bridal session guide
SESSION DETAILS, TIPS, AND ANSWERS
bridal session guide
While having bridal portraits taken before your wedding isn't a must, I've found it can significantly reduce stress and save time on your big day. This pre-wedding session offers invaluable benefits. You can test-run your hair and makeup, perfect your bouquet style, grow more familiar with your venue, and finalize your overall bridal look. In just an hour, we'll capture you and all the intricate details of your attire and accessories, freeing up more time on your wedding day to focus on other cherished moments.
what is a bridal portrait session & what to expect?
1-hour bridal session
digital photo gallery
photo print release
$100 print/album credit
$1,200
THE DETAILS FOR YOUR
BRIDAL SESSION
WHEN TO SCHEDULE YOUR SESSION?
The scheduling of your bridal portrait session is going to revolve around the final fitting for your wedding dress. We can’t do the session until the dress is ready, so I tell all my brides who are doing bridal sessions to contact me as soon as they get their final fitting date. Once we know when the dress should be ready, we can get a date on my calendar for the bridal session. If we’re doing the session outdoors, scheduling for a month, or two, ahead of wedding day is ideal in case we have to reschedule due to inclement weather. If we are doing the bridal session indoors, weather will not affect our plans, which is a bonus when we’re less than 30 days ahead of wedding day.
HOW TO PICK A LOCATION?
WHEN & WHERE?
There are so many options when it comes to the location for your bridal session. Some brides choose to have their bridal portraits taken at the venue where they will be married, or are having their reception. This will allow their bridal portraits to flow easily into their wedding album, along with the photos from wedding day. Other brides choose to select a location that they love, but aren’t using for their wedding day. Some of my favorites in the xxxx area include The Mansion, The History Museum, The Botanical Gardens, Gardens, The house at Summer Hill College, and The Grand Hotel. Most locations, including those mentioned here, will charge a session fee in order to shoot on the property unless you’re also having your wedding at the venue. It is worth it to pay these fees for these great locations because you’re usually given access to a dressing area and the venues are somewhat private, meaning there won’t be a lot of other sessions going on at the same time as yours.
BONUS: EXTRA FLOWERS
ENGAGEMENT + WEDDING bands (& if you have a pretty ring box!)
I once had a bride bring her grandmother's handkerchief. This is completely optional - but if you have something sentimental you'd like styled with your details, I love including family heirlooms in your detail shots.
SENTIMENTAL KEEPSAKES
2 FULL SETS WITH ENVELOPES + STAMPS & ANY OTHER PAPER STATIONARY YOU MAY HAVE (LIKE PROGRAM CARDS, ETC)
SHOES
VEIL
BOUQUET
VOW BOOK
HAIR PIECES
JEWELRY
I'd LOVE TO HAVE A FEW CUTS OF THE FLORALS YOU'LL BE USING THROUGHOUT YOUR WEDDING DAY. IF YOUR FLORIST WILL SUPPLY A SMALL BUCKET OF EXTRA PIECES I CAN INCORPORATE THOSE IN YOUR DETAIL SHOTS.
prepare for your session by fulfilling each of these items:
Dress & Hanger
Rings & Ring Box
INVITATION SUITE
WHAT TO BRING FOR YOUR BRIDAL SESSION?
" Betty's bridal session allows me to get all the must have shots in advance!"
gallery features
FAQS
frequently asked questions
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