Wedding Guide


Thank you from the bottom of my heart for wanting me to photograph your wedding day!

I try to put even more info for you here just in case you need :) I pride myself on having wonderful customer service.

I am here for each of my couples so if you need anything please feel free to reach out to me!

A couple shares a romantic moment at an outdoor wedding venue with their small white dog under string lights at sunset.
Gay Couple in formal attire pose under green grapevines, one wearing a blue suit and one in a burnt orange suit.
A tender moment shared between two people in formal attire, one in orange and one in grey, under a garden pergola.
A romantic moment shared under a vineyard pergola covered in lush green vines during golden hour.
LGBTQ+ Couple in formal attire share an intimate moment in a sun-dappled vineyard garden.
Two people in suits sharing a sweet moment under white curtains at an outdoor wedding venue decorated with pampas grass.
A gay couple in formal attire stands together under a wooden pergola in a garden setting during autumn.
Two people in matching gray suits share an emotional moment in front of a wooden pergola in a garden setting.
Two people in vibrant suits walking hand in hand under a wooden pergola in a sunlit garden.
Gay couple share an intimate moment at an outdoor wedding ceremony under string lights and greenery.
A couple in complementary orange and grey suits share an intimate moment under white drapes at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
A couple in contrasting blue and orange suits posing together under a wooden garden pergola.

Plan your Engagement Session! Yay!


Now that your on my books lets plan your engagement session!


We can do your engagement session whenever you'd like! I do suggest sooner rather than later, so you can use the images for your save the dates or your wedding invitations here is a link to my engagement guide that way you get the best possible engagement photos! A


fter your engagement session I will post a small peek on my blog and social media to show off how cute you are and in about 1-2 weeks your private online gallery of all of your beautiful engagement photos will be ready for you to download.

LGBTQ+ couple embrace and laugh together in an outdoor setting with pine trees and golden grass in the background.
Couple share an intimate moment against a backdrop of golden fields and distant mountains at sunset.
A romantic couple sharing a tender kiss on a wooded trail during golden hour sunset with sunlight filtering through trees.

Let's talk wedding day timeline!


The next thing we will do together is to plan out your wedding day timeline. I usually do this with my couples about a month before the big day or after you've made a timeline with your venue.

This is one of the most important things we will go over! I want your day to flow how you want it to, but we still need to be on time with your venue and catering staff as well as get all the things done!


Here I have provided my most commonly used timelines to make things super easy for you.


They have approximate times next to each option so you know how long that part usually takes :) Pick one you like and we can use that and input specific times like exactly when your 4pm ceremony starts, and go from there.


If your venue has prepared a timeline for you please send it over, I would love to see it to make sure it works for photography too. Planning your wedding day can be stressful, let me help you! I've been doing this for 17 years. I got you babe!

Timeline for doing all the photos AFTER the ceremony


-Getting Ready (45mins-1 Hour) 2nd photographer will be with person Ivy is not photographing.

-First Look with Parents and/or Attendants for your side (15mins).

-Ivy will photograph any last minute things like ceremony and reception details while you a chilling with any last minute things you might have to do(15/20minutes).

-Ceremony Time (30+ mins up to 1 hour for non religious ceremonies).

-Sign the Marriage License (10mins).

-Family Photo Time (30-45 Mins) We will use the list you created with my template to get the different combinations you want!

-Bridal Party/ Attendant Photo Time (15-20 mins)

-Couples Romantic Sunset Photo Time (15-20 mins)

-Grand Entrance into the reception!

Any "Events" you have during this time will be photographed until your contracted time is up.

  • First Dance
  • Parents Dances
  • Cake
  • Garter
  • Bouquet toss

I will ask you to send me the timeline your DJ or venue makes for you for the reception. If they do not provide a timeline I will gladly help you create one.


Timeline for doing all the photos BEFORE the ceremony


-Getting Ready (45mins-1 Hour) 2nd photographer will be with person Ivy is not photographing.

-First Look with Parents and/or Attendants for your side (15mins).

-First Look with Partner (30mins) I will take some portraits of just the two during this time.

-Family Photo Time (30-45 Mins) We will use the list you created with my template to get the different combinations you want!

-Bridal Party/ Attendant Photo Time (15-20 mins)

-Couples Portraits ( 15-20 mins)

-Ivy will photograph any last minute things like ceremony and reception details while you a chilling with any last minute things you might have to do(15/20minutes).

-Ceremony Time (30+ mins up to 1 hour for non religious ceremonies).

-Sign the Marriage License (10 mins).

-Couples Sunset Romantic Photo Time (10-15 mins) We have to get you ready for your grand entrance into the reception!

-Join your cocktail hour for snapshots with all your guests and lots of candids!

-Grand Entrance into the reception!

Any "Events" you have during this time will be photographed until your contracted time is up.

  • First Dance
  • Parents Dances
  • Cake
  • Garter
  • Bouquet toss

I will ask you to send me the timeline your DJ or venue makes for you for the reception. If they do not provide a timeline I will gladly help you create one


first look cuteness....

A couple in wedding attire stands atop a rocky overlook with snow-capped mountains and forest in the background.
A couple shares an intimate moment overlooking a scenic mountain vista with cabins nestled in the valley below.
An LGBTQ+ couple share an intimate moment outdoors with mountain scenery and rustic cabins in the background.

Plan out your "Must Have" Photo List!


Each wedding has a different family dynamic and different things included. I provide each of my couples with a Word Doc or Google Doc to edit accordingly to their own "Must Have" Photo List! This list will not only ensure we get all the images you want but it helps me get them done quickly so you can actually go enjoy your wedding. Please include names and pronouns so I know in advance :) Here is my current list:


Getting Ready Photos:

Wedding Apparel

Shoes, jewelry & other details

Invitation/ Program

Bouquet's/ Boutonniere's

Getting dressed with bridal party/ parents



Ceremony:

Outside & Inside of Location of Ceremony

Ceremony Décor

Processional

Vows

Any Special thing i.e. Unity Candle or hand fasting, readers, etc.

Ring Exchange

Kiss

Recessional


Reception:

Outside  & Inside of Location of Reception (if different than Ceremony Venue)

Reception Décor

Grand Entrance

Welcome Blessing or Toast

Toasting/ Speeches

First Dance

Parent Dances

Cake Cutting 

Bouquet / Garter Toss

Candid’s of guest having fun. 

Candid’s of Couple having fun

Ring Photos

Reception Games or Dances like Anniversary Dance

Couples Grand Exit


Portraits: 

Each partner with parents together & individually

Each partner with parents & siblings

Each partner with parents, siblings and siblings’ spouses and children

Each Partner with siblings together & individually

Couple with both sets of parents

Couple with both sets of parents and siblings

Couple with both sets of parents, siblings, spouses and children

Couple with Grandparents from each side

Couple with Bridal Party / Attendants

Each partner with their attendants together and individually

Couple with Flower / Ring attendants

Payment Schedule


As you already know, a retainer of $800 is due upon signing the contract. This payment is applied to your balance and you will receive a statement reflecting the retainer payment as well as any payment you make along the way.


If you add anything to your contract, you will get a new invoice statement reflecting any changes. The full balance is due one week before your wedding date. You will get an invoice reminder one month before your wedding date and the day your payment is due.

The Big Day


Your big day is here!!! Yay!!!


I will arrive at your Getting Ready location or Venue 30 minutes before the timeline begins. During this time, I will set up an off camera lighting that I need for your reception. From there the timeline that we have created together will begin. I will then start photographing all of your details such as your dress hung up a flat lay of all of your beautiful jewelry, shoes, invitation, etc.


My second photographer will be doing the same with your partner.


I pride myself on being on top of things yet having fun while photographing you and your friends & families!


I will check in with you 30 minutes before I am to depart to see if there are any extra things that you want to do before I leave.

After your AMAZING wedding...


After your big day, I will post a very large photo preview on my blog and social media for you to enjoy until all of your photos are ready and uploaded into your private online gallery.


4 to 8 weeks after your wedding date, you will get an email from me with the link to your private online gallery! In the gallery your wedding day will be broken down into different categories for easier viewing, such as getting ready photos, ceremony photos, portraits, and reception fun!


You will also receive a USB with all of the images watermark free mailed to you! If you need any photos delivered before your whole gallery is done for thank you cards just send me an email, I'm more than happy to send you a small selection of images that are perfect for just that, you gotta send me one too, hehe!


I will also send you more information about wedding albums, as well as printing your photos! Nothing is more sad when you have beautiful wedding photos just sitting on a computer or a USB drive and not up in your beautiful home! Wedding album are custom-made and absolutely fantastic!

A wedding couple shares a tender moment on a mountain overlook with snow-capped peaks behind them.
A couple in wedding attire dances joyfully on a mountain cliff with a scenic forest valley below.
A stunning bridal portrait featuring a white lace gown with a dramatic train on a rocky mountain overlook.
A romantic mountain wedding scene with a couple kissing, wearing elegant attire against a cloudy mountain backdrop.
A black and white intimate wedding portrait captures a joyful moment between newlyweds in the mountains.
A couple in wedding attire embrace atop a scenic mountain overlook with dramatic clouds and forest views in the background.
A couple walks together on a rocky mountain overlook in their wedding attire with mountains in the distance.
A wedding couple poses on a rocky mountain ledge with pine trees and snowy peaks in the background.
A couple dances and celebrates on a mountain ledge during their wedding photo session.
A wedding portrait taken on a mountain overlook with snow-capped peaks and forest in the background.
A romantic wedding photo captures a couple embracing against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains in Colorado.
A romantic wedding couple embraces atop a rocky overlook with mountain views and dramatic cloudy skies in the background.
A couple in wedding attire performs a celebratory dance move on a mountain overlook.
A scenic mountain Estes Park wedding photo with the couple silhouetted against dramatic cloudy skies.
A couple shares an intimate moment on their wedding day against a backdrop of mountain peaks and rustic homes.
A formal portrait with a blue patterned suit against a scenic mountain landscape.
A black and white wedding photo shows a couple embracing on a mountain overlook with dramatic scenery.

Looking for like minded vendors???


There are a ton of great wedding vendors out there that are LGBTQ+ friendly! Here is my favorite one, LGBTQ I Do. They are local to Colorado and only have LGBTQ+ friendly vendors! Their wedding vendors are insured, licensed professionals who are happy to make your day smooth, stress-free and just as you imagine it. Some of the best Colorado LGBTQ+ wedding vendors in the market are on this amazing site!

https://lgbtqido.com/best-denver-and-colorado-lgbtq-wedding-vendors/

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