#1 Mistake Couples Make that Keeps their Gallery’s Basic

I am a wedding planner and this is the #1 Mistake Couples Make that Keeps their Gallery’s Basic:

Creative, “trendy” shots aren’t lucky accidents—they’re scheduled.
Your photographer can nail classic portraits fast, but the fun, experimental stuff everyone obsesses over requires dedicated blocks of time built into the day with your planner and coordinator.

Examples of what actually needs time:
* 15–25 min at golden hour → backlit veil, silhouette, or prism shots
* 10 min buffer right after the ceremony → confetti toss, dog run, or bubble exit
* 20–30 min after family formals → jumping photos, lifting the couple, goofy bridal party trends, or those epic group shots that scream your wedding’s personality
* 10-20 min scheduled → private last dance, sparkler long-exposure, or drone shots

Without those protected windows, the moments get rushed, skipped, or forgotten.
Work with your planner and coordinator to carve out and guard these specific blocks.
Give your photographer time, and you’ll get the photos that belong on Pinterest.

Cover Photo : @juniperbee.photography