How To Create Sweet Unscripted Moments On Your Wedding Day
The good news is that creating the time & space to feel present & savor authentic moments on your wedding day for a beautifully candid gallery is easier than you think.
It’s truly just a matter of allowing time for all the unexpected magic of your wedding day to unfold.
Like your dad pinning his boutonniere on the wrong sing or deciding to dip your feet in the lake on an unexpectedly warm April day.
The unexpected moments are what make your wedding day yours. It’s the humanness of the day that makes it a story worth retelling.
Consider this…
Traditional photo moments can take longer than you think. I wish it wasn’t true, but if you want full wedding party photos and family portraits in addition to getting ready moments and wedding day details, it’s going to take at least 3-4 hours (with two photographers).
Now, not everyone cares for these traditional photo moments. Maybe you don’t have a wedding party, or you’re having a more intimate wedding, or you don’t care to spend time on day-of detail photos, etc. Truthfully - no two wedding days are the same, because no two couples are the same. You get to decide what’s important to you.
Probably the best thing you can do when planning your wedding day is to write down your priorities. If you’re not a list person, just start writing, stream-of-consciousness style, and see where it goes.
When you imagine your perfect day - what does it include? How does it feel?
Asking yourself these questions, will help you decide not only what kind of photos you want included in your gallery, but also what you want your wedding day experience to be.
Once you have a feel for what’s most important to you, talk to your planner or photographer about how you can bring your vision to life.
2. Expect the unexpected - that’s where the magic happens.
Create time & space on your wedding day for things to flow naturally so you have time to feel present and create new memories with your people. This is when the unscripted magic of the day happens. Of course - authentic moments still happen during planned events, but knowing that you don’t have to rush to the next thing, makes that moment feel even richer.
Adding buffer time to the schedule on your wedding day is one of the best things you can do. Not only does it allow for unexpected magic, but it can quit literally save the day when something unexpected happens - like makeup running late, or family members misreading the timeline, etc. It’s more likely that something unexpected will happen than not.
Do yourself a favor & add buffer time
I know it’s a long day, and that adding time can sometimes feel counter-intuitive, but if everything goes according to plan, then having the time to create new memories & authentic connection with the people you love will energize you like nothing else!
3. If everything does go according to plan…
Then you just won the wedding day lottery
because you get more unscripted time with the people you love most
after all, the best luxury in life is time
& your wedding day is no different
