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If there’s a chance it could rain on your wedding day, have a backup plan in place (have the site tented or consider an indoor backup option) and consider having a tea/coffee station available. Not giving them any facetime on the day of Your wedding guests are exactly that, GUESTS; they took time out of their schedule to come and celebrate this special day with you I’ll admit, I didn’t really understand the value of a good DJ until I encountered a few bad ones. They’ll save the best dancing music for times when the dance floor is open, and the music during meal times will be subtle, there for ambiance but not so loud that your guests need to shout across the table to talk.

When clients tell me about how many hours they feel they need, one of the first things I ask them is “Which parts of the day are you hoping to have covered? This is a typical breakdown of what I’m doing during the getting ready portion: check-in and say “hello & congrats to the bride,” photographing detail shots (dress, shoes, etc.), candids of the bridesmaids, hair & makeup shots, the bride getting into her dress and putting on accessories, and of course, some individual portraits of the bride once she’s officially all dolled up. As I mentioned previously, you’ll want to really think through the amount of time each timeline item takes, and give yourself some breathing room in case your best man’s speech runs a little over his allotted time. On average, I see most of my clients book around 8-10 hours of coverage and occasionally some with larger weddings will book us for 12+. If you’re still looking for a wedding photographer in Southern California and you’d like help figuring out your timeline I’d be happy to help!

David and Naomi’s Hacienda wedding in Santa Ana was a day everyone present will surely remember for years to come. Naomi chose a gown that was both stunning and modest from a local boutique (The Hitching post) that specializes in modest bridal gowns and formal wear. Additionally, Millie of Dare 2 Look did an amazing job with Naomi’s elegantly understated bridal hair and makeup. David set apart his look by wearing a deep purple shirt; a unique but very stylish look for a groom!

I recently worked with the fabulous Wendy Alexis of Lavishly Chic to create a styled wedding inspiration shoot for all of you brides out there who appreciate glamour and elegance as much as we do! We chose a color palette of bold jewel tones, blush, merlot, navy blue and a pop of champagne gold as the foundation for our shoot. As a finishing touch, we included laser cut acrylic table numbers and name cards from Happily Ever Etched’s impressive set of products. Lavishly Chic Photography: Belinda Philleo Venue: The Hills Hotel Hair & Makeup: Veronica Fensel Dress Boutique: