Wedding Welcome Guide
Thank you
Firstly, I just want to say thank you so much for booking me as your wedding photographer!
It really is an honour to be trusted to capture your special day, and not one I take lightly!
So thank you again, and I hope you enjoy this welcome guide.
I can’t wait to see you soon! Nic xx
Its me!
I’m Nicola, and I love to capture natural, relaxed photos and genuine moments at weddings.
I try to blend in with your guests for the majority of the time so I can get some lovely candid smiles: here I am hiding in some daisies!!
I hope this small guide gives you some ideas, and hopefully gets you excited for your wedding photos!
What to expect…
A brief timeline of what happens next:
3-4 weeks before your wedding date I will be in touch to arrange your pre-wedding consultation. This will be a zoom / phone call where we talk about all the details of the big day!
YOUR AMAZING WEDDING DAY!!! I’ll be there to capture your love filled day. There are some ideas for things to consider on this page...
You will receive ‘sneak peek’ images within 24 hours - usually around 10 (but sometimes I get carried away!!)
Full gallery will be delivered within 4 weeks.
Couple portraits
You will have seen from my portfolio that my style of couple portraits is very relaxed.
Lots of couples tell me that they feel very awkward in front of the camera and I completely understand! I will guide and direct you, and not to blow my own trumpet but I have been told my super power is putting people at ease!
We will take a walk to a pretty spot and honestly will be done in 15-20 minutes, and you can get back to celebrating with your guests.
Confetti
Oooh I love love love confetti time!!! Some venues do not allow paper confetti to be used - but there are alternatives like dried petals or bubbles?! If you do go for paper confetti my advice is the more the better, and the bigger the confetti the better it shows up in photos. Have a look at Flutter Darlings website.
Traditionally confetti is thrown as you exit the ceremony - but sometimes couples have a second confetti throw with a preferred backdrop, or their guests gathered around them instead of a tunnel - there are endless options, and we can have a chat about what you would like to do.
Golden hour
Golden hour is the hour before the sun sets when the light turns all... well golden! Its gorgeous and makes for beautiful photos. Depending on when your wedding date is will mean the sun sets early or later in the day.
If you would like golden hour photos timings are definitely something to consider.
What if it rains?
Even in the height of summer it might rain here in the UK. I once photographed a wedding where the ceremony location was moved inside 5 minutes before hand due to rain!!
In terms of your couples photos, we can still go to pretty outdoor locations. I bring two clear umbrellas for you, and a silly umbrella hat for me and my camera! (I look VERY silly but it keeps me dry and it means you will have a laugh!)
You could always embrace the rain and we could get some epic rain drenched kiss photos like in The Notebook!
Thoughts…
Before our consultation it would be great if you could have a think about:
People groups for the more formal photos. For example ‘bride with her parents’, ‘couple with both parents’ etc etc etc. I would advise to limit these if possible, as it can take a long time on the day. However I want to make sure you have everyone you want.
Any specific people you would like a photo of or with. Not necessarily in the formals, but a candid photo of your gran? Has someone travelled from Australia? Please let me know.
Are there any surprises? For each other or your guests? A dip kiss at the altar?! I want to be prepared to capture this!
Would you like a big group photo with all your wedding guests? We can talk about the best place for this at your venue. It helps if I can get up high or further back from the group.
Not very exciting but parking is important! If I am travelling between bridal prep and the ceremony, its my worst nightmare not being able to get parked. I’ll do my research, but if you have any thoughts let me know.
If I am with you for more than half a day I will need a 15-20 minute break at some point to grab some food. We can discuss when that works best. Have you got a photo in your mind that you really would like? Let’s make that happen!
Extras…
Its not too late to add on any of these services, let me know if you would like more information.
Pre-wedding photo session : These are great for us to meet and get to know each other before the big day, and for you to have an opportuinty to practice being in front of the camera. Also you get lots of lovely photos of you two! This can be at your wedding venue, or I can advise on pretty locations.
A second photographer : I would bring an associate with me to photograph the day, all of the images would be edited and delivered by me. This means both bride and groom prep can be covered easily, two angles on the ceremony and even more candid photos of your guests. It is recommended if you would like both bride and groom prep covered, or if you are having a big wedding.
Additional hours : Are you now thinking you’d like dance floor photos? Are you having sparklers but I’m due to finish before dark?
Album : Would you like an heirloom album displaying your photos beautifully?
See you soon!!
I really hope this guide has been useful. Please let me know if you have any feedback, and if you have any questions please get in touch!
I will be in touch 3-4 weeks before your wedding day to arrange our call!
Thank you so much again, Nic xx