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.. ;)