Before You Plan a Single Thing: How to Create a Wedding That Feels Like You
Every year, right after Christmas, my inbox fills with newly engaged couples — glowing, excited, overwhelmed, and unsure where to begin. And every year, I find myself saying the same thing:
Start with the feeling. Not the venue. Not the colors. Not the timeline. The feeling.
Because here’s the truth no one tells you:
The better your day feels, the better your images will be. The better your images feel, the better your memories will be. And the better your memories feel, the more meaningful your storybook album becomes.
Most people plan their weddings backwards. They choose a venue, a date, a color palette, a timeline — and then they try to squeeze their emotions into the structure they built.
But what if you planned your wedding the way you’d plan a story?
What if your album — your future heirloom — was the compass?
What if you asked:
- What do we want to feel when we look back at this day?
- What do we want our guests to experience?
- What moments matter most to us?
- What kind of energy do we want to create?
When you start there, everything else becomes clear.
Why You Should Book Your Visual Artist Early
Your photographer isn’t just someone who shows up with a camera. They’re the keeper of your story. The architect of your memories. The person who helps you shape the emotional arc of your day.
When couples book us early — before the venue, before the timeline, before the noise — we help them design a wedding that feels like a lived experience, not a production.
We help them:
- create space for real moments
- build a timeline that breathes
- choose locations that feel like them
- prioritize connection over performance
- craft a storybook album that reflects their hearts
Because your album isn’t just a collection of images. It’s the emotional blueprint of your marriage.
A Wedding Planned Around Feeling Becomes a Wedding Remembered Forever
The couple we just booked found us because of this very philosophy. They said, “We want a wedding that feels like us.” And that’s when the magic happens.
If you’re newly engaged, here’s my invitation:
Plan your wedding for the experience you want to feel. Let your storybook album be the guide. And choose your visual artist early — someone who sees you, hears you, and helps you shape the day you’ll remember for the rest of your life.
A Tip Sheet for Newly Engaged Couples
Perfect for the end of the blog post or as a downloadable.
5 Things to Do Before You Plan Your Wedding
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Talk about how you want the day to feel
Calm? Joyful? Intimate? Adventurous? Feeling first, logistics second.
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Choose your visual artist early They help shape the emotional flow of the day — not just document it.
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Think about your storybook album
What moments do you want to relive? What chapters matter most?
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Create space in your timeline
Real moments need breathing room.
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Plan for your guests’ experience
What do you want them to feel when they leave your wedding?
Download the Tip Sheet
If you’d like to save these reminders for later, you can download the tip sheet here.
