Love is in the Air...

Today we received a beautiful review (visit our WeddingWire account to see more) from a wedding couple that we supported last month. Within their review, they highlighted a couple of things that helped their wedding ceremony become a success. We would like to expand on their comments and provide some additional information to help future wedding couples understand our process. The main purpose of our process is to define all parties assumptions and expectations. Then determine how we can work together in making the entire wedding ceremony run smoothly.

  

The Interview

The Interview can be conducted over the phone and/or in person. Here is where we discuss details about your wedding ceremony and how we can support. We ask specific questions like time, place and color schemes. We also talk about your thoughts on the venue. We want to know what you remember about the venue. This way we know things that you found interesting and possibly us as part of the photographs.

But the one part I love to discuss is the "Dating Game" portion. We really want to know how the couple met and proposed. The key is why? How did you know he/she were the one? We want to know your story. This also helps know what your likes and dislikes. The questions are to help us get to know you as a couple. Also if the interview is in person, we show samples of our work and what we offer for both products and services.

One month prior to your wedding ceremony

We sit down together and talk about things that have changed and/or adjusted since our previous meeting. We talk and refine our expectations and assumptions of your wedding day. Furthermore, we discuss and establish timelines of the wedding day and portrait shot list. Additionally, we discuss the point of contacts for all involved for your wedding day.

Timeline

When creating a timeline with Vignetting Photography it helps to plan the steps needed to prepare for your important wedding day shoot.  No two wedding plans are the same.  The purpose of the timeline is to help establish when and where things would be taking place. The timeline is only a plan and would possibly change due to unforeseen events. But it helps establish a form of communication for all. 

The shot lists 

We request that we are allocated 60 minutes for wedding portraits. To be able to meet our wedding couple needs we establish who and where the wedding portraits would be taken place. Additionally, we talk about any special relationships that we should be aware of. To make sure we include them in our shot plan. On the day of the wedding, we provide a list to a designated person, to gather the appropriate people to the wedding portrait location.

The contact list

This is a list of vendors and phone numbers. This is to help everyone be able to contact someone in case of emergency. Plus by combining the contact information to one centralized location, it helps establish that everyone has the same information.

Rehearsal

Communication between both couple and Vignetting Photography continues as needed until rehearsal. One of the things we love to support is the rehearsal. Vignetting Photography goal in attending the rehearsal is establishing and finalizing several key items:

    1. Establish does and don’t with officiants (see Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for additional information)

    2. Begin to establish a relationship with everyone

        a. Many people don't like taking photos, this allows them to get familiar with us.

    3. Evaluate the venue, portrait location and first look location (if applicable)

    4. Finalize timeline

        a. Evaluate any potential changes

    5. Evaluate if getting ready time and/or locations have changed

    6. Establish/finalize contact information

These are just some of the things we attempt to do during the rehearsal.

The wedding day can feel like you are on hyper speed throughout the day. You have spent many months if not years trying to plan for your beautiful day. Our goal is to help minimize any stress and help provide clarity. Use our experience in making your day successful. It is OK to rely on your vendors for information. If we don't know, we will try to find a source that can help. You certainly don't have to go into your wedding ceremony alone. That is why we are here.

Alyssa & Peter's Video

The photos and video presented are from Alyssa and Peter's wedding held at Grand Pequot Tower in CT.  Wedding dates are still available. Contact us for your wedding, family, senior and/or event needs. Until next time. 

Vignetting Photography

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Determine what is important...

Planning for a wedding can be extremely difficult. The experiences gather from family and friends can be spotty and difficult at best. You can always ask your vendors, but those could vary in different directions. It could also be harder if you haven’t hired them yet. There are so many different traditions and styles that at some point it can be overwhelming. Let alone trying to determine when things are going to take place during the wedding ceremony.

The wedding industry has tried to define what should be included as part of the nuptial celebration. I am referring to cake cutting, first dance, father-daughter dance, mother-son dance, garter throwing, bouquet throwing, games and everything from transportation and party favors. All of these things can be important for your wedding. But please, don’t let them overwhelm you with stress. These items can certainly be added as an element of fun, but only if they mean something to you. The real purpose of gathering family and friends is to enjoy your special day. You and your special someone is getting Married!!!

Going through Pinterest or Instagram to get an idea on things for your wedding ceremony can certainly help, but, this approach can also add to feeling overwhelmed. To help minimize being inundated, I tell friends and clients to create a list of things that are important to them for their wedding ceremony. Do things like Dancing? Photography? Cake? Venue? Video? Number of Guest? The Dress? Number of Bridesmaids? Flower girl? Ring Boy? Music? First Look? Transportation? Flowers? Whatever you feel that is important, it’s your day. Both you and your fiance/partner get to choose what items should be a priority. Whatever you both establish as a priority, let those things get the majority of the wedding budget, time and effort. Focus on your priorities and then see what else fits in after.

Once you establish your priorities, the personal touches begin to unfold. The beautiful thing about the wedding industry is that weddings are becoming so unique. Couples have a chance to express their own personal style. Think about what is special and meaningful to you as a couple. Make a wedding memorable by staying authentic to who you two are as a couple.

Now you have your priorities and personal touches establish, it is now time to create a timeline. Vignetting Photography strongly suggests in creating a timeline of your wedding day. A timeline helps establish your priorities, goals and things you would like to be part of your wedding day. Remember the timeline is a plan of the day. The timeline helps organize your day, prep your vendors and establish your priorities. But timeline also allows you to see if you can fit in that trip across town to get those special cannoli’s or cupcakes, before or after the ceremony. Personally, I strongly recommend before the ceremony, but this is your day.

You and your fiance/partner have worked so hard in planning for your wedding ceremony. Remember, there will be some bumps and setbacks along the way, but family, friends and Vignetting Photography are here to help with your wedding expectations and priorities come true. 

Vignetting Photography still have Wedding dates available, feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Christmas is right around the corner, Vignetting Photography can certainly help with your Christmas Card needs. Visit our Shop for more details - feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Until next time – have a beautiful day…