Wedding Advice & Planning Guide

01 Book your vendors

Check out my ultimate list of suppliers and vendors I trust to make your day beyond magical.

02 Choose your wedding party

Who will be in your wedding party (if you’re having one)? Hit up Google for some super-fun announcement ideas!

03 Choose your venue 

Now’s the time to do some location scouting for where you’ll say your “I dos” and gather your loved ones.

01 Have a plan

There are a lot of ‘little’ things that can pop up, and it’s important you’re not left dealing with them and taking away your enjoyment of your day. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Designate someone you trust to take control of all the on-the-day things, like making final adjustments, reception set-up, communications with vendors, taking home all your gifts and mementoes after the reception, and closing out any final vendor payments.

02 Get clear on roles

Communicate to your wedding party what their roles involve! Some couples create detailed itineraries of responsibilities leading up to the wedding. This helps everyone understand where they need to be and what you expect of them.

03 Meet your Vendors

Strong relationships with your vendors will lead to a carefree wedding day. Whether it’s a Zoom or phone call to check in, book a final catch up, or organise a walk through of the Venue or Air BnB.
Having a selection of suggested vendors, I can assure there are teams committed to going above and beyond for your big day.

01 Timing is everything

Schedule flowers to arrive before I do and have all of your things ready, e.g. your dress, rings, and mementoes. Send your finalised timeline to everyone (bridal party, your go-to person, and vendors) to help the day run smoothly and ensure everyone is on the same page.

02 Prep your stuff & get a bit extra

Have your rings cleaned, ties or bows ready to pop over your head, un-pin any suits, remove any tags, and consider if your fancy socks will show and which way they face (yes, I’ve had groomsmen put their ‘best ‘ socks on the wrong way). Have backup lipstick, hairspray, band-aids, bouquets and hair pins!

Things like loose flowers, ring boxes, fabrics or styled trays can help elevate your flat lays, so don’t be afraid to bombard me with all the stuff—I love getting creative! Be mindful of fabrics used and prep them for the day ahead—silks can stain from water on bouquets, so waterproof them beforehand!

03 Location, location, location

Location greatly impacts your images. If you expect your photos to look a certain way, find the appropriate location. While getting ready, I suggest a place with lots of natural light, without clutter. Remember, I shoot things ‘as is’ due to time limits, so I cannot spend time tidying up or re-styling the room. And don’t forget to consider your reception lighting to achieve the look you want.

01 Prepare your cues & position

Avoid the awks and thumb twiddling—organise a cue with your celebrant so you know when it’s time to walk down the aisle. Don’t stare at your feet—keep those eyes up! Make your first kiss LONG so I can capture this significant moment for you, and pre-plan where you’ll stand, your preferred side and how your celebrant should fit with this.

02 Make time to have a break after your ceremony

It’s the first time you’ve seen each other all day, and you’ll want to soak in that you’re now married! Don’t forget to eat and drink something before it’s go time again.

03 Allow more time than you think you’ll need

The more time you give yourself, the less you’ll be rushed. Result? A flowing and carefree day.