M an the question of wedding planning has been relevant not only now, when I started preparing more actively for my own, but for at least the last five years, during which I spend summers partying with the camera at least twice a week at my clients' events. Over time, I have answered at least fifty times the questions "oh, and what will happen when you get married yourself?! Will you even want to after you have been to so many weddings? And who will photograph you?"
Therefore, instead of an answer, I would like to write a small wedding planning diary. I want to note right away that our event will be slightly different from the standards that I am used to seeing, and which I have experienced with many happy brides, so I am not sure that the tips will be useful for everyone. It's nothing. Basically, the goals are twofold - to help with advice and ideas, as well as to encourage you to get out of the usual church-outing with guests - outing photo session - celebration in a guest house - scenario frames. Our Lion Safari will take place at the edge of the forest. Let's make everything from scratch. We will look for the best Latvian tent, we will solve lighting, catering, anti-fog, heat... and similar issues. Let's look for a safari jeep. Let's get to the best outfits. And and and..
That's why I want to start with my TO DO LIST
P I was a little inspired by a bride who had pasted papers on the wall with things to prepare for the wedding. Since I like to chime in, I made my own. It's very simple - we take a sheet of foam board, ask our groom to glue it gray, and also plot a nice title. Next, we write down everything that needs to be done on small pieces of paper and fasten it with pins, leaving a free space, because new tasks will certainly arise over time. We prepare small stickers to stick on top of completed tasks.
L ai would get a rough list, it would be nice to come up with a theme and a very idea scenario first.
My wedding photography experience has made me realize that the happiest guests and also the new couple are in the option where there is as little driving as possible with stops, tasks and the like. In this story, the guests don't have to be bored waiting for the new couple and the couple themselves don't have to stress about having someone waiting for them hungry and possibly grumpy. Of course, there are a million ways to keep the event going and entertain your guests, but this time the story will be more about keeping everyone busy and having fun by doing all the important things in one place. We want to find one bigger area where you can take pictures, get married, eat, drink and party, no fuss and everyone happy and not lost.
Here's what it might look like:
- 10:00 we get up, eat, get dirty
- 13:00 let's take a picture
- 16:00 we are getting married
- 19:00 we eat dinner
- at 21:00 we cut the cake
- 22:00 we dance
- 2:00 let's go to bed
I think that the list will be useful for everyone, if only to think about something that has not been thought about:
(I'm taking some points out because I don't want to blurt out too soon)
BEFORE THE WEDDING
- Scenario
- Budget
- PLACE
- Photographer – DONE
- Trial photo session.. just in case
- Decorator – DONE
- Evening host – DONE
- Florist – DONE
- Accordingly, a pre-wedding meeting with all of the above to coordinate the scenario, ideas, plan activities and take them to see the venue
- Do we want ushers?
- 2 rings
- Guest list
- Invitations
- Map for guests to find a place
- Road signs
- Dress code
- Arrangement of gifts and flowers - this should be written in the invitations
- Animal illustrations for decorations, table cards, etc.
- LOGO
- Inspiration photo stacks for decorator/florist & photographer
- Dance
- Gifts for parents & small gifts for guests
- Hen/bachelorette parties - in Barcelona?
- Honeymoon
MORNING
- Where does everyone wake up?
- What do we eat for breakfast?
- What is Linda wearing in the morning?
- Makeup/hair
- Martin's state / Linda's dress & 2 shoes
- Gifts for each other
- Pre-ceremony photo session location, settings, etc.
- Car
CEREMONY
- WHERE?!
- Design – tree, arch, installation?
- Who will marry us?
- Background music
- Confetti to throw on
- Place of group photos and group photos and their design
- The first chin-chin drink
- ..and first snacks
- The unifying element of the guests – sunglasses? Pins? ..?
- Parking
EVENING
- Who will feed us?
- Everyone has their own little lemonade next to the plate
- Beautiful plates & cutlery
- Natural amenities + sink for clean hands
- Generators - how much power will be needed?!
- Background music + drums
- Musicians – a concert or a band?
- Lighting - illuminator?
- Cake vs Cakes?
- TENT
- Dance floor
- Big animal photo corner
- Bāriņš - self-service cocktail recipes
- Guestbook ideas
- Anti-mosquito products
- Shuffle?!
- Where will everyone sleep?
- Transportation to sleep
..Further on, I will talk more specifically about the topics and their solutions, I will test the rose petals that fly better, I will tell you how many times the grass should be cut in the meadow so that it is ready for many high heels in July...and the like! Stay tuned?
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