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all the wedding details to include
We love capturing all the little details you’ve carefully chosen to be a part of your wedding day! We recommend choosing a getting-ready location filled with natural light and curating anything of meaning from your day. Brides often ask us, “What Should I Include in Flat Lay Photos?”
Now, maybe you’re wondering what exactly a flat lay is! A flat lay is when we artistically style various meaningful details and then photograph them. They tell part of your story, which is why we pay them special attention. These types of flat lay images have become a staple in wedding photography.
Why Have a Wedding Day Flat Lays?
Flat lays are a nice way to bring together both your style and legacy, all in one spot, as a keepsake that lasts beyond your wedding day. These photos help define the mood and tell the story of your day, highlighting the personal details that make your celebration special. Including flat-lay photos of your sentimental details adds a unique touch to your wedding album, showcasing the thought and care you’ve put into every part of your wedding planning.
These carefully arranged wedding flat lays can document meaningful items like heirloom jewelry, wedding invitations, handwritten vows, or custom-designed stationery. By arranging these treasures in an artistic flat lay design, you create a visually captivating storytelling element that will transport you back to the emotions and memories of your wedding day for years to come.
What Should I Include In My Flat Lay?
Of course, you don’t have to include something blue, but the main point stands: include things that are meaningful and speak to your relationship with your history, your relationships with your spouse, family, friends, and your future.
Here are some examples of what to include in your wedding flat lay photos:
- Your wedding invitation suite (we recommend bringing at least two envelopes for styling)
- Both sets of rings, including your engagement ring and wedding band
- Jewelry, such as your earrings, necklace, bracelet, etc. (this includes any heirlooms)
- Wedding stationery, dinner menu, program, or any other paper details
- Dinner menu, program, and small items that will be used to decorate the reception area
- Veil, wedding shoes, floral bouquet, any perfume
- Groom’s boutonniere, tie, cuff links, shoes, etc.
- Floral trimmings provide an extra special way to create a cohesive piece of art. Just ask your florist to provide any detail clippings, or floral trimmings, for the morning
- Any other sentimental items! We’ve seen items such as: gifts to your bridemaids/groomsmen, old pocket watches, sentimental handkerchiefs, heirloom saucer and mug, and more! Feel free to be creative!
For us as a creative team of Minneapolis wedding photographers, we typically follow the same methodical approach each time. We arrive at the girls’ getting-ready space. Hug and congratulate you on this exciting day, and then we get to work. We locate your details, which hopefully are all gathered, and begin to stylize your items. Once we have composed your details, we can move on to your dress, wedding shoes, and bridal bouquet together.
Once the bride is helped into her dress by her mom or sisters, we typically switch over to the Groom to get candids and his details styled.
Bonus Points: Keeping Your Details All Together!
In order to make things run smoothly, we recommend placing all your small details in a flat lay box or a shoebox and larger items like your shoes or veil in a bigger bag, ready to hand to your photographer. Your personal attendant can also help gather all your items to make sure everything is ready for your wedding photographer. Flat lay photos are a special way of preserving the intricate details and emotions woven into your wedding day.
For wedding photographers, having a styling kit with items like styling mats, ribbons, and decorative touches can enhance your flat lay photography and elevate the overall look. Whether you’re shooting a destination wedding or a traditional celebration, flat lays add a timeless storytelling element to your work.
Flat Lay Details for Destination Weddings
If you’re planning a destination wedding, flat lays are an excellent way to incorporate the unique elements of the location into your wedding gallery. Items like a seashell from the beach, local florals, or even a postcard can add a special touch to your flat lay photos. By combining these details with your personal items like your wedding invitations or engagement ring, you can create a timeless memory of both your love and your chosen destination. Flat lay wedding photography allows you to tell your love story visually and adds extra depth to your wedding album. Whether it’s the heirloom jewelry or the meticulously designed wedding stationery, flat lays ensure no detail is overlooked on your big day.
Thanks for Reading!
We hope this article has been helpful as you prepare for your wedding day! Now you know “What Should I Include in Flat Lay Photos?” Let us know in the comments below if you have any suggestions, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need help with your wedding photography!
We love hearing from you! Please don’t hesitate to contact us at hello@alexandrarobyn.com if we can help with anything else!
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