Wedding / Pre-Wedding Tips

Not everyone have a high confidence to pose in front of the camera. Most of them feel so shy and awkward, but many of them also very narcissistic and feel so confidence when photographed by a professional photographer. This case is not only happened mostly in groom, but also in bride. Moreover, we have to show affection in front of stranger (photographer).

In order to create a smooth pre wedding photo session, please try to help your photographer by practicing the poses through the steps below.

Search for prewedding photo reference in magazine or internet

Millions and even billions of couples have their prewedding photo sessions done, so there’s no word for lack of reference. Overwhelmed by ideas and concepts of the other couple, what you have to do now is to set the concept and stay abreast. Plagiarism? Nope! You can distinguish it by the choice of location and the dress/gown. Choose multiple references that you think would be fit to your personality so that you will feel more comfortable while photo session.

Practice in front of a mirror

There is no harm to practice before the real prewedding photo session. The goal as a warm-up that will help you reduce the tension at the shooting location, because you have already know the poses.

Avoid silly poses

Silly poses used to be popular but nowadays it’s already out of date. Don’t try a silly pose, it will make the photo looks strange. Maybe some people think it’s cute, but trust me, most of them will be laugh at it. Do a natural pose. Because the natural pose from your heart will convey the magnitude of the love without any word.

Learn your best angle

Everyone has the best angle that varies according to the shape of face. Find out where the corner of your best face is by trying photos on your phone. Then also ask someone else’s opinion to judge which angle is the best.

Highlight makeup and clothing to be more confident

The power of makeup and clothing is the main capital to increase the confidence. You will looks so much better with a good makeup and nice suits. Because you already look beautiful and handsome in various corners of the photo. Just follow the direction of the photographer, enjoy the moment that just once, then any pose can look good.

Second hand item becomes something that is forbidden for some brides and grooms and assume all the things to be worn should be completely new on their marriage day. Therefore, there are two options for those couples, sewing a new gown that fit your body in a tailor or just buy the new one that suit your budget in a store. Of course it’s not a small of money, negotiating skill is necessary to get the appropriate budget price. But if we think functionally, what to do with the gown after the wedding? Can we re-use it later? Maybe on the other wedding :D, kidding… one is enough.

Anyway, for those who don’t care about money or functional then it’s okay. But for those who really care about budget, it’s a nightmare to buy a new ‘disposable’ wedding gown. The solution for them is to rent all the suits on the wedding day, because there are several advantages such below:

1. Saving budget
The renting cost compared to the sewing price or buy a brand new gown is definitely much more affordable. We don’t need to buy materials, complementary details (sequins, crystals or pearls) and hire the services of designers or tailors. We just need to choose and try the gown that we like and also fit in our body. Usually the bridal also provides make-up therefore we can ask a package with more affordable price.

2. We don’t need take care the gown before or after the wedding
Wedding gown that are usually made of silk or brocade with sequins, crystal or pearls require regular maintenance to make sure it’s not damaged by termites or weathered by damp. If rent, you are free from any maintenance before or after the wedding (for those who wants to pass on the gown to their offspring someday).

3. No hassle
For those who choose to sew a new gown are supposed to take time to discuss with the designer or tailor to determine the material, color and also other details. Also the fitting that require several times. Power and time are definitely depleted. If we rent, it’s definitely practical and reduce the burden of preparation for the wedding.

So, which one you like?

Endek Bali is one of Bali’s pride created by ‘skilled-hand’ Balinese craftsmen of woven fabric, widely used by various classes of resident for formal and traditional event, also even used as a uniform of Bali local government and other major companies such as bank, hotel, travel, and hospital. Endek Bali also getting famous around the world and hunted by tourist who visited Bali as souvenir.

Through the creative hands of a local designer, Endek Bali also used as a wedding gown  which is very beautiful and has not been widely used by other designers so that it looks very exclusive.

One of our clients are interested in this concept for their pre weddingand the result was very satisfactory. The basic ingredients of the gown is Endek fabric which is dominated by red color combined backgound of a classic building, the result was amazing.

Here are some of the photos, taken at Monument Bajra Shandi Renon.