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WEDDING GUIDE
Hello future Mr & Mrs!
I am so excited & honored that you have booked AgapePhotoFilm to be apart of your special day! My goal is to serve you & your vision. My approach to weddings is simply throughout planning your wedding, I'll be here to listen to your vision, to send/talk about thee Pinterest boards to & day-of, capture every beautiful, joy-filled moment. I want your day to be captured as is, & to ensure that you are as stress-free as possible & your day is as enjoyable as possible from our first chat until you receive your final products. I don't take it lightly that I get to be apart of one of the most special days of your life. Here's a little guide put together by me, to help!
Fav wedding day tips from past brides
IF YOU WANT CANDID PHOTOS, BE CANDID. LET THE DAY PLAY OUT AS IS..
Photographers & videographers can't force real moments, so stay close to your partner, physically be together & affectionate and just be yourself, we'll be there to capture it :)) Also be conscious of the fact that cameras are on you basically all day so smile BIG & as much as you can!!! Laugh & smile a ton (be yourselves) & I promise you will like the outcome!
allow yourself 2hrs of daylight after ceremony for photos
This is so you don't have to feel rushed during your portraits!!! When the sun is setting too fast, it makes everyone stressed to make sure we can fit in family, bridal parties, & bride+groom portraits all in before the sun goes down.
hire the coordinator
No, you don't NEED the planner/coordinator, but I will always suggest hiring one. Not having one basically dubs your photographer as one. Meaning us having to play decretive hunting down family, wedding party or vendors with the chance of possibly missing the in-between moments. Unnecessary stress for you & I!
rain won't run your day.
but your attitude about it could. EMBRACE IT & have fun!!!! It's ultimately about the marriage not the day! We will get through it together, umbrellas will be at hands reach all day, I've been to many weddings I've shot at where it's rained, hard and on and off. There are plenty of things I've learned along the way that makes the day easier for you both. If the decision is made to move the timeline around to dodge the rain, that is not a problem at all, that is why I leave cushion time in the timeline!
without a first look (8hr)
Sample Timeline
1:30pm - photographer arrives
-bride getting ready photos (into dress, bride portraits)
-details
-makeup/hair finishing touches
-any first looks (with dad, bridesmaids)
3:00pm -
-groom "getting ready" portraits
-groomsmen photos & groom portraits
3:30pm -
-ceremony/reception details
-bride finishing touches & tucked away for ceremony
4:00pm - ceremony starts
4:30-45pm - ceremony ends (officiant announces immediate family stays for photos)
4:45pm - whole bridal party photos
5:00pm - family photos
5:30pm - bride & groom portraits
6:15pm - grand entrance & into first dances
6:30pm - dinner starts
7:15pm - toasts/speeches
7:45pm - open dance floor
8:00pm - cake cutting
9:30pm- photography coverage ends
with a first look (10hr)
Sample Timeline
12pm- photographer/videographer arrival
12pm- finish up getting ready photos + details + putting on dress
1pm- first look with bridesmaids/groomsmen
1:30pm- first look with bride & groom + private vows
2pm- bridesmaids photos + bride solos
3pm- groomsmen photos + groom solos
4pm- venue details/getting ready for ceremony
5pm- ceremony starts
5:30pm- ceremony ends - straight into entire bridal party photos, family photos, then bride & groom portraits
6:30pm- entrances + first dances
6:45pm- dinner
7:15pm- speeches
7:45pm- cake cutting
8pm- dance floor opens
10pm- exit & photographer/videographer departure
Why you should hire the second shooter:
-more photos in your gallery
-different angles, different perspectives of your day
-a backup "just in case"
-more candids & guest coverage
-can help timeline go more smoothly
vendor reccommendations
hair/makeup
@melodys_mirror_
@artofbeautyxkk
@makeupbymadisnider
@makeup.by.laikynboswell
dj
@goldheadphonesevents
@btheparty
@classiccitydj
@tylermclaughlinmusic
PLANNERS/COORDINATORS
@dreamweddingdayplanners
@cassie_wilson_weddings
other vendors
@capturedcompanies (content creation)
@mackandmicheal (band)
A note...
I love when my couples send me their Pinterest board for inspiration. One thing to note is that it is meant to be inspiration not imitation. Every wedding is unique & my goal for capturing it is to make sure it's as true to you guys as possible, while aligning with my style.
Sarah - 6787093803
Please don't hesitate to reach out & text anytime! We are friends now :))
Sara