Hair

Dirty or gelled hair is easier to style and will hold an updo or curl longer. Either don’t wash your hair 24 hours before it will be styled, or wet your hair, run gel through all your layers, and let it dry. Also, check with your stylist who may have a preference for one or another. Don’t forget to wear a button-down shirt so that you don’t have to remove a pull-over with your fancy new do!

Veil

Consider using a ribbon to gather the veil (instead of a comb) and then use a bobby pin to pin the veil into your hair.

Flowers

Whether you plan to use fresh or silk flowers, have a bouquet made for the portrait session. Even if it’s a silk replica of your planned fresh bouquet, you’ll have a prop for the photos that will give you an entire other set of images to choose from. The silk can either become your toss bouquet or can be displayed in your home with other wedding photos and memories.

Shoes

Wear comfortable shoes that are taller than your wedding shoes, so you can keep the dress from touching the ground as much as possible. If the shoes are an important element to your attire, bring them along and we’ll do some shots with them, too.

“Assistants”

1-2 assistants can be a good thing. 3 or more can be chaos for both you and your photographer. Of course, if you happen to have quiet friends who will be helpful “behind the scenes”, you may be able to bring a small group.

Eat

posing can be tiring. Be sure you eat something substantial ~2 hours before the shoot.

Drink

Drink a moderate amount of water so you won’t get dehydrated. Just be careful not to drink too much.

Be Merry

If you are relaxed and laughing, you’ll have better images than if you are stoic and too “posed”. Plan to have fun with your shoot.