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Your wedding day is one of the most meaningful days of your life but it’s also fast-paced and emotional. One of the best ways to slow things down and truly celebrate this commitment between the two of you is by booking a bridal session separate from your wedding day.

You might be asking… what is a bridal session?

A bridal session is a special photoshoot for the bride AND groom (usually before or around the wedding day) where they can celebrate their love and connection in a relaxed, intimate setting.

Here’s why they’re worth considering!

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1. Less Stress on Your Wedding Day

Weddings can be emotional, exciting, and — let’s be honest — stressful at times. Timelines can shift, things can run behind, and emotions can run high.

When you’ve already done a bridal session:

    •    You know you already have stunning portraits

    •    There’s less pressure to rush photos

    •    You can be more present and enjoy the moment

You’ll walk into your wedding day feeling calmer, more confident, and ready to celebrate instead of worrying about how everything is going.

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2. The Perfect Time for Your Hair & Makeup Trial

Your wedding hair and makeup trial is such an important part of your prep process, and a bridal session is the best way to put it to use.

Instead of doing a trial and hanging out at home, you get:

    •    Professional photos to see how everything photographs

    •    Confidence knowing exactly what you want on your wedding day

    •    The opportunity to tweak anything you’re unsure about

Seeing your full bridal look in photos helps eliminate last-minute doubts and ensures you feel your absolute best when the big day arrives.

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3. Flexibility With Location, Weather, and Timing

One of the biggest benefits of booking a bridal session separate from your wedding day is the flexibility it gives us — especially here in Idaho, where weather and seasons can change quickly. A bridal session gives us flexibility to:

    •    Choose a scenic outdoor location like mountains, rivers, open fields, or forest backdrops

  •    Avoid unpredictable weather common in Southeast Idaho

    •    Plan around ideal lighting, including golden hour 

    •    Schedule your session during a different season than your wedding day for more variety

No timeline restrictions. No weather stress. Just beautiful light and intentional moments to highlight you.

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4. More Photos That Are Entirely About You

Your wedding day is filled with timelines, family formals, guests, and once-in-a-lifetime moments — which is beautiful, but it also means your time is limited.

A bridal session gives you:

    •    More time in front of the camera

    •    A relaxed pace without a strict schedule

    •    The ability to focus on you and your details

We can capture all the things you spent months planning:

    •    Your dress

    •    His suit and tie

    •    Veil

    •    Rings

    •    Bouquet

    •    Hair and makeup details

These are the images that often become your favorites and the ones you hang on the wall of your first home together and show your future grandchildren. 

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5. A Confidence Boost Before the Big Day

There’s something incredibly empowering about seeing yourself fully done up as a bride before your wedding.

A bridal session allows you to:

    •    Get comfortable in front of the camera

    •    Practice posing naturally (don’t worry- I will help with this)

    •    Feel confident wearing your dress

By the time your wedding day arrives, photos will feel effortless — because you’ve already done it once.

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6. Prints to Showcase on Your Wedding Day (and Beyond)

A bridal session doesn’t just give you extra photos — it gives you meaningful artwork you can use on your wedding day.

Many brides choose to use their bridal portraits as:

    •    Framed prints displayed at the reception or welcome table

    •    Canvas or fine art prints near the guest book

    •    Large prints for signage or memory tables

Having professional bridal portraits printed and displayed adds a personal touch to your wedding day decor and after the wedding, these images often become heirlooms — the kind you’ll look back on for years to come.

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Is a Bridal Session Right for You?

If you want:

    •    More portraits

    •    A stress-free experience

    •    Confidence going into your wedding day

    •    Timeless images that focus entirely on you

Then a bridal session is absolutely worth considering!

If you’re interested in booking a bridal session or want help deciding if it’s the right fit for your wedding day, I’d love to chat 🤍

XOXO,

Bailee