Communicate your vision. Tell us what you want! We meet many wonderful couples, and no two love stories are the same. It’s a pleasure when a couple chooses us based on a style and personality fit. If you’re looking for vibrant photos with a romantic vibe we’d love to meet you at Memorable and Vibrant Okanagan Photography. We love getting to know you, and learning all about your wedding vision. It’s our joy to help you make your wedding photography dreams come true.
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Get mentally prepared. If you have some anxiety about your wedding day (and the vast majority of people do), please know we’re here to make it fun and easy for you. We want you to feel supported, so please let us know if there’s anything we can do to help you out. Your best preparation for wedding photos is getting in tune with each other, and staying in tune even with the stress hits. Remember why you wanted to get married in the first place, and plan to cancel out the noise of anything that doesn’t work out exactly how you planned it. We love planning with you, and understand that sometimes you need to pivot with the flow of your wedding day. We love being flexible with you, and supporting you on one of the most important days of your relationship.
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Hire vendors you trust. We know there are some amazing wedding photographers in the Okanagan, some of them are even our friends! When it comes to choosing your wedding photographer, we suggest that you make your choice based on style, budget, and personality fit. You should feel like you get along with your wedding photographer, that you can communicate with them easily, and that they understand your vision for your wedding day. Our style is colourful and romantic, and we enjoy being there for you as emotional support as well on your wedding day. When you find a wedding vendor you love, it’s always a good idea to ask them to recommend their favourite Okanagan wedding vendors. You can check out some of our favourite wedding vendor friends on the Friendors page of our website!
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Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! The secret to that wedding day glow? Some joy, maybe a touch of heat, and a whole lot of water. Summer in the Okanagan can get very hot, and nothing makes your skin glow like excellent hydration. So ask your bridal party or wedding planner, a trusted friend or family member to check in with you about drinking enough water before and on your wedding day. We want you to feel energized for this special occasion, and staying hydrated goes a long way. Eating well, sleeping well, and drinking lots of water are all helpful prep tips for any type of photo session when you want to look and feel great. We care about you, so we’re likely to remind you to drink water as well.
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Sober(ish) bridal party photos. We’re all in for a good time and don’t want to tell you how to enjoy your day. But, hear us out, considering sober-ish couples and bridal photos might be for you. There’s a lot going on at your wedding, and you may want your bridal party to be in a place to take posing suggestions. We have nothing against a drink or two, but you might want to think about asking your bridal party to save the party vibe for after your formal photos are finished. Again, we aren’t here to Mom you, or tell you how to celebrate your day, but in our experience some bridal party photos are better when everyone can stick to a timeline well and follow instructions.
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Don’t forget to eat! This sounds obvious, but it’s easy to get carried away in the excitement of your wedding day and forget to eat regularly. Wedding days are long and full of excitement, and we want you to feel nourished enough to enjoy every moment. Your wedding is a great time to choose all your favourite foods to enjoy with your family and friends – but make sure you take time to enjoy them yourselves as well. It’s easy to want to please everyone at your wedding celebration, and we’re here to remind you to take good care of yourself too. We hope you remember to nourish yourself and reflect on all the love and connection that brought you together to this special day.
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Have fun and stay safe. At risk of sounding too much like your Mom, we want you to have so much fun – safely.
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Lean on us. As wedding photographers in the Okanagan Valley since 2010, we have a wealth of experience to draw on when helping you plan your wedding photos. We recommend checking out the rest of our Blog with topics including “The Best Season for an Okanagan Wedding” and “Posing Tips for Your Wedding Day”. We are a very supportive team of Kelowna based wedding photographers, and we love supporting you in any way that you need.
