Hi, I'm Sarah!
I love being able to document the raw emotions and excitement of a wedding day and take pride in delivering stunning images that my couples will cherish for a lifetime.
I create a calm and relaxed atmosphere for my clients, ensuring that they feel at ease and enjoy every moment of their day.
Although I'm based in Hertford, I'm not just a Hertfordshire Wedding Photographer. I can travel all over the UK (and beyond) for your Wedding!
PLANNING YOUR PERFECT SPRING WEDDING
Decided on planning a Spring wedding? You have made a fantastic choice! With the promise of warmer weather, beautiful blooms, and an air of new beginnings, it provides a perfect combination of factors to celebrate the start of your married life.
There are a few things to consider when planning your spring wedding, so read on for my tips to make the most of your day.
Here are my 5 tips to consider when planning your spring wedding.
Spring wedding tip # 1
Take advantage of lower costs.
A great benefit of booking a spring wedding is lower venue costs, as it is considered an off-peak season, meaning venues you may have previously considered out of budget often offer reductions in their package prices because there is less demand. Late spring often brings lots of warm sunshine and light evenings, so you could end up with a beautiful outdoor 'summer' wedding for a fraction of the price.
There are also several bank holidays in the spring season so you have lots of options for a long weekend of celebrations. Do check whether venue prices rise at these more popular times.
Spring wedding tip # 2
Celebrate the season in your wedding theme.
Since spring is that lovely period of transition between winter and summer, you can basically get away with any colour scheme. Trees are a fresh green and full of blossom, spring flowers are appearing and hopefully so is the sunshine! Think pretty pastels, spring blooms, and fresh greenery! But as summer approaches in late spring, you can also get away with vibrant bursts of yellow, coral, and other bright hues.
Spring has lots to offer when it comes to flowers, with a multitude of colours and varieties. From cherry blossoms, snowdrops and crocuses in early spring to sweet peas, ranunculus and peonies later in the season, spring flowers couldn’t be more romantic.
Spring also brings us an abundance of wonderful, seasonal produce that you can take advantage of in your menu. Lamb is an ever popular choice for spring weddings and a delicious array of seasonal vegetables such as asparagus, jersey royal new potatoes, spinach and watercress make for a vibrant menu.
Spring wedding tip # 3
Have a back up plan for rain!
Spring is a season where you could experience all kinds of weather from ice and snow to warm sunshine - and rain is always a threat - they don't call them April showers for nothing! So please do be prepared in case of bad weather on your wedding day.
If your wedding venue includes an outdoor space, discuss with them what contingency plans are in place in case of rain right before the ceremony. Do you like the indoor space as much as the outdoor one? You don't want to be disappointed if the weather doesn't cooperate.
You can still get some incredible photos outside in the rain. Don’t worry about your dress getting dirty - you're only going to wear it once - it’s so much fun to embrace your wedding day no matter what the weather. Invest in a couple of clear umbrellas and a change of footwear so your feet stay warm and dry. Add a thick coat or fur wrap for some cosy outdoor photos.
For a more in-depth look at preparing for rain, have a look at my rainy wedding day blog here!
Spring wedding tip # 4
Think about the light when planning your wedding timeline.
The importance of good natural light should never be underestimated. While a good photographer will be able to provide great photos regardless, but it makes sense to take full advantage of any natural light available for amazing wedding photos.
If you're planning an early spring wedding, consider having your wedding ceremony earlier in the day. Particularly in March, before the clocks go forward, you can lose the light as early as 5.30pm, meaning fewer daylight hours for your wedding photographs! So a later ceremony, say 2pm or 3pm, wouldn't give you much time afterwards for good light for your photographs.
The great thing about a later spring wedding is that the evenings suddenly get much longer after the clocks go forward and you can get many of the benefits of a summer
If you want to take advantage of the beautiful light for a 'golden hour' portrait session, be mindful of earlier sunset times potentially clashing with the wedding breakfast, speeches or first dance.
Work with your photographer and wedding planner to plan your day to fit your photo sessions in around the other events in your wedding schedule and the sunset timings so you don't miss out on some spectacular images. Read more about planning your wedding timeline here.
The great advantage of a spring wedding is that your sunsets are late enough that they shouldn't clash with any of the main wedding events, but are early enough that you still get a full dancefloor and a great party atmosphere. A summer wedding with a beautiful evening often means that the guests linger outside and the DJ ends up playing to an empty room!
Spring wedding tip # 5
Be prepared for those chilly spring evenings!
Especially if you have an outdoor area for your wedding or for a part of your reception, you'll want to add in a few ways for your guests to stay warm and cosy.
You could think about providing a basket of blankets, adding in some outdoor heating or serving warming drinks.
You could add a lovely jacket or faux fur short coat or wrap to your wedding look! You don't need to wear it all day, but it adds an interesting extra dimension to some of your wedding photos if you choose to wear an extra layer in some of them.
You can get more inspiration for your spring wedding on my blog.
"We loved having Sarah photograph our wedding and capture the special moments, she made us feel super at ease and relaxed and worked with the weather to get some beautiful images that we will treasure for ever."
Emma
If you're planning a spring wedding, I hope these tips help you to make the most of your day. If you're still looking for a photographer to capture your spring wedding please get in touch. I'd love to chat!
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