OLIVE & PIXELS
WEDDING GUIDE
First and foremost, congratulations!
Your wedding day is a celebration of your story, your relationships, and the people who matter most.
While photography is an important part of preserving those memories, our goal is to help create an experience that feels relaxed, intentional, and enjoyable from start to finish.
This guide is designed to help you prepare for your wedding day and ensure we create the best possible experience together.
BEFORE THE WEDDING
Share Your Timeline
A thoughtful timeline helps us photograph your day efficiently while ensuring you remain present with your guests and loved ones.
Please provide:
· Ceremony start time
· Reception start time
· Venue addresses
· Family photo requests
· Important traditions or cultural elements
· Special moments you’d like documented
We are happy to assist with timeline recommendations if needed.
ENGAGEMENT SESSION
If your collection includes an engagement session, think of it as an opportunity for us to get to know one another before the wedding day.
This session allows you to:
· Become comfortable in front of the camera
· Learn our approach to posing and direction
· Create meaningful photographs together
· Enter your wedding day with confidence
Many couples tell us this is one of the most valuable parts of the experience.
GETTING READY
Getting ready photographs often become some of the most emotional images from the entire day.
For the best results:
· Keep preparation spaces tidy when possible
· Gather important details in one location
· Have invitations, rings, jewelry, and heirlooms available
· Allow extra time for hair and makeup
Natural light is always a bonus.
CONSIDER A FIRST LOOK
A First Look is a private moment between the couple before the ceremony.
Benefits often include:
· A more relaxed timeline
· Additional portrait opportunities
· More time with guests after the ceremony
· A private moment together before the day unfolds
There is no right or wrong choice. We simply encourage couples to consider what experience feels most meaningful to them.
FAMILY FORMALS
Family photographs move most smoothly when a list is prepared in advance.
Please provide a list of desired family combinations before the wedding day.
We recommend limiting formal family groupings to the people who matter most to avoid spending excessive time away from your celebration.
UNPLUGGED CEREMONIES
We highly encourage couples to consider an unplugged ceremony.
This simply means asking guests to put away phones, tablets, and cameras during the ceremony.
Benefits include:
· More meaningful guest participation
· Cleaner photographs
· Fewer distractions
· Better visibility during important moments
Your guests will still receive beautiful images to enjoy afterward.
BUILDING A RELAXED TIMELINE
One of the greatest gifts you can give yourselves on your wedding day is margin.
A timeline with small buffers allows room for:
· Traffic delays
· Schedule changes
· Extended conversations
· Unexpected moments
Some of the most memorable photographs happen when there is room to breathe.
DURING PORTRAITS
You do not need to know how to pose.
Our approach focuses on natural interaction and gentle guidance rather than rigid posing.
The goal is not perfection.
The goal is connection.
Trust the process and focus on each other.
WEATHER
Weather is part of the story.
Some of our favorite images have been created during cloudy skies, fog, wind, and even light rain.
While we always prioritize safety, we encourage couples to embrace the day as it unfolds.
RECEPTION COVERAGE
Some of the most meaningful moments happen after the formal events are complete.
Laughter. Tears. Unexpected embraces. Friends celebrating together.
We remain attentive throughout the reception to document the moments that often-become treasured memories years later.
AFTER YOUR WEDDING
The celebration may be over, but the storytelling continues.
Following your wedding day, we carefully review, curate, and edit your images to create a gallery that reflects the emotion, atmosphere, and meaningful moments of your day.
Depending on your selected collection, you may receive sneak peeks prior to final gallery delivery.
Every image is edited with intention and care, ensuring your final gallery feels cohesive, timeless, and true to your story.
GALLERY DELIVERY
Your final gallery will be delivered through an online gallery where you can:
· Download images
· Share photographs with family and friends
· Preserve your memories for years to come
Estimated gallery delivery time: 6-12 weeks
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Olive & Pixels, we believe the most meaningful photographs are rooted in genuine human connection.
Beautiful imagery matters, but the experience matters too.
Our goal is to create photographs that allow you to remember not only how your wedding day looked, but how it felt.
Years from now, we hope these images bring you back to the people, emotions, and moments that made your story uniquely yours.
THANK YOU
Thank you for trusting Olive & Pixels with such an important chapter of your life.
We are honored to tell your story and look forward to celebrating alongside you.
With appreciation,