Wedding flat lay photographs are such a great way to capture all of your personal details and items in a way that is both beautiful and creative. You get to include so many details that may be small in size but hold a huge meaning--all in one photograph. 

Every single flat lay that I get to style is different from the last--see a full wedding gallery here--which is one of the reasons I love doing them. For most weddings, I set aside at least 30 minutes at the start of your day to take your details and arrange them in a way that perfectly represents your wedding. This time is a huge part of my intentional wedding photography approach, ensuring that every detail is captured and its story told exactly how it should be.

And if you want to earn brownie points with your photographer, take the time to organize your wedding detail items in a nice box or bag. That way, everything is in one place, ready to go when they arrive with camera in hand; and you aren't stressing about where you've misplaced your invitation suite or your perfume bottle when you should be getting your makeup touched up or enjoying a glass of champagne with your bridesmaids before the wedding day events start to take place.

It's easy to rush through preparing your items, but the more intentional you are about selecting what to include, the more meaningful and unique your flay lay will be, and the more you will LOVE your final images. That's why I've created a list of items that you won't want to forget when it comes time to gather your flat lay items for your photographer.