You and your fiance are relaxed the night before your wedding. Your family enjoys spending time with loved ones they haven’t seen in ages while enjoying the evening breeze and cocktails. You have set up lawn games and your friends are getting a little competitive with the bean toss. You both soak it all in and know that this is just the start of an amazing weekend.
Having your rehearsal dinner and events captured is one of the best investments you can make for your wedding. Everyone is excited but also relaxed, and the vibe of the evening is a little more casual than your wedding day. The rehearsal dinner photos are like an engagement session for your family and friends too. It gives your family, weddings party and guests time to get to know me and be in front of the camera before your wedding day. There is more time to take candids and group photos of everyone as well. On your wedding day, I will capture those photos, but there is so much else going on it can be tricky to photograph each one of your guests.
If there is any wiggle room in your budget, have your rehearsal event photographed. I promise you won’t regret it and your parents will get all the photos they want with their family : )
Sarah and George had their Lake George wedding rehearsal event at the Sagamore Resort in upstate New York. The weekend of their wedding was one of the warmest of the summer, but they had planned an evening dinner cruise on The Morgan. It was one of the best decisions they made because it was beautiful being out on the water. Everyone enjoyed drinks on the top deck and views of Lake George. Dinner was served below while watching the sunset over the water. Sarah and George were even able to sneak away for some of my favorite photos on the deck. Plus they enjoyed some alone time together, which can be hard to find on your wedding day! After the Lake George dinner cruise, the rest of their guests joined them on the lawn of the Sagamore Resort for more celebrations and toasts.
If you are planning a celebration before your wedding day, let’s make a plan to be sure it is photographed. The Sagamore Resort and so many other locations offer the perfect backdrop for your rehearsal dinner.
Lake George Wedding Rehearsal Professionals:
Venue: The Sagamore Resort in Lake George
Photography: Julia Rebecca Photography
Planning: AAWA
Cruise: The Morgan
