There’s nothing more exciting than planning your wedding, and when it comes to the planning and preparation, you would hope that your wedding ends up being picture-perfect in appearance.

However, in order to achieve that, it takes a lot of planning by those who are integral to the wedding day. Whether you’re doing it all yourself, or you’re getting help from a wedding planner or friends and family, here are some helpful tips to plan your picture-perfect wedding from start to finish.

Find the right venue

First and foremost, have you got an idea of what your wedding venue is going to be or what you’d envision it to look like?

Every wedding couple’s wedding venue is going to look different. Whether it’s a converted barn, a glamping site, or a local pub or bar, the venue should be suited for the type of wedding that you want.

With that being said, you should consider what you need in a venue, and ideally, you want to start scouting out venues as early as possible. This is because wedding venues very quickly get snapped up, and they end up being booked one or even two to three years in advance for the more popular spots.

So, make sure you’re looking at venues as the first task on the list and get a deposit down on your desired venue as soon as possible.

Start scouring the online domain for photographers

The online domain is a great place to find a lot of the vendors for your wedding day, and that includes your photographers. Many professional wedding photographers will not only have a website and portfolio to explore, but also social media, no doubt too.

This is a great opportunity as a wedding couple to take an in-depth, deep dive into all the photographers out there locally to you.

Like the venue, there might be a certain style of photography that you prefer, and it’s all about matching yourself up with the right wedding photographer. You might want to look at a wedding painting service if you’re wanting to go that extra mile when it comes to creative artistry opportunities.

Seek out videographers for more immersive content

Videographers have become more popular in recent years, making them an additional form of media that’s worth investing in to capture your special day.

With videographers, they’re similar to photographers in that they’ll have their own way of showcasing your wedding day. It’s therefore important to look at what styles best align with your own vision of how you want your wedding to be told through video.

While videographers are often a secondary choice to photographers, both your photographer and videographer will likely work together closely in order to get every bit of content possible. That’s also without getting in the way of each other.

So with that in mind, you might want to connect them together so that they can be introduced and at least get to know one another before the day itself.

Get your colour theme figured out

Colour themes are important to figure out when you’re planning a picture-perfect wedding. After all, if something within your colour theme doesn’t quite match up with another colour, texture or fabric, then it’s going to be immortalised for the rest of time when the photographer or videographer captures it.

Consider what colours you’re opting for when it comes to the bridal party, but also for everything else. From table decor to the flowers used, everything needs to tie in nicely, so you’ll want to think carefully about what colours you’re looking to incorporate.

The same consideration might also be needed for your wedding guests. There might be colours you want to avoid showing up on the day to avoid clashing or equally, matching with some of your bridal party. With that in mind, look to specify wedding guest colours or the style/theme you’d like them to follow, too.

Start shopping for the outfits early on

Speaking of outfits, when you’re looking to achieve a picture-perfect wedding, you should ideally shop for the outfits as early on as possible. This will ensure that you are getting all the best outfits and accessories that you need, not only for yourself, for the parties involved, but also for anyone who might be a key player outside of the bridal and groom teams.

Consider shopping early on so that you are giving yourself plenty of time to find the outfits you need and want without them selling out.

Have a pre-wedding shoot with your photographer and videographer

A great way to get comfortable with your photographer and videographer is to have a pre-wedding shoot. This is extremely helpful in getting to know these individuals and for them to do the same.

A lot of wedding couples will have the pre-wedding shoot to get rid of the nerves that come with having your photo taken, but also so that the photographer/videographer knows the angles and methods needed to get the best content possible.

It’s a good ice breaker, especially if you don’t know either of them personally prior to hiring them for the wedding.

Create a detailed shot list to get all the photos

Finally, in order to get every shot that you desire for your wedding album, consider creating a detailed shot list. That way, you can give this to the photographer, videographer, and anyone who will be responsible for rallying the individuals together for the photos and video content.

A detailed list is certainly going to be appreciated by the vendors involved, but make sure this list is realistic. Making it too long is likely going to result in the day not running to plan and having a stressful time trying to get all the photos and video content done in the time you’ve allocated.

Planning a picture-perfect wedding isn’t easy, but it’s a big part of making sure you get everything possible from the big day itself. Use these tips to make your wedding the best it can be in its appearance.