Flat Lays & Bridal Detail Photographs
Flat lay photographs are styled shots of your bridal details that your photographer often takes during the 'getting ready' portion of your big day. Flat lays bring a level of elegance to your wedding gallery and are a great way to memorialize all of the important details you put into your wedding. Staying organized and providing your photographer with all of these important items in one place is a great way to ensure that you get the bridal detail shots you are hoping for. Below is a list of some suggested items to have on hand for your photographer on the day of your wedding. It's helpful to gather up these items and put them in a box or bag that is easily accessible for your photographer while you're getting ready.
Items to consider for your bridal detail photographs:
For the bride:
- Wedding band
- Wedding dress
- Veil
- Engagement ring
- Ring box
- Perfume
- Necklace, earrings, and other important jewelry you plan to wear
- Wedding shoes
- Headpiece
- Gift to groom
- Fancy hanger
- Bouquet
- Day of clutch
- Lipstick
- Something old, new, borrowed and blue
- Sentimental items (ie. handkerchief, family heirlooms, etc)
For the groom:
- Bow tie or tie
- Suit/Tux
- Watch
- Cuff links
- Pocket square
- Wedding band
- Ring box
- Belt/Suspenders
- Socks
- Boutonniere
- Cologne
- Wedding Shoes
- Gift to bride
Mutual items:
- Copies of invitations and paper goods (two copies if each if you're able)
- Save the dates
- Invitation suite
- Ceremony programs
- Thank you cards
- Extra florals (ask your florist ahead of time)
- Vow books
- Miscellaneous details that match your invitation suite - ribbon, trays, dishes, flower pedals, stamps
- Guest welcome bags or wedding favors
- Be sure to have all three rings cleaned before the big day!
