Gathering the little things for your Wedding Detail Box
Whether you're keeping your details simple, or you are carrying a collection of heirlooms down the aisle, gathering all the carefully chosen details from your wedding in a portable bag or box saves you and your photographer time and stress on your wedding day.
Not only does this keep everything safely in one place so you do not lose them, but you can rest easy aware that you know where all of the pretty little things are. This also saves your photographer time when designing your detail photos so they can jump in to covering your wedding day experience sooner!
We recommend putting together a box for both parties.
Here are some things you may want to consider keeping in your detail box:
1. YOUR STATIONARY:
Dropping in two copies of your invitations, save the dates, brochures, menus, thank you notes or other stationary accessories provides us with materials to arrange along side your pretty little things.
2. YOUR VOWS:
I can't think of a prettier way to memorialize the promises you'll exchange at the altar than by including them in your wedding photos. These are a great alternative or addition to your stationary. Read more have more to say regarding paper vs. cellphones throughout your wedding day(soon to be published)!
3. YOUR WEDDING RINGS:
That sparkly shiney thing you are sliding onto your new spouse's third finger is the perfect symbol of your love and promises, with no beginning and no end. There is a lot of thought that goes into your choices for your ring that are personal to you and are the cherry on top of your detail photos.
4. HEIRLOOMS, MEMORY PINS, OR TRADITIONAL ITEMS:
It may be your grandmother's bible or scarf, a locket photo of a loved one lost, an heirloom ring, or a penny in your shoe. If there is something special you plan to carry with you in your march down the aisle leave it to us to call attention to it.
5. PERFUME / COLOGNE:
Whether you are known for a specific scent, or wearing something special for the day. Capturing your choice of fragrance can ignite more than one sence in your photos.
6. FLORALS:
Asking your florist to bring your bouquet and boutineers to the suite adds delicate pops of color and freshness to your detail photos.
7. SHOES:
Listen, I am not usually a shoe person but when it comes to weddings I am HERE FOR IT! Whether you're sporting an every-day set, an extra special pair, or walking barefoot, this decision is a necessary accessory for the day.
8. JEWELRY OR HEADPIECE:
Does your wedding style include more than just your rings? Leave them for us in your box to add more sparkle to your details.
9. WATCH, CUFFLINKS OR TIE CLIPS:
We've seen some epic time pieces and beautiful custom accessories that are not.
10. POCKET SQUARE, TIE, OR BOWTIE:
Like the wedding party's dresses this appearal sets you and your crew apart from the crowd and a great way to show off your style in your details.
11. SOCKS & BELT:
Do your socks have a special call to something personal or a unique pattern? Are you sporting an heirloom belt buckle? These are choices that reflect more personal touches into your details.
BONUS ITEMS
Ask your florist for scrap flowers from your bouquets and centerpieces to style with your pieces.
Ring boxes add depth of field and texture to your photos.
Wooden or customized hangers are alot prettier than the plastic one provided by wedding shops.
Photos of yourselves! With eachother, nostalgic family, etc.
