A key decision in any wedding plan is capturing those special moments on the big day. After all, these memories last a lifetime.
In an interview with Mackenzie Neely of Neely Creative and Lara Wilkerson of Laura Wilkerson Art, here’s some advice from those who know – the photographers who make it happen.
Would you guys mind telling me one piece of advice you would have for a couple in preparing for their wedding day?
Makenzie:
“Don’t put too much pressure on yourself or your family. Try to let your vendors take on the things that need to be done day of so you all can be in the moment. Everything falls into place when you just enjoy the day!”
Lara:
“One piece of advice I would tell a bride and groom is to make their wedding day genuinely, and wholly about each other. You and your future spouse are unique. Make your wedding reflect yourselves. I feel we often get consumed with friends’ and family’s opinions and compromising what we want to make others happy. Your wedding day is YOUR day to celebrate each other as a couple. Celebrate it however you want.”
What is something you wish more couples would do or incorporate into their big day?
Makenzie:
“I wish couples would do things that are more their personality than a trend. Trends fade. You will never regret making your wedding unique and you at the end of the day. “
What are your favorite photos to take at weddings?
Laura:
“Some of my favorite photos I have ever taken during a wedding is when the couple can just be themselves. This often happens when they get a moment alone together to take the day in. Wedding days can often be a blur. If you’re planning your wedding day, plan at least 30 minutes of alone time with your spouse (and photog *wink*). This “alone” time can be during a first look or after the ceremony during bride and groom portraits. Slow down and breathe for a moment. During this time is usually when I capture the most candid, raw and genuine emotions of the bride and groom.”
Is there anything you’d like to see more of at weddings?
Makenzie:
“Couples making the day for more their personality than trends.”
This could be in a separate info box:
Makenzie Neely
Neely Creatvie Photo Co.
www.neelycreativephoto.com
Real Wedding for Saint Clair County couple Zach + Gracie Walker
