Choosing a getting ready location for your wedding day is honestly the next most important decision you make after your venue! Where you get ready is where all your detail photos are going to take place, where you will be putting on your dress or suit, and where you might get your first portraits done. If your venue has a space you love, we will use that! But if you want or need to get ready elsewhere, it is really important to do your homework and select the location with care because it sets the tone for the rest of the day!
Hotel vs. Airbnb?
Hotels can be a great option but it's possible your photos will still look a bit odd or cramped (you know... with that weird hotel carpet, wall ACs, tiny rooms and the crazy colors and patterns). Our advice would be to book an Airbnb! That way, you can have a whole house, loft or apartment to yourself! Additionally, if style and consistency are important to you it also means you can pick a location that matches the vibe of your day. For example, if you are getting married on the beach, consider renting a beach house with decor to tie in with your theme. If you are getting married at an old estate, consider booking a cottage with character in the architecture. |
Natural Light
This is probably the most important thing you should be looking for in any getting ready location- lots and lots of windows or skylights! Natural light gives a beautiful and flawless glow to anyone in the room so make sure to pick a location with light! It is also important that the space is free of clutter, trash, luggage, crazy patterned furniture, or unmovable lamps/phones/cables. If for some reason your room is just too cramped or dark, we will have you jump into your attire and take you to a secluded spot outside and capture your finishing touches with the assistance of your family/wedding party. Don't worry, we will make sure you are mostly dressed before taking you outside! ;) |
Want to know if a potential location works well for getting ready photos?
Email us the links or details and we are happy to advise!
More Tips!
We do your detail photos while you are in hair and makeup, but if you want any beautifying shots we can always stage a few of those as well!
Make sure your wedding party gets dressed before you do so they are not in their sweats when they help you get ready! Because we are a two shooter photo team, Tim will join me at the first location to capture the trickiest detail photo (the rings!), then once he is finished he can travel to a secondary location (at the same venue or another!) to capture photos of the other group getting ready.
Email us the links or details and we are happy to advise!
More Tips!
We do your detail photos while you are in hair and makeup, but if you want any beautifying shots we can always stage a few of those as well!
Make sure your wedding party gets dressed before you do so they are not in their sweats when they help you get ready! Because we are a two shooter photo team, Tim will join me at the first location to capture the trickiest detail photo (the rings!), then once he is finished he can travel to a secondary location (at the same venue or another!) to capture photos of the other group getting ready.
