1. Order Your Bouquet - Most florists in the south are very familiar with this. Think of it as a trial run for your wedding bouquet so you can tweak things if they're aren't exactly what you had envisioned.

2. Schedule Hair/Makeup - Again, this is a great excuse for a trial run for the wedding day! OR, you could do something a little more fun, like wear your hair down or in braids to mix it up! I'd suggest keeping the makeup similar so you can see it in pictures before your wedding day.

3. Book Your Venue - Most bridal locations require notice and a deposit. If you need recommendations, the next section will be of some help!

what to do before your shoot

prep

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If you are worried about your wedding dress hitting the ground during your session, you're welcome to purchase a sheet that is the same color as the dress. We'll lay it down on the ground for you, especially if you sit down somewhere. Your dress is made to be worn, though, and sometimes that sheet can stifle creativity and movement, so go into your shoot knowing that the underside of your dress will get slightly dusty. We'll take great care to make sure nothing on the outside gets dirty, but it's also a great idea to have a dry cleaning service available just in case. Just one more reason we book the session 2 months before the wedding day.

An even better option for dress care is to bring one person you love to carry your train around for you!

because you just spent $$$$ on your gown

Dress care

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