We’ve been married just over two months now so I thought I’d share some previews of our film photography from our second shooter, Rebecca Siewert. We were fortunate enough to have two photographers, a film and a digital photographer (Rhys Albrecht) to capture our day. We also were lucky to have Ryan Bouman Film as our videographer. (More on the video & digital images to come in the near future.)
In the meantime, I really wanted to share Rebecca’s perspective on our wedding day. I loved how she captured so many moments that were so important to us. Though we put a lot of time and consideration into the details (like our matching mountain wedding bands, running the gondola with Royce’s photos on the lift passes, and much more) it’s easy to forget the emotion of the day when all the focus is on the “pretty factor”.
Here’s how Rebecca saw it:
Film Photography: Rebecca Siewert Photography
Digital Photography: Rhys Albrecht Photography
Videography: Ryan Bouman Film
Venue & Catering: Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Florist: Classic Creations Floral Design
Stationary: Modern Invitations & White Ink Designs
Cake: Sweet On You Designer Cups & Cakes
Rentals: Vintage Origami
Pastor: Dave Fields
Bridesmaid Dresses: J Crew
Groomsmen Outfits: Top Man
Bride Gown: Paloma Blanca
Make-up: Bride’s Mom
Hair: Pure Image Salon
Custom Wedding Bands: Garnish
Bridal Party Robes: Plum Pretty Sugar
![[Cutting the Guest List]
I asked you what was one of the hardest parts of wedding planning and many responses we’re, “the guest list”. Below are some ways to bring it down.
Guest list sizes have one of the largest impacts on budget and is a main limiting factor on which venues will be available to you, especially in the Okanagan where very few outdoor venues accommodate over 120.
How to bring it down:
1. Kids: rule of thumb is kids 1yr and under are allowed. It’s difficult for parents to find sitters for that age and the babies don’t take up meals or seats.
2. Plus 1’s: rule of thumb is if they’ve been together for over one year, they bring a date. Alternatively, you could make your own rule on that like “together over 6months”.
3. Rules: you and your partner need to come up with rules so that it feels like an easier assessment. These rules could be:
- no co-workers
- no one you haven’t spoken to in over 1 year
- limit on how many of each of your parents’ friends
4. Max Capacities:
A venue's max capacity is exactly what it says, it's Absolute max. I never recommend filling it to that as it's visibly uncomfortable for various reasons. Server walking space, guests getting in and out of chairs, room for extra decor or dessert tables. Do your best to stay 10% under a max capacity.
These are not easy decisions as a guest list has its own exceptions for endless reasons. However, the average price for a 3 course plated meal with gratuity and tax is $100 plus wine, canapés, late night snack, chair, cutlery, linen, menu, place card, shuttle). Its over $200 per person for them to be there. When you break it down into the relationship you have with that person, the level of mutual support you have for one another, and if that cost is something you can afford, then it gets easier. You and your partner will benefit from having a set of rules when you start to make the list and after that, see where exceptions can be made if you feel the list doesn’t feel quite complete.](https://createdlovely.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)