the big day!

your engagement
session

let's be friends!

the timeline

You've researched. You've planned. You've spent countless hours dreaming up your very own Pinterest perfect wedding...you owe it to yourself to ensure your big day is beautifully documented! And you deserve more than just a photographer that shows up and takes pretty pictures.

The first step towards working with me is determining if I am the perfect fit for you! I enjoy getting to know my couples, and being a part of your planning process. By the time we get to your big day, my goal is to feel more like your friend than just another vendor.

Portraits by mandy brides

You've researched. You've planned. You've spent countless hours dreaming up your very own Pinterest-perfect wedding...You owe it to yourself to ensure your big day is beautifully documented! And you deserve more than just a photographer that shows up and takes pretty pictures.

The first step towards working with me is determining if I am the perfect fit for you! I enjoy getting to know my couples, and being a part of your planning process. By the time we get to your big day, my goal is to feel more like your friend than just another vendor.

it's official!

let's be friends!

No two weddings are exactly the same, but having photographed 75+ weddings, I love to be a resource for my couples as they finalize all the details of their day. Getting a rough but solid timeline put together early in your planning process will ensure we have the appropriate amount of time to take all the magazine-worthy photos you've been dreaming of. 

Your engagement session is complimentary because it's a very important part of the process. It's at the engagement session where I truly get to know my couples! But don’t worry, I will help you through EVERYTHING! Your bridal guide will help you plan what to wear, with tips and tricks to have you feeling your best at your session.

Your engagement session is also where I teach my couples how to pose, model and interact for photos so they are naturals and feel more comfortable on the wedding day. We're going to have a great time!

I love being both interactive and discreet throughout the wedding day. There will be parts of the day when I will need to be in control in order to accomplish everything that needs to be done while staying on schedule. There will also be moments when you shouldn’t even know that I’m there (the ceremony, during dances and toasts, etc.) 

Wedding days go FAST. I'll be there to capture your entire story - from details to the ceremony to portraits to your reception. My goal is to give you a complete collection that allows you to relive this day over and over.

after the wedding

Weddings are so exciting, and I know that you and your family will be anxious to see your photos. The truth is, I'll be just as excited to dive into them! Within 48 hours, your very own blog feature will be live and ready to view and share. Before you know it, you'll receive your entire gallery. Make it a date night and have a viewing party! 

If you added an album to your collection, you'll receive your first draft shortly after your photos are delivered. My goal is to get that book in your hands as quickly as possible. 

don't be a stranger!

Not only do I want to be your wedding photographer, but I want to be your family photographer and friend for life!

I can't wait to watch your marriage blossom and your family grow! 

Once you've decided you need to be a Portraits by Mandy Bride, we need to officially secure your date! The next steps are to pay your deposit and sign on the dotted line. Once all that's taken care of, the fun can begin! I send all of my brides a handy wedding planning guide full of everything you need to know about getting the most out of your wedding photography.