As wedding photographers, we often find ourselves guilty of asking brides the catchy phrase “what is the vision for your wedding”? Some brides are like the kid that knew at age 10 she was going to be a doctor or astronaut. She knows who’s in the wedding party, what they will wear, when and where the ceremony will be, and how she will decorate everything from the ceremony to reception. This bride has a well thought out plan and a checklist for each step of the way. Bless you! This bride has a vision.
For the rest of the brides, planning one of the most important days of your life can feel like, well, like planning a wedding! There’s a lot of stress that this day be “magical” and “perfect”, Take heart, you too can have that if you borrow some ideas from your visionary sisters.
Start by identifying what makes you happy!
What are your favorites: color, music, hobby, flower, time of year, thing to wear, place to visit, weekend activity, food, celebrity, style of decorating, type of book, hairstyle, time of day, store to shop in, Facebook page, Pinterest pins, etc.?
Are you outgoing and want to share this day with as many people as possible or are you wanting a more intimate event surrounded by close friends and family?
Remember that inspiration can come from all around you so take inventory of what makes you happy. Chances are you will begin to identify some commonality in your likes and dislikes. Finding vision is a bit like defining your personality. Your special day will be that much more magical if you fill it with details that tell a story of who you are!
Next week: I know what makes me happy… now what?!
Happy planning!
Elegante Light Photography
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