How to Incorporate Dad
How to Incorporate Dad
Without a doubt, I’m about to let you in on the BEST secret about the morning of your wedding day, that likely no one else has mentioned yet.
I’m sure you’ve been dreaming of the moment your groom sets eyes on you for the first time. Every detail of your outfit has been thought through and planned out from your earrings down to the color of your nails. Your photographer will be zoomed in and ready to capture your groom’s reaction from the moment he turns to set eyes on you. This is such an important moment on your big day, to be documented without fail.
But, that’s not the secret I’m here to let you in on. There is another important man that is often forgotten about on your wedding day — your dad.
It will take a little planning and communication ahead of time, but spending a few minutes on your wedding day to create a first look with your dad is always worth it. After your mom and bridesmaids help you put on your wedding dress, I suggest clearing the room and inviting your father to come see you before anyone else. *Cue goosebumps*
This not only creates a wonderful memory for you and your dad, but it also gives your photographer and videographer an opportunity to capture the real, emotional moments — the ones that create outstanding photos.
It certainly isn’t exclusive to fathers — you can include your mom or grandparents in this special moment as well. It’s a terrific way to make your family feel included and special on your wedding day, and it lends a great opportunity to capture more photos of your VIPs.
If you have more than one man in your life, such as a stepfather, you can easily set up this moment twice.
Yes, twice.
Schedule the first reveal, enjoy the moment, and get the photos.
Then once that person leaves, bring in the second person for their reveal. After all, this is still a “first look” for you and them, and it’s worth the time to create this special moment.
Speaking of time, don’t forget to schedule extra time into your morning timeline if you have more than one person to include in a reveal.
EXPERT TIP: I’ve recently started to suggest that your groom does his version of the reveal with his mom, or other family members that he wants to include. I often see it where the groom’s side of the family misses out on so many wonderful photo moments with the people that mean most to him, resulting in a photo story that feels unbalanced between the bride and groom’s families.
To avoid having the groom miss out on photo opportunities, you’ll want to read through the details of The Grooms Side.
