Don’t Make These Mistakes with Your Wedding Photos

Don’t Make These Mistakes With Your Wedding Photos

Your wedding is a special day that only happens once. However, it will live on in photos for years to come. For this reason, you want to do everything you can to ensure your pictures turn out as perfect as possible. So, with that in mind, take care to avoid these all-too-common wedding photography mistakes.

Not Hiring A Professional

These days, lots of people advertise their photography services. Anyone can create an ad, but not everyone is actually skilled at photography. As such, take care to hire a real, seasoned professional with real, professional equipment. Ask to see past work they’ve done, read reviews, and make sure your photographer has experience and skill. Otherwise, you might not be so happy with how your pictures turn out.

Pictures Full Of Phones

People are constantly on their phones. Even worse, when they want to remember something, they’ll whip them out and take pictures or videos. Sadly, this can ruin your wedding photos. The last thing you want is a photo album full of pictures with people waving their phones in the air. Be firm with your guests about not using their phones during the ceremony, and don’t be afraid to speak up if you see anyone breaking the rules.

Not Having A Trial Run

You probably have a vision of how you want to look on your big day. More than likely, you have a plan in mind for your hair, your makeup, and the kinds of pictures you’ll take. But, as the old saying goes, practice makes perfect. Book trial sessions with any hair or makeup artists you intend to hire to ensure they can get your dream look down. If your wedding is outdoors, this will give you a chance to see how your makeup and hair hold up against the windy beaches of Maui, the heat of Jamaica, or other natural elements. Outside of that, be sure and speak with your photographer about the types of photos you want and ask to see similar shots in their portfolio.

While you can’t control everything, you can make an effort to make your wedding pictures the best they can be. By avoiding these pitfalls and planning your photos with care, chances are that you’ll like the images you end up with.

Memorable Maui Wedding Flowers

Memorable Maui Wedding Flowers

Do you have a flower that you’re absolutely wild about? Maybe it’s native to the place where you’re having your wedding. Maui, with its gorgeous, tropical flowers, is a perfect example. Or, perhaps it’s just a flower that you’ve always loved. No matter what the case may be, many people love having a flower be front and center in their wedding design. If that describes or could describe you, consider these fun ideas for incorporating your favorite floral option into your big day.

The Wedding Bouquet

Of course, your favorite flower should go into the bride’s wedding bouquet. That’s just a no-brainer! However, consider fun ways to jazz things up. Perhaps the flower you love comes in different variations or styles or can be dyed different hues. You could do a whole bouquet with different versions of your favorite flower. Or, for an understated but beautiful effect, you could carry a single flower down the aisle. Remember, too, that it's’ not just the bride and bridesmaids’ flowers that matter. The groom and groomsmen can easily pop a favorite flower into their boutonnieres

The Centerpieces

Centerpieces are also a great place to let your preferred flower shine. Decorate each table with a vase full of your favorite flowers, or, similar to the simplistic option above, just place a single flower on each table. You could also create colorful or decorative centerpieces using fresh or dried versions of your favorite flower along with other materials.

Your Wedding Colors

If you really love a particular flower, make its colors the colors of your wedding. That way, you can easily use the flower anywhere and everywhere while knowing for certain it will match your decor and color scheme.

The Cake

Finally, remember that your wedding cake can also show off your favorite flowers. Whether you go for real flowers or have the baker create faux versions, your cake can easily showcase the bloom that makes your heart blossom!

For many people, wedding flowers can be a lovely and meaningful accent. If you feel strongly about a specific flower, don’t be afraid to go all out. Try these and other ways to incorporate it into every aspect of your wedding.