I had the privilege of photographing more out of state weddings in 2016/17 than any other previous year and with that came more rehearsal dinners. If you are thinking of having a destination wedding (or local!) consider having your photographer present while friends and family show up the day/night before, while hosting a rehearsal dinner or having other activities. I love the photos I captured for Alanna & Lou (Handsome Hollow in New York), Katie & Owen (Stouts Island Lodge in Wisconsin),  and Meaghan & Jeremy (Springhill Pavilion & Plonk in Montana) during the day before the actual weddings. Plus, being around close friends and family before the wedding helps everyone get more used to a photographer being around and I think that makes for better photos on the wedding day. Invite your photographer to be more present during every part of your wedding event. You may be surprised at how many great photographs you end up with. Thanks for following along, friends.