Ceremony Planning - Wedding Photographer | Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, Northern Virginia, Lexington, Richmond

We've photographed weddings at churches, synagogues, bed and breakfasts, wineries, private homes, on a mountainside... as long as it's where you want to get married, it's a great choice. No matter what type of location you choose for your wedding, there are some basic questions you should ask.

Wedding Ceremony Seating

It's your wedding, so you can seat guests however you like - one of the most fun weddings we attended had no seating plan whatsoever. There are traditional seating conventions, however, and if you don't have strong feelings about doing things differently, here's the basic plan.

Wedding Ceremony Music

You'll probably spend more time planning the music at your reception than the music for your service. While you may not be in the church to hear the music played before your ceremony, you can have fun choosing the right pieces to set the mood for your service.

Receiving Line? Maybe Not...

In the last few years we've seen receiving lines at less than twenty percent of the weddings we've attended - receiving lines can take a tremendous amount of time and are fairly boring for guests who may wait in line for thirty to forty minutes.

Making Your Ceremony Your Own

More and more couples choose to personalize their service with a unique reading, vow, or symbol of their love. To make your ceremony your own, simply take a step back and think about what's important to the two of you.

Wedding Gowns

Most brides try to choose their gown as far ahead of time as possible; if you're ordering your gown it may take as much as 4-6 months to arrive, and then may need to be altered to fit you perfectly.

Wedding Day Hair Preparation

Thinking of a new hair style for your wedding? Sounds like fun - but plan ahead. Start experimenting four to six months before your wedding in case your experiment doesn't work out the way you hope.

Wedding Day Makeup

A cosmetologist can give you a new look and can make you feel confident you'll look your absolute best. While a department store cosmetologist can certainly help you pick a look you'll like, many brides use a professional cosmetologist for their wedding day makeup.

Wedding Party Clothing

Once you decide on the style of your wedding (casual to formal) it's time to choose the clothing for your wedding party. The key is to choose colors and styles you like - and that all members of your wedding party can look good wearing.

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