What is Pre-wedding?
What is a pre-wedding session?
A pre-wedding session is often referred to as an engagement session but with wedding dresses. As the name suggests, it is a photoshoot done 4~6 months prior to the wedding day.
The reason for pre-wedding is…
Vancouver is known for its unpredictable weather. We could have up to 4 different seasons in a day even during summer! Pre-wedding sessions could be rescheduled, but 2020 has suggested that it is fairly hectic to move a wedding day. We always recommend investing in rescheduling fees if the weather isn’t optimal and wait for the beautiful soft golden hour that we know you would adore.
It is also difficult to schedule the photo session on the wedding day during golden hour (In Vancouver, it’s 5 pm during winter and 8:30 pm during summer) as the golden hour is usually during reception. In conclusion, you would have the highest quality photos with least amount of stress compared to on the wedding day. Some would even consider conceptualizing their shoot with themes.
Above all, why wouldn’t any girl want to rock more than one style of dress in her lifetime?
The origin of pre-wedding is…
To our understanding, pre-wedding is introduced in Asia, usually taken inside a photo studio (in Vancouver, a place like Hycroft)with full-on wedding attires. The couple would then go on a full-day shoot and go through many style changes and location changes. The photos will be then used towards invitation designs, wedding RSVP websites and reception canvas display.
Modern-day pre-wedding…
Nowadays modern-day pre-wedding is outdoor like Stanley Park and the style varies from fashion, film, studio, outdoor, candid, and dreamy. Most people would choose 3 locations in a day for the shoot and some may work with multiple companies on different days to acquire multiple styles of pre-wedding style.
The wedding gown, makeup & style as well as props (including veils, fun display signs, and accessories) are usually provided by the photography studio as part of the package.
Brides would usually be presented with plenty of different dress selections ranging from white to colour to black. It is highly recommended to choose a different style than the one bride would be wearing on the actual wedding day.
Bride’s make up & hair would also be slightly more adventurous/heavier comparing to the wedding day makeup & hair which would be more natural & beauty focused.
How far in advance should we book pre-weddings?
Minimum 2~3 months before you mail out your invitation cards
Week 1~2: Booking + scheduling dates with the photographer & makeup artist + style communication
Week 3: Shooting
Week 4~5: Photo selection
Week 6: Retouched photos + communications on retouching
Week 7~8: Final images complete
Week 8.5: Printing invitation cards (5~10 business days or Canvas (1 month)
Week 11: Prints are ready, time to send those invitation cards!
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