Recommended Time: 30 minutes

Details are the first thing I photograph. Instead of having me interrupt last-minute preparations for help gathering your details, try to have them all prepared & in one place beforehand.

Here are some potential items to gather. The more you bring, the better!!!

• The dress
• A wooden hanger for the dress (photographs so much better than a plastic hanger!)
• The 3 rings
• Bride’s shoes
• Jewelry
• Bridal Bouquet
• Spare flowers
• The vows
• 2 copies of a wedding invitation + envelopes
• Any other pretty paper
• Bridesmaid dresses
• Any family heirlooms you’re incorporating
• Watches
• Bibles
• Perfume bottles
• Wedding day alcohol
• Any gifts to/from family and friends wedding planning!

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This is Part 1 of my series “What Brides Should Know About…” To read more, click the below:

1. Details
2. Getting Ready
3. First Looks
4. Couple Portraits
5. Venue Photos
6. The Ceremony
7. Family Photos
8. Wedding Party Photos
9. The Reception
10. Exits

–> Planning a wedding can be overwhelming! But I gotchu 😉 After going to so many events as a photographer, I’ve got plenty of recommendations and experience with everything wedding-related. Click here to learn more about the Caili Chung Photography Wedding Experience <3