Why Do a Bridal Session Separate From Your Wedding Day

A bridal portrait session is typically held before the wedding day. It’s referred to as a portrait session because it’s solely focused on taking pictures of the bride. Moments captured during a bridal session are part of the full wedding gallery as well as special addition to the wedding album!

Why do a bridal session separate from your wedding day?

Having a separate session allows you to get a chance to seal all of the bridal poses you want without feeling rushed on your wedding day due to all of the timelines you must meet to stay on track. While planning a wedding can be difficult, becoming a bride is one of the most exciting times in your life. Your bridal session is the ideal time to take a break from wedding planning, relax, and enjoy some YOU TIME!

Booking a bridal photo session may appear to be an unnecessary addition to your wedding schedule and budget, but as your trusted wedding photographer who has seen it all, I assure you that you will not be disappointed for the following reasons.

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• A bridal session is an ideal time to see how everything looks in photos and make any necessary adjustments if some of the smaller details aren’t quite right. 

• When you’ve seen yourself in full wedding attire and know you’ll have more than enough beautiful images in advance, you’ll have a lot less to worry about on your wedding day. Bridal sessions allow you to do all of this in a relaxed environment where you can control the lighting, schedule, and timeline.

• Getting a hair and makeup trial before your big day will ensure that you and your stylist are on the same page and that you like the styles you’ve chosen. It’s the best way to get a sense of how your entire look will feel, and you won’t feel wrong.

• The bride gets dressed and has her makeup and hair done during the bridal session. At the wedding reception, a large bridal portrait with the bride’s entire bridal look captured during the bridal session is displayed. It can surprise the guests, and those bridal photos will add to the lovely memory of the wedding!

• Remember that your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion. A bridal session can assist you in preserving memories of your special moments.

• A bridal session serves as a dress rehearsal for the big day. It can also assist you in becoming more at ease with your photographer by teaching you how to pose like a pro. At your reception, you will be more confident and self-assured.

• It’s the ideal way to give your VIP’s a portrait of the couple as a gift and you can choose an ideal photograph of you and your fiancé,  as an heirloom, it can be handed down to your children and grandchildren.

• It may enable you to take bridal portraits in a beautiful setting. You can take beautiful photographs at a location other than your wedding venue. 

• Get even more perfect photos with your fiancé on your wedding day that you’d be rushing to do on your wedding day due to the busy schedule. You’ll feel more at ease because you’re not tired.

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When is the best time to take bridal portraits? A bridal session should always be at the earliest three to four weeks before your wedding day. It’s the best time to have your bridal photoshoot because your gown will be ready to wear.

The photo shoots leading up to your wedding day can be a lot of fun, and many brides are now opting for a combined Bridal + Boudoir Sessions as a special gift for their groom. 

I am, by the way, not only your wedding photographer but also your Boudoir photographer. Stay updated for my Bridal + Boudoir session, which will feature all of the beautiful brides-to-be who will all inspire us! Simply click the link to my Instagram page!

Your portraits will have a greater meaning for you and like your engagement photos and wedding day, perfecting the bridal portrait begins with having to feel your best.

And, if you’re local to Dallas, I can recommend many hidden gems for your stunning bridal session!

Let’s Do It!

Finally, I’ve listed down how important and enjoyable it is to schedule a separate session for bridal portraits. If you’re a bride-to-be looking for a unique setting for your bridal session, please contact ME! so that we can create stunning photos with the most memorable moments for you. I can’t wait to impress you and make you feel like a Lovely  Bride.

Don’t forget to send me a direct message on Instagram; I’m always available to chat!