Plan time for just you as a couple {creative time}

I always recommend at least 20 minutes of alone time with your photographer. If you are seeing each other in advance this can be before the ceremony. If not, tell the bridal party to head over to the reception venue a bit early and wait for you there. This gives your photographer time to capture you in a cool location without 10 pairs of eyes staring. It’s hard to look cool when your bridal party is cracking jokes. Trust me.

"Mondays must know wedding day Photography tip for the bride"

Select portrait locations that mean something

I love portraits in the park but that’s not the only option. If there is a special place nearby…consider using it instead. Was your first kiss in front of your high school? We could shoot there. Do you have a favorite local hang out? See if the owners would mind a 20-30 minute session the day of your wedding.
Just don’t be afraid to do something different. There are cool backdrops almost everywhere.