked. I realised that as a bride, I should plan our wedding day to capture those moments in such a way as to get the results I have always dreamed about.

So with my 12 years experience in photography and understanding what it takes to create every successful picture in a portfolio or Instagram, I naturally created a wedding guide for myself. I know this will help with your big day and I am extremely excited to share this all with you both. One of my main goals as a wedding photographer is to provide an easy and stress-free experience. This period of your life, from your engagement to your wedding day, is so special, but sometimes stress can diminish that special feeling! 

If I can relieve even just a little of that, I’ll be thrilled! This guide is packed with the tips I’ve learned and picked up while shooting weddings.

From timeline examples (which is one of the most IMPORTANT parts of planning a smooth and worry-free wedding day) to engagement session tips, and even a walkthrough of an entire wedding day. My goal is to keep this process from feeling overwhelming. 

I hope the information you find here is helpful. I’m also happy to help by recommending vendors, and I’ll try my best to answer any questions you might have (from photography to wedding planning in general)! 

Congratulations, I am so excited for you, your fiancé, and this journey you’re on! 

Alexandra

THE TIMELINE

Your timeline is one of the most important parts of your wedding day and having a well-planned timeline will allow you to really enjoy your day. Without one, wedding days can very quickly become stressful.

THE TIMELINE AND YOUR PHOTOS 
The timeline affects your photos in a few different ways. First, there’s the obvious one: the more time I have, the more photos you’ll receive/the more creative they’ll be. This applies to every part of the day.
From getting the incredible dress shot in the morning that might take more time to set up, to the time I spend with you and your groom later in the day.
Secondly, photos of a stressed bride/groom look very different from photos of a relaxed bride/ groom. If you’re radiating happiness, that will show in your photos! 
I have created sampled timelines for you on the following pages. 
I’d also love to talk about your specific timeline and create a sample just for you.

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GETTING READY: LOCATION

If you’re getting married at a hotel or resort, I suggest getting ready for your honeymoon suite so think about booking two nights instead of just one.
There are so many advantages to this: you’ll be able to relax the night before your wed- ding and get a good night’s sleep, everything you need for your wedding night and honeymoon will already be in your room so you won’t need to worry about packing, you won’t need to travel on the morning of your wedding and will feel less rushed, and of course you’ll have a gorgeous space for photos.
When you’re thinking about which room to book, look for a large or spacious suite. Prep photos are always enhanced when the background is clean and simple, so look for neutral walls and furniture that will compliment your photos and the overall feel of your wedding. 
Large windows are always a huge plus as well. I recommend booking a room with non-west facing windows - that way the light will be streaming through them in the morning.
If you won’t be getting ready at a hotel, a lot of the above suggestions still apply.  A clean and simple space is always best, and natural light is a must. When deciding on your space always look for windows.
Try to keep the space around the largest window clean - water bottles, bags, and clutter will detract from your images. Asking your bridesmaids to keep their bags and belongings on one side of the room is really helpful.

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BRIDE GUIDE

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