bride in couture dress

Your wedding day will go by so fast ; from the time you start to get ready, to walking down the aisle, cutting the cake, taking your first dance to then saying your final farewells – your special day will be over in the blink of an eye!

As Alethea remembers about her Italian country inspired barn wedding to Matthew, it was important to make a list of the things that were really important to occur on the day ahead of time;  without it, in the excitement of those few short hours, they can be missed or forgotten.

“Practise posing in your dress and with your partner. Also be specific about the moments you would like your photographer to capture – leaving the ceremony, artistic shots you love on a location. Oh and have lots of food!  Take in every little moment and take that five minutes to step aside with your husband to reflect on the wedding. Last thing – get on the dance floor as soon as possible!”

bride by design lace dress

bride and father

Bride pinning red Boutonnière

bride in lace fitted gown

bride giving mother gift

bride helping mum get ready

bride in lace custom gown

bride and groom wrapped in streamers

Images via Carla Atley Photography