My Wedding Timeline isn’t going to plan, what do I do?

Wedding Timelines are for the ideal perfect world & how we expect everything to go. However it’s more than likely wedding day might not go exactly as your wedding timeline says, so I want to prepare you for what to do if this becomes the case on your wedding day.

~breathe~

When planning out your wedding timeline make sure to, schedule out some extra time, aka wiggle room! You will want more than enough time for everything you have planned, especially when it comes to your vendors. I would recommended having anywhere from 20-40 minutes prior to your ceremony to hide away with your bridal party to take it all in & if things get off track this time is here.

This is why hiring a wedding planner or coordinator day of is important, because it allows you to put all the tasks you probably want to control unto someone’s plate that can be trusted. Plus, they will check in with all vendors for their arrival time before the day & help you with other tasks for wedding day depending on your needs! If you aren’t hiring a planner or coordinator for your wedding, be sure to consult with your photographer o videographer for when all the special moments will be happening, so then they are there & able to capture your day on the same page as you.

Tip: this is why it’s important to hire trust worthy & reliable vendors, so you won’t have to worry about anyone not showing up or over booking themselves. Always make sure to look through your vendors social media, website, & reviews from past clients to make sure they are a reliable trusted company. You don’t want to hire someone who isn’t experienced & if they aren’t communication is key!

In any case of emergency you might want to consider bringing a wedding emergency kit along with you to your venue or getting ready location. This could include; makeup, hair brush, makeup wipes, safety pins, bobby pins, extra shoes, socks, comfy clothes to change into, bandaids, nail glue, nail polish, extra false eye lashes, fashion tape, mini sewing kit, extra medicine, extra hanger, steamer, & anything else you might need! If you have plans to go on your honeymoon the next morning then have someone in your immediate circle take the things you don’t need to your house or theirs until you return.

If you have vendors not show up on time or still be working up to or after the cut off time then, take a deep breath & just know it’s gonna be alright. If you bring your emergency kit & end up having to do your own makeup then you do what you gotta do! If your photographer isn’t on time, then have someone capture that moment with their phone & record the moment or push back the timeline. Sometimes weddings don’t go to plan & shit happens, but don’t let it or anyone ruin your wedding day. Take a breather & maybe take a shot of something & figure out how you can resolve or make the best of the situation.

Also, don’t overpack your wedding timeline with all the photos & things you don’t want to do. The catch is it’s y’all’s wedding day, no one else’s!

How to Plan a Surprise Proposal with a Photographer!

Having your Surprise Proposal photographed by a photographer has become a very popular trend & I love being able to capture every milestone with my clients! So, I’m gonna give you a complete step by step breakdown & things you should take into consideration whenever planning your surprise proposal.

Before contacting the photographer…

Have a general idea of how you want everything to play out day of the surprise proposal. Ask yourself these questions; Do you have a specific location in mind?, if not ask your photographer for their advice. Will you want the surprise proposal done in a private place or will it in a public setting? What is the plan for afterwards, will y’all go to dinner with all your friends & family or have an evening just the two of you?

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When planning everything out there are a few key factors to focus on; Weather day of, Location, & Game Plan of what you’ll tell your partner & everything you plan on saying & doing once you’re on site ready for the surprise proposal to go down.

With all of these in mind, do what will make you & your partner feel most comfortable, don’t let outside opinions affect what you truly want to do for your person. This is a special moment & don’t let anything take away from it.

Once you have a decent idea of your game plan & all the details contact a photographer! When looking for a photographer find one that you love their style & work & that you think will be able to capture the moment! Once you contact the photographer be sure to included all the details in the inquiry form, so we can get a good vision of everything that will happen.

You booked the photographer!

Once you finalize the date & time in your photographers calendar, then you’re all set & ready to chat with them to finalize the game plan for the surprise proposal! I highly suggest asking your photographer any questions you might have even if it’s not regarding photos.

Day of the Surprise Proposal…

I't’ll be a day full of nerves, but good vibes only! Just say whatever you feel in your heart & I promise your partner will feel loved & surprised! Take in your moments & don’t let anything effect it!

Afterwards you’ll have photos to look back on from the moment & have a few newly engaged photos to share with friends & family & be able to look back on forever!

If you’re looking to book a photographer I love capturing these moments & would love to help plan your surprise proposal!

Bucket List Wedding Locations as a Texas Wedding & Elopement Photographer!

We all know I’m a Texas girl & I love traveling to beautiful places & even more so if that includes capturing love there. This year I have been planning a few trips for myself to enjoy & I figured why not share with y’all my bucket list wedding locations, plus we will say I’m manifesting all of this to become true. I have been traveling all over Texas for the past two years for all my love stories & want to expand that into more destinations! There are probably so many more that I could add to this list, but I want to keep it to where I would love to go capture love right now, this year. So here’s the list…

  • A Las Vegas Elopement

  • Death Valley National Park

  • Malibu, California

  • Anywhere in Colorado

  • God’s Thumb in Oregon

  • Palo Duro Canyon

  • Redwoods National Park

Obviously if you are planning to get married or elope somewhere that is on this list, then I will give ya a discount off of my travel fees. As for myself I will be traveling to Denver, Mexico, & California this year & can’t wait!