One of the things that I hear over and over again is how overwhelming planning a wedding can be. You’re choosing linens, making guest lists, deciding on caterers, choosing makeup artists… the list goes on. And while I can’t help with all of it, I can help with some of it. So included below are a few resources that may make planning just a teeny bit easier.
And… if you still have questions, check out the Frequently Asked Questions section below.
What do I do with my hands? What do I wear? Where do we go for photos? I have answers for all of these questions and more, and if you don't find all of the answers I have some inspiration for you too. So come check it out.
No two weddings are exactly the same, but after hundreds of weddings big and small I certainly have a good idea of how long each portion of the day might take, or, more specifically what I need to be able to create magical photos for you.
Are you looking for ways to make your Gulf Island wedding an extra special experience for your guests but don't know where to start? Well I have a few ideas for you. So let's try doing this together.
Downloading, backing up, and printing your photos is the only way to make sure you'll be able to see them forever. Here I'll walk you through how to do all of this so you never lose a single shot.
Absolutely! Wether it's for your engagement session or for your wedding day I'm happy to help offer suggestions. For engagement sessions the world (or, Lower Mainland) is our oyster. For weddings it often depends on timelines, travel time, weather, the size of the group, and of course your preferences. I also scout the locations ahead of time just to make sure it's absolutely perfect.
A first look is when we carve out a time before the ceremony for the couple to see each other for the first time. It's a private time between the two of you (ahem, plus me) to get the tears out, shake off the nerves and enjoy the moment before all eyes are on you. The benefit of a first look is that we can do all of your couples and bridal party photos at this time (if you want) which means being able to go from the ceremony right into visiting with your guests. No leaving the site for two hours for photos while they all get drunk without you.
You betchya! Think of it this way: I'll be working between 6 and 12 hours on your wedding day and I don't exactly get to go for a lunch break. Because of the nature of weddings and the fact that my job is to capture moments as they happen spontaneously I'm always on, so when you eat, I'll need to eat too. I generally appreciate being fed at the same time as the head table because if speeches are planned during dinner time I need to get photos of that, which means if my meal comes out last I won't get more than one bite. That makes it pretty hard for me to be energized for the rest of the party.
Adding time is no problem at all (and, truthfully, it happens almost every time). Each additional hour is $250, with no partial hours. You might know ahead of time that you need an extra hour, or we might only figure it out partway through the reception, and that's fine. I always touch base with you an hour before my "end time" to see how we're all doing. If things are running behind schedule I'll ask you if you want to add time based on what you wanted captured and it's totally up to you. I also work my butt off all day to help us stay on time, but sometimes things just happen and we run late :)
That's up to you. A wedding planner can help remove a LOT of the planning stress on you, but if that's out of your budget I'd recommend at least looking into getting a Day-Of Coordinator. There's nothing that stresses a couple out more on their wedding day than having to deal with late caterers or faulty string lights when they should just be relaxing or getting awesome photos taken. A Day-Of Coordinator gets to be that in-between person and lets you be fully present in the day, and they're pretty affordable.
