Should I Buy a Wedding Album?
You think you do not need a wedding album of your special day.
Because you will “just look at the photos on your phone.”
But be honest, when was the last time you scolded back more than a year in your camera roll?
Your wedding photos deserve more than getting buried between screenshots, memes, and random moments.
Hard drives fail. USBs get lost. Cloud galleries expire. So ask yourself: Which of these will let you see the pictures in 100 years or pass them down to your loved ones?
Not your phone. Not the files. Not the tech.
But an album? It lives on your shelf. It gets opened on anniversaries. It gets passed down.
This is the first family heirloom you will ever create together.
Do not treat your wedding photos like content. Treat them like history.
Even if you were not planning on it, choose the album. Insist on something real.
I feel that wedding albums are so important that no matter which Hocking Photo wedding package you choose, a wedding album is always included.
Wedding Planning Checklist
You can use this Wedding Planning Checklist as a guide in preparing for your wedding. You do not need to use all of the bullet points listed, and you can add to the list to personalize it for your wedding.
Note: The time frames listed are only suggestions
Right now:
You are engaged. Congratulations!
Create a wedding-specific email address to keep everything organized
Look into ring insurance
Start building your guest list
Research wedding planners/coordinators
Start a budget document to update and refer to, throughout the process
Plan your engagement party
Book your engagement photoshoot & wedding with Hocking Photo
10-12+ months out:
Choose your wedding party
Research and meet with bands/Djs
Take your engagement photos with Hocking Photo
Book your wedding coordinator
Book your ceremony and reception venue
Book your caterer
Try on wedding gowns/dresses, or suits
Think about who you want to officiate your wedding
8-10 months out:
Book your band and/or Dj
Book your florist
Start your gift registry
Book hotel blocks for your guests
Book your hotel room for the wedding night
Plan decorations for your ceremony & reception
Create & send out “Save the Dates,” (use engagement photos from Hocking Photo)
Try on wedding gowns/dresses, or suits
6-8 months out:
Say yes to the wedding gown/dress, or suit
Think about starting a honeymoon or cash fund
Pick out bridal party dresses/suits
Create & send out wedding invitations
Finalize your florist and flowers
Start thinking about where you would like to honeymoon
Book your wedding hair stylist
Book your wedding day makeup artist
4-6+ months out:
Look into venues for your rehearsal dinner
Book your honeymoon
Book your rehearsal dinner venue
Book hair, makeup, and nail appointments for the wedding party
Renew your passport if traveling out of the country
Set a transportation plan to and from the weekend’s events
Pick out wedding bands
1-4 months out:
Buy bridal accessories
Make sure you are keeping track of RSVPs
Think about gifts for your wedding party
Meet with your officiant and choose/write your vows
Create guest seating chart
Attend dress/suit fittings
Develop a wedding day timeline
Order wedding favors for guests
1 month out:
Confirm date, time, and locations with all vendors
Confirm guest count with catering/venue/bar vendors
Take a dance lesson (if you need to Ha Ha)
Order thank you cards
Pick out outfits for all wedding weekend events
Send invitation to your rehearsal dinner and any other pre-wedding events
Write a honeymoon packing list
Apply for and get your marriage license
Month of:
Confirm details of any pre-wedding events
Finalize outfits for all events
Finalize wedding payment for all vendors
Finalize the wedding day timeline
1-2 weeks out:
Pack for your honeymoon & wedding night
Get a manicure and pedicure
Treat yourself to a massage
YOU DID IT! Get married & go on your honeymoon!