The wedding photographer you choose will be one of the most lasting decisions you’ll make as you prepare for your wedding. Many couples make their choices based on a recommendation or a relational connection. But the last thing you want to do is choose a photographer without considering some of the less obvious ways they may impact your wedding day.

Weddings are my sport. And just like all top-level athletes have game day rituals, so do I!

There are things I do before every wedding to ensure I bring my A-game. But this list doesn’t just apply to me, these apply to everyone participating in a wedding celebration.

We’ve been photographing weddings for over 15 years and have worked at almost every wedding venue in Sacramento…and we’ve seen our fair share of couples surprised by what is and isn’t included in their venue’s service. This list could be much longer, but we’ve narrowed it down to three things you should ask while searching for the perfect wedding venue. 

A wedding photographer will attend more weddings in a year than a ‘normal human’ might in a lifetime! I know that’s at least true of our team! All of this experience has given us the chance to observe the same handful of wedding mistakes brides and grooms make when planning their day. Thought they may seem small, we’ve seen them add un-needed stress when overlooked.