Getting Ready Tips for Your Wedding Film

Escrito por julieta amaro

Your wedding film begins long before you walk down the aisle. The getting ready moments are filled with anticipation, excitement, and some of the most genuine emotions of the entire day. With a little planning, these moments can become some of the most beautiful scenes in your wedding video.

Keep Your Wedding Details Together

Before your photographer and videographer arrive, gather your details in one place:

  • Dress

  • Shoes

  • Veil

  • Bouquet

  • Rings

  • Jewelry

  • Perfume

  • Invitation cards

  • Rings

  • Vow books

  • Any sentimental heirlooms


Having everything ready allows us to capture beautiful detail shots without interrupting your morning.

Plan a First Look with Your Bridesmaids:

There’s nothing like seeing your best friends’ reactions when they see you in your dress for the first time. These genuine emotions always make for unforgettable moments on film.

Share a First Look with Your Parents

A private reveal with your mom, dad, or both is one of the most meaningful moments of the day—and one you’ll treasure forever.

Set Aside Time for Bridal Portraits

After you’re fully dressed, plan 10–15 minutes for portraits with just you before the ceremony. This quiet moment allows us to capture beautiful, cinematic footage without feeling rushed. These portraits often become some of the most timeless and elegant moments of you in your wedding film.

🥂 Celebrate with Champagne

Pop a bottle of champagne, turn up your favorite playlist, dance with your bridesmaids, and soak in the excitement. These are the moments you’ll remember forever—and some of the most fun, candid memories to relive in your wedding film.

Be Present

Take a deep breath, slow down, and soak it all in. The little moments often become the biggest memories.


First Look (If You Choose One)

Your first look is one of the most intimate moments of the entire day. It’s the first time you’ll see each other fully dressed, before the excitement of the ceremony begins.

Take your time. Hug, laugh, cry, or simply enjoy a quiet moment together. If you’ve written private vows or have a meaningful gift for each other, this is the perfect time to exchange them without an audience.


There are no rules—just be present and enjoy the moment. These authentic emotions always become some of the most treasured memories in your wedding film.

Saving the First Look for the Ceremony?

If you’ve always dreamed of seeing each other for the very first time as you walk down the aisle, that’s just as special.

A beautiful alternative is a First Touch. Stand back-to-back or hold hands around a corner without seeing each other. You can exchange a few words, read your private vows, or simply take a deep breath before the ceremony.


It’s a beautiful way to feel connected while still keeping the magic of your ceremony entrance.

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