Behind the scenes – Pre Nup Shoots

One of the perks of being an Events Coordinator (although some don’t consider it) is you got to travel most of the time. One thing that I enjoyed doing (although majority doesn’t do it or don’t feel the need to do it cause photographers can do it alone) is accompanying my client in their pre nup shoots. I know is not part of the job or some even considering it as a waste of time and money, but for me it’s one of the most memorable part of coordinating your client. Why? Here are a few personal reasons…

1^st… it’s the time when you got to know your client in a deeper level. It’s a perfect time to ask your clients regarding their love story, not feeling like a reporter interviewing them in a coffee shop.  Answers come naturally, surprisingly honest and detailed.  It’s the time you got to see them eat heavily, smile/laugh with stories and just being themselves naturally.

2^nd… Establishing your connections with your client is one of the hardest things to do. Although I’m a commitment kind of woman and It’s not difficult for me opening myself to anybody, but clients particularly brides are different in some cases.  It’s a perfect time you got to bond with your bride and feel comfortably open about anything.  It’s a perfect way for your bride to trust you that all you want are for them to be pretty and their Nuptial to be fab. I love dressing and styling my bride ( haven’t I mention I’m a frustrated stylist ;)) for it made me feel happy that they trust me enough to follow what I think will look good at them and for the shoot.

3^rd. Pre Nup pic is the 1^st step for guests to see what they’re going to expect in the nuptial so getting there and being involved in everything makes you feel in control of everything.  Details and sometimes ideas flash into your minds while seeing the couple moved and do stuff.

4^th It’s also time of the day that you got to bond with the suppliers before the big day.  It’s the time you got to talk to the photographers and brainstorm on whatever ideas they have in the wedding, bond with the designer and makeup artist and think about what looks good in the bride, and share ideas and experiences with them in an informal way.

5^th Believe me before the day ends you got to learn something new, experience something different, and get to know a few interesting people and places. I'm hands on in everything everything including pre nups, photographers sometimes allow me to brainstorm with them regarding theme:look and all, I choose places, chooses wardrobe, style the couple, secures permits, make a timeline, arrange accommodations and all.  Learning is a never ending process so don’t confide yourself in the four corners of a coffee shop… explore more, learn more, and live more.. ;)

Reyes & Jumawan Nuptial

They say that it is indeed difficult to organize an event of a relative for the pressure to make it organize, lively and beautiful is 100 percent times than your usual client. I felt that with my sister getting married.  No theme was used for she’s not into themes and has always been simple in all aspects of life. Certain colors were chosen as a theme, and look is just picked. What was certain is it has to look like a garden (that's why later I used Country Garden as a theme ;)) in the church and in the reception, pastel colors was used, and an ambiance of laid back reception and program for guests/relatives to enjoy… a few are some pics..

Ramirez & Banayo Nuptial

Travel Theme is one of the most in demand in theme weddings. But I guess as a country with ours whom most of our fellow Filipino is working abroad, we can’t help buy to relate and admire the idea of the theme. A few (as in few, my apologies ;)) are pics of the said wedding which happens to be the wedding of one of my closest friends/client  ... 

Casin & Naraga Nuptial

I always wanted to handle Glam Rock Theme Weddings.  I must confess I’m a rocker myself.  Way back in High School, I was known in our class for listening to rock music like Nirvana, Metallica, U2, Aerosmith, Guns & Roses and others. So came with my cool client Chesny & Boyong liking the idea... meetings and ideas started rolling… a few are selected pics of the said event and selected details/ideas/inspirations for the themed wedding ….