4 Ways to Get Better Photos of Your Intimate Wedding
George Street Photography
A great guest experience and having more time to spend with everyone are just some of the reasons why more couples are choosing to have smaller weddings. Not to mention the cost savings.
First question is what is an “intimate ceremony”? For some that is under 50 and for others it could be under 150. The key about “intimate weddings” is that you have those that mean the most to you celebrating your special day. If you are planning an intimate wedding at a beautiful outdoor venue near Statesville NC like Green Gables Farm, here is how to get the best photos on the day:
1. Add a Special Touch
Whether it’s a hand-crafted backdrop for your ceremony, a serenading musician, or an ice-cream cart, special touches make your photos more personal and memorable. And having a smaller wedding means there’s a better chance of you having some extra budget to spare for these personalized touches.
2. Be Flexible
You might have a few ideas in mind as you plan your wedding photos, but this doesn’t mean these ideas are all possible. Being more flexible means you could end up with truly special wedding photos. Be open to your photographer’s suggestions. They will always keep your overall vision in mind, but the execution of the photos might be slightly different than what you imagined.
Vesic Photography
3. Change Up the Format
When you have fewer guests, there’s no need to follow the traditional wedding timeline. If need be, arrange for key photos to be taken at the best times of the day. There are no rules that say you can’t take your couple’s portraits in the early morning light instead of after your ceremony. Design your day in a way that gives you the best photo opportunities and more time to spend with your guests.
Leigh Walther Photography
4. Be Adventurous
If you plan to have an intimate wedding, or you have a small enough wedding, incorporate family style games or host a picnic style reception. Being adventurous with your wedding leaves room for fun, candid shots that you will remember forever. Plus, you get to involve more of your guests in your photos, which they will appreciate too.
Once you place your trust in a wedding photographer, have fun and go with the flow, you won’t be disappointed with the results.
Attention to detail is the key to covering an intimate wedding. The love of the bride and groom, the laughter of the guests, and the small, personal details that the couple incorporates into their special day is what makes every wedding unique.
Have you chosen your location yet? If not, then start contacting us! Our beautiful outdoor wedding venue in Statesville NC has so much to offer.
Blessings,
Christi
