Is it ever right to be a selfish bride? Why would you need
to be a little bossy and maybe even a bit selfish? Haven’t you dreamt about your wedding for
months, years even? Won’t everyone be on
board with your plans?
The great news is YES! Everyone will be behind you. The bad news is you need to be a bit
selfish to get things to run as you imagine them.
We have shot many weddings and every one is
different. Some similar things do seem to happen quite often though:
Things get pretty hectic when the bridesmaids have to get
ready in a room that seemed quite big the night before. Although they all want
to do their best for you, often we see our bride being neglected in the mayhem!
Make sure that
everyone has a job and that they know what time they need to be doing their
job. You may need to be strict with
everyone regarding what time they have to be dressed for: they can’t help you
if they are still putting the finishing touches to their make up.
If you are
having bridal prep, or shots of you and the girls before the ceremony, chat
with us about the timing. We always aim to capture everything you ask for BUT………when you have to leave for the
ceremony you have to leave for the
ceremony! These are the very last
photographs of you as a single girl so let’s take the time to get some great
shots.
Whilst pinning everyone down to their job on the day, don’t
forget the children, if you have them. Many times we see the bride having to
run around trying to find out who is supposed to be looking after who! Try to share the babysitting between a few
people so that they can enjoy the day too. Finally, be a little selfish and give
yourself permission to have a few hours just for you and your new husband. You deserve it.