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Now that you've set your budget, found and evaluated your prospects, conducted both phone and in-person interviews, had your mini shoot or engagement photo shoot, evaluated the contract, and chosen a photographer that not only reflects your style and meshes with your personality, it is now time to get ready for the big day.
After all the nervousness, stress and anxiety of picking your perfect photographer, your wedding day is finally here. Take some time to relax and enjoy the day. Here are some insider tips from leading photographers on how to make sure you look your absolute best on your wedding day.
Planning is Everything - The two or three days leading up to your wedding day are hectic. These are not good days to be planning dinners, outings, and other events. Aside from the rehearsal and perhaps rehearsal party, nothing formal or structured should be planned. Use these days to relax, regroup, and prepare for your wedding day. No matter how well you plan, there will be last minute changes and screw-ups. If you have kept your schedule wide open, these little annoyances will not seem like such a big deal.
Lean on your Wedding Party - In the traditional sense of a wedding, your wedding party (bridesmaids, groomsmen, best man, and maid of honor) are there are a reason. There function is to reduce your stress and make your wedding day as wonderful as possible. If there is running around to do, let them do it. If flowers need to be picked up, the reception hall needs to be decorated, or relatives need to be collected at the airport, ask for help. Trying to manage it all yourself will lead to complete frustration and fatigue. You will be less receptive to having a good time when the wedding day arrives.
Spa Common Sense - Most brides visit a spa before their wedding day to have all those wonderful treatments that will leave them looking radiant and fresh. Be cautious as this can also backfire! For example, never have a facial within 2 days of your wedding day. On some people, facials cause extreme redness, blotchiness, and minor bruising (from extractions) that can last for several days. Do not have any body treatments that you have not had before. Mud treatments, aromatherapy, and exotic oils can cause minor skin irritation or allergic reaction. If you are having spa treatments, make sure you do it three to four days before the wedding. If your spa day is schedule for the day before or day of your wedding, then be sure to stick to the basics: manicure, pedicure, hair styling and maybe a quick massage.
Drink, Drink, And Drink - Okay, don't be too overjoyed. I am not talking about alcohol. Drinking plenty of water in the two weeks leading up to your wedding will make sure your skin is as clear as possible and blemish free on your wedding day. Make sure you drink at least 36 ounces of water each and every day EXCEPT the day of your wedding. On your wedding day, you want to make sure you don't have to run to the bathroom all the time, especially once you don your gown.
Rest and Relax - On the two nights leading up to your wedding day, make sure you get to bed at a decent hour and get a restful night's sleep. On your wedding day, you want to look rested, fresh, and vibrant. Dark circles, puffy eyes, and fatigue lines on your face are not the desired look.
Be Natural - In terms of hairdo and makeup, most professionals will tell you to be natural. If you are not a person who normally wears five pounds of makeup, then don't do it for your wedding day. Same goes with your hairstyle - if you like the simple and natural look, then go with that. You want to look back on your wedding photographs and be happy with what you see. Your look should represent who you are and exude your true sense of style.
In conclusion, wedding photography is certainly one of those services that you get what you pay for.
Reputable wedding photographers charge more for a reason, they are experienced and have a glowing track record of previous accomplishments. Wedding photographs are NOT like a family photo. You cannot go back for a retake if you are not happy with the final product.
It is a one-time deal and you only get one chance to get the best wedding photographs possible.
Therefore, it is in your best interest to take the steps necessary to ensure your select the best photographer for YOUR SPECIAL DAY.