Invitation Styling

  1. Get loose flowers from the florist from ceremony/reception setup.  Ask first.  One handful is usually sufficient.
  2. Center the main invite (the one with Bride and Groom's name).  Raise that a bit with something under neath.  Camera battery, lens caps will work well.
  3. Set up all other items slightly tilted around the invite.  Not all text has to show, it's about showing the overall design.  Raise certain elements to create some dimension.
  4. ONLY the main invite to be straight and centered. All other items intentionally tilted.  Unless you spend 2 hours on this, if you try to create a straight flatlay, one item will always be not-perfect.
  5. Set Bride's jewelry, vow books, and other bridal items as they are available.
  6. IMPORTANT : Keep your eyes on the jewelry at ALL TIMES.  Do not leave them unattended.  If you need to leave, grab another from our team, or a Bridesmaid to help you keep eyes on them.  If no one is around, then carefully take the jewelry with you.
  7. Fill the setting with flowers.  Be intentional about them.  Flowers will go out of the frame.
  8. Take a phone picture, then check with the lead photographer on the setup.
  9. After you take some photos of it, DO NOT BREAK IT DOWN.  Get the lead photographer to also come take photos and adjust if necessary.
  10. After the lead photographer is done, break everything down carefully.  Start with Jewelry and take them personally back to the Bride, Bride's mother, or the lead photographer.
  11. Carefully roll the flatlay fabric back into the bag.  Throw away flowers and clean up the area.