"MINIMZING MURPHY'S LAW"

I photographed two weddings in the last week or so.  As a result, I have spent some time thinking about hints that will make your wedding images better and help take stress out of your very exciting, sometimes frantic wedding day.  

After a lot of thought, I realized that for all the details and planning a couple does, nothing can remove the "Murphy's Law" equation from your Wedding Day. 

If you are not familiar with "Murphy's Law"  it's ALL too simple...   "Whatever can go wrong, WILL GO WRONG!"

Sounds bad I know!  But it is well within your power to decrease the odds, and beat Murphy's Law on your Wedding Day. 

REMEMBER... 

Good planning will get you good images. 

GREAT planning gets you GREAT images.  

 Here is some valuable advice from the "FRONT LINES",  or what I like to call...

Minimizing Murphy's Law  

• If you are getting married outside under an arch or trellace, think of using fabric on top to create even light and reduce hard shadows.  Nothing is worse than wedding images with splotchy light.
•  Find out in advance how the officiant would like to handle photography during the ceremony.  For example, will flash be allowed in the church, how close will your photographer be allowed to you during the ceremony?  Will your photographer be able to photograph your ceremony from several vantage points?
•  Ask your planner where important items such as your cake, memorial items and displays will be placed.  Be aware of windows and unattractive backgrounds behind such items especially the cake.  Avoid placing your cake directly against a wall so that you can be photographed from the front and both sides.  Leave enough room for the photographer to get in there during your cake cutting. 
• Choose a DJ that is experienced.  They will be able to help keep the flow of reception smooth for you and fun for your guests.  Make sure, like your photographer, his/her style meets your vision for the day.  Work with them to create a time table of how your activities will unfold.  Request that they work with and also coordinate with your reception venue contact and photography staff.
• Make sure to leave enough time for travel if you want to have your formals taken other than where your ceremony and reception is held.  Think about building in a diversion for your guests such as a cocktail hour or  other reception activity.
• Keep in touch with your vendors as you update and change the details of your day.  The better informed everyone is the better prepared they will be.  
• Meet with your photographer one more time the week before the wedding to finalize details.  Think about adding your rehearsal dinner and run though to your wedding photography package if it is not included. 
• Lastly, you have planned everything carefully, hired professionals to assist you. 

So REMEMBER...    Be flexible, relax and have fun! 

 Thinking through some of these items in advance can really relieve stress on your wedding day!