Details, Details (.... and are they important?)
There is no right or wrong answer to this question: Are details important? Should you include Details as part of your wedding day photography?
I’ve shot weddings that were minimally decorated but crafted to bring out natural beauty of the forest. Details such as a drape between two trees, a special bouquet just for the bride and Baby’s Breath for the wedding party, and donuts as an alternative to cake. These weddings are usually less traditional.
The featured wedding here was located at a wedding venue in Summerour Studio; an expansive, refurbished warehouse located in Atlanta’s exciting Westside. The details are fabulous, needless to say. I decided to write up an entire blog post dedicated to them. They are a tease of what is to come. They are a peek into how much care and effort the couple put into their wedding story. The building is from the 1920s and was updated in 2005. It is breathtaking. You will ask yourself if you are in America or Italy when you approach the structure’s courtyard.
My personal opinion is to include Details in your photography. I like having photos that don’t have people but include something from Grandma, a favorite letter, or the dress by itself in all it’s glory.
Emilie’s favorite detail of the entire wedding day; Hands down, the blown-up picture of the groom’s face on a stick. It was amazing.
If you are planning a wedding, there are ways to build your details without going to Hobby Lobby, Amazon or Etsy. Well, I always encourage a little Etsy shopping!!! Who are we kidding?
First thing first, ask your venue if they have a secret supply stash you can grab from. It is common that there is a room tucked away somewhere with vases, candles, even artificial flowers.
Piggyback on another wedding if you are lucky. Hand-me-down flowers are likely the best way to go if you are on a strict budget. This plan has to have the perfect timing and communication with the venue to make sure that the flowers or details don’t get thrown away.
Make your own flowers. There are tutorials that will lead you through the steps. This is also a way to personalize your flowers. We’ve seen flowers made from film, recipes and sheet music. Really amazing stuff.
Hire a wedding planner. (Ask your venue if they provide a wedding planner or hire your favorite, who speaks your language.) Bobby Marks made dreams come true for Sara and Alex. Check out this wedding and look for the details from the circus tent to the flowers.
Use pictures to communicate with your florist, cake baker, and caterer. Annelise and Austin are featured in this post. They did an amazing job making all their details connect, communicate and bring a richness to their wedding. The venue is Summerour Studio and provides a beautiful canvas. Don’t you agree?
Use a checklist, for everything! Start a folder for papers. Start a folder on your computer. It is impossible to remember everything. It is essential to be able to refer to your paper trail. This will help you keep your stress down and be efficient. I recommend writing all your vendors on the cover of your folder and mapping out your payment schedule for quick reference.
Find a list from a professional like this on from Brides. That way you don’t have to recreate the wheel. Remember that you don’t have to do it all. Make your wedding all YOU! Don’t feel the need to follow the trends or have the wedding of someone else’s dreams.
