I really want my blog to be a great resource for brides. I usually end up becoming most of my clients wedding planner, so I thought this would make it easier to start having thing on my blog. Now every week my goal is to have one advice entry and one vendor spotlight entry. I hope this will help make wedding planning that much easier.
So here goes with the first advice entry. I thought I would start with engagements since they come first and also I get asked the question, “What should I wear?!?!”
Here are my 10 tips on what you should wear/do for your engagements to bring out your personality:
(Also to show you that all this can be done for one engagement session, I am going to show you examples from two couples engagements so you can see it really can be done!)
1. Coordinate your clothes, but don’t be too matchy. I also love layering and different textures in the outfits.
2. Bring at least 2 outfits, but preferably 3. I love the variety that it brings to the shoot and your personality.
Same location/different outfits=totally different look/style
3. Wear clothes that you like and are comfortable in. If you don’t, you will look uncomfortable in your pictures.
4. Don’t be afraid to be goofy. Some of the best pictures I get are when my couples are messing around and being themselves and you can really see how they interact with each other.
5. Have a professional do your hair and make-up. It really makes such a difference. If you can get lashes too, that really opens your eyes.
6. Bring any props/accessories that have meaning to you as a couple. This will showcase your personality. (for example, musical instruments, pets, jewelry, blankets, a game you play, sporting equipment, something from your grandparents, etc)
7. I love when my girls wear at least one skirt/dress. It just adds that girly feel and it’s fun to photograph.
8. Use accessories/props that will add to your personality. (for example: jewelry, balloons, ice cream, chalk writing, umbrella’s, hats, flowers, leaves, bubbles, etc).
9. Choose a location that will reflect both of your personality and style and also look great with the outfits you chose. Talk to your photographer before about your outfits so they can tell you the best locations.
10. Last, but not least, hire a PROFESSIONAL photographer. There are a lot of reasons why, but just a few are: the pictures will look a lot better, your photographer will know great locations/poses/how to make you smile and look natural, and they just have EXPERIENCE, which really makes all the difference. You are also sending these usually in your invitations for ALL to see, so you want everyone to see you as a couple at your best. The last thing to remember is not all photographers are the same, and not all couples are the same, so speak up and let your photographer know who YOU are so it is reflected in your pictures!
