Kaitlyn and Justin's Catholic Wedding Ceremony and Why You Don't Necessarily Need a Second Photographer

Kaitlyn and Justin’s wedding was just as beautiful as the church it was held in. I love getting to be a part of all kinds of different weddings and this one was no exception! I get asked often if a second photographer is needed for weddings and the only time I recommend one is if the groomsmen are getting ready in another location AND they want their getting ready photographed. The reason most couples ask is because they are concerned about getting a shot of the bride walking down the aisle and the groom seeing her for the first time. I get around that by placing myself 3 or 4 rows back opposite from the groom and swinging back and forth between the two. As long as you have a long aisle (like this wedding) or walk slow, both photos can be photographed with no problems.

A Gift to the Bride

Harold surprised Julia with a string of pearls after their first look!

Make Your Group Photos Your Own

Justin brought some colorful sunglasses for the guys and they added a little fun to the more formal part of the day. We will still get all of the “nice” photos that your grandma wants but its okay to have a little fun too!

Writing Their Own Vows

Julia and Harold decided to write their own vows to each other before their first look instead of the actual wedding ceremony. I thought this was a great and unique idea!

Seeing the Bride and Family Photos Don't Have to be Boring

Kaitlyn wanted to do a first look with her bridesmaids, her dad, and her brother so with the help of the parents, I made it happen! First she came out and did the first look with the bridesmaids, then we did bridesmaids photos and photos with her and her mom. Than I had mom go get dad for a first look and after that her brother came out and we did a family photo with her parents and siblings. Easy peasy and those are less photos that were needed after the ceremony!