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Learn how I work with you to plan a stress-free fun day!
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hey, welcome, I'm tashina
engagement shoots
wedding day timeline
getting ready & first looks
family & Group photos
vendor recommendations
tips & tricks
I'm so Excited you're here!!!
Welcome
I just wanted to say a massive thank you for even considering me as your photographer for your big day. I know what a massive investment it is and I'm so thankful for all the trust that my wonderful couples put in me, to document their big day. I want you to know this isn't just a job to me, I'm invested in your day being amazing and here to help you navigate through planning it!
I'm your hype girl photo lady!
Got questions? You've come to the right place!
I am such a hype girl when it comes to getting married. You're excited, I'm excited!! I'm here with you for the whole journey!
For most, wedding planning isn't something you do all the time. Without previous experience everything can feel a little overwhelming. However you now have a wedding planning resource at your fingertips - ME!!
let's jump in!
This is a chance for us to really get to know each other!
engagment
Photoshoot
let's
get to know
one another a little bit better
Well, not even just that. Engagement shoots are an awesome chance for the two of you to get the hang of being in front of the camera, before your wedding day! This means all the weird shyness about being photographed is gone, done and dusted. You know, before argubly one of the best days of your life. Andddd you even get adorable and epic photographs of the two of you having the best time too!
What
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Don't stress, I've got you covered. These are my top tips but don't forget you can find out even more about what to wear and even check out colour combos and location options over on the guide!
Wear this
Not that
Bring two outfits, one dressed up and one casual look
Colours that compliment one another but don't necessarily match
Something you feel good in, that you love wearing out
Avoid wearing logo's or clothing with slogons or large images on them
Try not to go for overly bright colours like highlighter pink or green
Clothes you constantly need to re-adjust or that don't fit well
Clothes you constantly need to re-adjust or that don't fit well
Patterns or textures or layers are a great way to break up outfits and create interest
FAQ
Weather & Rain
Locations
When To Book
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What happens if it's forecasted for rain? Well we will touch base the week of your shoot to make a game plan. This might mean moving the time of day or even postponing to another date to ensure you get the most amazing photos!
Not sure where to have your engagement shoot? That's ok, let's chat about what kind of environments you like the look of and plan a spot that's perfect for the two of you! You can even check out the What To Wear & Location Guide to get inspired.
It's best not to wait until too close to the wedding day to have your engagement shoot as you'll start getting very busy with planning as you get close to the date. Weekends also book out 2-3 months in advance so get in touch asap to lock it in.
what to wear guide
WEDDING DAY
timeline
no matter what, your day should reflect the two of you. This is just a sample timeline of what you might want to do and how long you might need for parts of the day. Always remember to work backwards from the sunset time on your wedding day and that I'm super happy to help you craft your own timeline!
With a
First look
no first look
traditional
12:00pm
Groom Getting Ready
01:00pm
Bride Getting Ready
02:30pm
Leave for Ceremony
03:00pm
Ceremony
03:45pm
Congratulations
04:00pm
Family Photos
05:00pm
Photoshoot
06:30pm
Enter Reception & Speeches
07:00pm
Dinner Service
07:45pm
Sunset Photos
08:30pm
Final Events & Speeches
09:00pm
First Dance
10:00pm
Photography Over
12:00pm
Groom Getting Ready
01:00pm
Bride Getting Ready
02:30pm
First Look
03:00pm
Photoshoot
04:30pm
Ceremony
05:00pm
Congratulations
05:15pm
Group Photos
06:30pm
Enter Reception & Speeches
07:00pm
Dinner Service
07:45pm
Sunset Photos
08:30pm
Final Events & Speeches
09:00pm
First Dance
10:00pm
Photography Over
Getting ready
The morning of your wedding day should be relaxing, a chance for you to get pampered and hang out with your favourite people. To make this as stress free as possible the biggest piece of advice I can give is to be prepared and to allow way more time than you think you need. I promise - you will need it!
Being prepared could mean making sure you have all your bits and pieces ready before the day, packed and organised. It could also mean appointing a helper or a planner so that you don't have anyone constantly asking you questions about where to put something at the reception venue or who has got the cake.
His Checklist
Shoes
socks
cuff links
tie / bow tie
pocket squares
boutonniere
vows book
Rings & Ring box
cologne
cigars, flask or special or sentimental items
Her Checklist
Shoes
dress & Hanger
bouquet
jewelry & hair accessories
veil
vows book
invitation & stationary set
RINGS & RING BOX
perfume
sentimental keepsakes, letters or gifts
First Look
wondering whether to have a first look or not?
Well, it's entirely up to you! There are plenty of reasons to do one or not to do one. If you decide it is for you, these are some of the considerations you might need to think about!
Location is key
If you've decided that a first look is for you, then the first thing we need to do is consider location. In the middle of Summer it's hot, and it's sunny and that doesn't always make for the best photos. First looks ideally should take place in a location that has shade so that you aren't squinty and you don't have lots of dark shadows in your eyes from the sun being high above.
You might need more time
If your first look is onsite where your ceremony is going to take place, you might actually need to ensure your first look and your wedding party and couple photos are done and dusted before the guests start arriving. Otherwise they tend to slide on up to chat to you guys as they're so excited for you. Which unfortunately cuts into your photo and video time. Sometimes you also want to be hidden away before they arrive so that they see the dress at the ceremony first too!
The ceremony time
You might need to make an adjustment to your ceremony time so that the bride and bridesmaids don't need to be awake at like 5am for hair and makeup. You'll also want to ensure the hair and makeup artist know you need to be ready for the first look, not ready for your ceremony time to avoid being late and missing out on your first look altogether. A great guideline for this is that your hair and makeup should be finished two hours before you need to leave for a first look or ceremony to allow for you to have gorgeous bridal portraits, cute robe shots and pretty photos of you putting on your dress and jewelry.
No matter whether you have a first look or not, this moment will be magical.
FAMILY PHOTOS
have a list
appoint a helper
keep it short
Always write a list and pass it onto your photographer. A great idea is to start with your most important must have shots and work down to the ones you're ok if you miss out on because there just isn't time.
Keep it short guys, you don't want to be standing there with your face hurting from smiling for too long. Each grouping takes around 2-5 minutes, so 15 groups is going to take a minimum 30 minutes.
Appoint a helper(s) who knows the people on the list and can fetch people when required. You don't want to be yelling for Uncle John because he's gone down the road for ice right when it's group photo time.
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The Sample List
The bride and groom with...
- All Guests
- Bride's Extended Family
- Bride's Immediate Family + Grandparents
- Bride's Grandparents
- Bride's Immediate Family
- Bride's Siblings
- Bride's Parents
- Groom's Extended Family
- Groom's Immediate Family + Grandparents
- Groom's Grandparents
- Groom's Immediate Family
- Groom's Siblings
- Groom's Parents
- Bride's Friends
- Groom's Friends
vendorS I love
Makeup artists
florists
Celebrants
wedding dress
cakes
planners
bands & dj's
hair stylists
Wild Blooms
Diana Marie
Frankie & Flora
Le Fleur Florist
and that will make your day epic
extra tips &
Tricks
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hire professionals
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take breaks
Consider hiring professionals such as a planner to help ensure that everything goes smoothly on your day and you don't have to worry about anything.
Delegate everything, better yet, hire a coordinator so that you can just be in the moment and not be being asked 3000 questions all day.
Take breaks, allow buffer time, allow toilet time! Nearly every ceremony starts late due to an impromptu water or toilet break - just factor it in.
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let it get dirty
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eat breakfast
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enjoy the moment
As much as you want a perfect dress, it's ok if they underside get's a little messy. Don't stress it, otherwise all you'll be doing all day is stressing it.
You're going to get thirsty and hungry before the ceremony, have breakfast. You don't want to be distracted during the day by feeling hangry.
As hard as it can be to do so, just be in the moment. It's totally ok if things don't go to plan, be in the moment and enjoy it. Someone else can fix it today.
