Stahre Wedding Location : Saint Noels Church- Mentor Date : September 30, 2016
NATURAL LAUGHS AND EMOTIONS CREATE THE BEST IMAGES. I love to get you both laughing and just relaxed, maybe have your fiancée whisper a joke in your ear, while you are looking at me, or have you try to tickle your fiancé. There are so many things to do but the images will be you. Your engagement session is a way for us to work together and work out the awkwardness before your big day. I will learn what you are comfortable with and what triggers your emotions. In a couple of short weeks you will receive your engagement gallery to share with your friends and family. This is usually where the excitement kicks in for my couples. Time to pick your save the date image, and begin narrowing down guest lists. It can really get real at this point. TIMELINE & PHOTO LIST Wow time is flying by! At about 3 months out I will send you information about creating a timeline of your day. This is usually coordinated with your planner ( if you have one ), your DJ, Venue(s) & photographer. We all work together to ensure your day is followed to every detail and nothing is skipped or missed. Example - 9am Bride & bridal party arrive at salon 11am Bridal party returns to hotel to dress 12pm Groom Prepares for first look in courtyard 1pm Ceremony begins 2pm Family photos in church 3pm Off site photos with entire bridal party 4pm Cocktail hour begins 5pm Grand entrance 515pm Cake cutting This is something that will be more detailed as you finalize your day and the events, but this gives you an idea. “I am not a very confident person and <strong>Samantha</strong> made sure to take every step in making me feel like I was the most beautiful bride that she had" - Michelle Carson us will step away to go meet up with your fiancée to grab similar details of them. From getting dressed, to the details of your flowers & jewelry, I will ensure that you will be able to look back and remember it all while also seeing things you didn't know happened. While your ceremony happens, we will not only be detailing you and your fiancée saying your vows, but will also capture the reactions and emotions of your guests and witnesses. After your ceremony, we will begin to photograph your family formals as your list showed. Load the bus (if you have one) it is time for offsite photos! This is where you get time to celebrate with just your bridal party as we have some fun with photos. From traditional photos to silly, we have you covered. However, at one point I will ask your party to go back to the bus or inside while I keep you and your new Husband / Wife for some special photos. These will be just your beautiful portraits to look back on your day. IT IS ALMOST TIME TO PARTY Back to the reception, the DJ is rocking your friends and family while cocktail hour is winding down, your bridal party is getting ready for the grand entrance.... AND HERE WE GO. Cake cutting, first dance, father-daughter dance, mother-son dance, bouquet toss, garter toss (or any special traditions you wish to include) & just your guest having fun celebrating your new chapter. All will be part of your gallery that you will receive is 6-12 weeks (varies depending on peak season). But you won't be with out photos the whole time. I love sticking up teasers on my social media for you to share. Let's not forget your Family photos... I will ask you for a list of must have images with family members for immediately after the ceremony. This usually includes, Moms, Dads, any Step-Parents, siblings, grandparents, cousins, etc. It is your family and your day, this list is solely up to you two. We will go over these lists a couple of times before your wedding to ensure all parties are up to date! THE DAY OF YOUR WEDDING We will arrive onsite at the designated time, working to capture details of you and your party getting ready. At one point one of ONE YEAR It is your anniversary and wow a year has gone by. You mail comes and it is a card from me. Just wanting to wish you HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! I love to follow up with my couples to see how they are and what is next. My couples become friends to me, and I love to keep up with you and see how your marriage is growing. I do my best to build personal connections & lasting friendships. My couples, like you, are not just clients but life long friends. So let's Start telling your love story with my lens.
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