Planning
Practical tips for planning a stress-free wedding: the day's timeline, guests, venue, traditions and little tricks from someone who photographs weddings every week.
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Planning a stress-free wedding: where to start?
In this section we gather the advice we give couples when we first meet: how to build the day's timeline, how many guests to invite, how to choose the venue, which traditions to keep and which to let go. We learned them in the field, wedding after wedding.
A good starting point is to decide on the date, the venue and the number of guests: everything else, photographer included, follows from there. If you are getting married between Avellino and Benevento, also see the wedding photographer in Irpinia page and find out how our quotes work.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should you plan a wedding?
Usually 12-18 months ahead: the venue and the photographer are the first things to book, because the most popular dates (May to September) go quickly.
What is the first thing to book for a wedding?
The venue, together with the date. Straight after, the photographer: it is a service tied to a specific day, and each photographer can only cover one wedding per date.
How do you build the day's timeline?
Start from the ceremony time and work backwards (preparations) and forwards (couple photos, reception), taking into account the sunset light and travel times.