Unless, of course, their main source of income or livelihood is into being a wedding coordinator.

With that being said, I’ve shot nuptials where the wedding coordinator was one of the people I mentioned above. Let’s start with why the bride should not be the wedding coordinator.

Some brides coordinate their wedding themselves because they taught (or think) they can do it. They’re the driven, competitive, go-go-go, never-say-die kind of women. They believe that planning in advance, or coming up with a comprehensive checklist, or having family and friends to support them would make up for the lack of a professional wedding coordinator. They would be saving a lot of money right?

Well, money is all they will save because there is going to be the distinct possibility that they would be distracted, irritated, annoyed and generally not wholesome on the day of their wedding. There are a lot of variables that are involved in staging a successful wedding. There will be so many people to talk to: relatives, friends, and suppliers. Not everything will go on as planned. As a consequence, brides, in their stress and frustration can bitch out at the suppliers that they hire, at the first sign of mistakes or fulfilments that does not meet their arrangement.

There are, of course, certain kind of women who can plan their own wedding, but they are a rare breed. Based on my experience, I do not believe that the majority of women can do that. It is simply too much for a bride.

By the way, do you know what is worse? The bride coordinating their own wedding won’t look great or even nice in her wedding pictures. This kind of situation usually ends up in a bride who looks so stressed out and tired in front of the camera. Her photos will not be as good as when she had professional help.

There are soo many details involved that it would be insane for a bride to coordinate their own wedding. So dear brides-to-be. Don’t put the burden of coordinating your wedding by yourself. Hire a professional. Don’t ruin your honeymoon.

Angry bride photo created by teksomolika – www.freepik.com
Featured Photo by Tamara Menzi on Unsplash

Location: Butiki Park at the Marikina River Bank

Hair and Make-up: Frida’s Salon

“I promise that I will love you and cherish you each day.
And I swear, nothing, nobody…not even time will ever change that.” — Celo

“From this day forward, I vow to love you unconditionally,
respect you and embrace you for who you are as we take this journey together.” — Tesa

“So they are no longer two, but one flesh.
Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate. “
— Matthew 19:6

Venue: Marikina Riverbank

Shot first at the Ryanne and Shayne’s home church and afterward at the Butiki Park section of the Marikina Riverpark which was just a stone’s throw away. The timing was perfect, it was late in the afternoon, the time when the golden hour is soon to come. There were not too many people and it was neither hot nor cold. Photographing a woman’s bulging tummy is precious for you know that there is an amazing life growing inside. One that will bring unparalleled joy to the parents.

“A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, home happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten and the future worth living for.”

– Author Unknown

Shooting Location: Venice Piazza Grand Canal Mall

Hair and Makeup: AZTA Urban Salon

Location: Butiki Park, Marikina River Park

A simple natural light family portrait session at the banks of the Marikina River.
Make-ups were done by a friend and wardrobes are by the family

This may sound like a no-brainer or obvious to some, but memories are very important in a healthy relationship. Weddings, most especially, are life events which need to be preserved and cherished…and you most definitely achieve this when you have a good photographer standing by to capture those moments.

This article may sound self-serving but there is no excuse in this time and age not to be able to capture the special moments that will happen in your wedding: The bride walking down the aisle holding her father’s arm, being pronounced husband and wife and having your first kiss together as a married couple—there are just too many things happening that it would be impossible to remember all of them. And that’s where your photos come in. It is sad to say that there are engaged couples who decide hastily when it comes to choosing a photographer. The process of selecting the best person to do the job becomes an after-thought. I have met couples who book our team a few weeks before their wedding. Of course, we did a good job, and we were happy to have had the opportunity to serve the couple. What I am saying is that a poor choice may have resulted in memories being thrown by the wayside never to be remembered, which is just sad.

When your wedding day comes, you need to be confident that your photographer would be able to stand up to the challenges and pressures of the day and always get the shot.

It is sad to say that there are engaged couples who decide hastily when it comes to choosing a photographer. The process of selecting the best person to do the job becomes an after-thought. I have met couples who book our team a few weeks before their wedding. Of course, we did a good job, and we were happy to have had the opportunity to serve the couple. What I am saying is that a poor choice may have resulted in memories being thrown by the wayside never to be remembered, which is just sad.

When your wedding day comes, you need to be confident that your photographer would be able to stand up to the challenges and pressures of the day and always get the shot. He (or she) should be ready at a moments notice, camera at the ready, anticipating all those brief but precious scenes that will unfold.

So never take your wedding photos lightly. More importantly, the groom should be part of the selection process, not just the person to pay. I have seen a lot of grooms who have nary an idea on what we can do as their photographers. It should be a mutual decision like all marriages should be. Your photos will be with you after everything has been said or done; the band would have stopped playing, the flowers wilted, the food eaten, all that is left are your memories contained in your photos.

Bride and Groom Preps: The Grove by Rockwell

Ceremony and Reception: 28 Valencia Events Place, Valencia St, Quezon City

Venue: Daily Bread Farm and Resort

Props, Hair and Makeup by the models

Styling: Rocky Salve