Wedding Detail Boxes (Bride & Groom)
Having thoughtfully prepared detail boxes allows your photographer to create beautiful, cohesive flat-lay images that reflect your style and story. Gathering these meaningful items in one place ensures nothing is missed and helps your detail photos feel intentional and timeless.
Flat-Lay Photo Tips
Include meaningful touches. Vows, heirlooms, jewelry, perfume, cufflinks, or special accessories add personality and emotion to your images
Think neutral and timeless. Soft colors, classic textures, and minimal patterns photograph best, keeping the focus on your details.
Trust the styling process. Once your items are gathered, I’ll thoughtfully arrange everything to create clean, elegant, and story-driven images.
Bride’s Detail Box
Invitations and envelopes (2 sets)
Program
Shoes
Perfume
Jewelry
Purse
Rings (his and hers)
Ring box
Bouquet
Groom’s Detail Box
Shoes
Bow tie
Cologne
Cufflinks
Watch
His vows
Boutonniere
Glass of whiskey
If possible, please also include a small vase with a few loose flowers that I can incorporate into the flat-lay and detail photos.
This list is simply an example of items that photograph beautifully in flat-lay images. You are more than welcome to swap or add pieces that feel more personal and meaningful to you—these details help tell your unique wedding story.
Family Portrait List
Creating a family portrait list ahead of time is INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT for keeping this part of the wedding day organized and stress-free. A written list helps me move efficiently through each grouping, ensures no important combinations are missed, and allows family portraits to flow smoothly and on time.
To make this process truly seamless, one full hour must be set aside for family portraits. This dedicated time allows us to work calmly without rushing, keeps the timeline on track, and ensures everyone who matters most to you is beautifully photographed.
By planning these groupings in advance and allowing enough time, you can relax and enjoy the moment, knowing your family portraits will be handled with care and intention.
Family Portrait List (example)
Immediate Family Portraits
• Couple with both sets of parents
• Couple with each set of parents
• Couple with siblings
• Couple with parents & siblings together
• Bride with her parents
• Bride with her siblings
• Groom with his parents
• Groom with his siblings
Extended Family Portraits
• Couple with both sets of grandparents
• Couple with immediate & extended family
• Bride with her grandparents
• Groom with his grandparents
• Bride’s full family (parents, siblings)
• Groom’s full family
Bridal Party & Special Family Moments
• Couple with flower girl & ring bearer
• Couple with godparents (if important)
• Couple with close family friends
