Things to consider on your wedding Day

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Please feel free to always communicate your needs, whatever they may be.
Whatever the day brings, I’m here to help make this process as stress-free and welcoming as possible. Above all else, my goal is for you two to enjoy this time together, to feel seen, and to remember what matters most.

Every wedding unfolds differently. Some couples bring flowers and some family & friends. While some keep it just the two of them. Whatever shape yours takes, I’ll adjust with you — weaving together the bigger moments with the small, unscripted ones in between.

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Check-In
(Ceremony Appointment)

About 10 to15 minutes before your ceremony appointment time, you’ll need to check in at room 160. Make sure you have your IDs and paperwork ready.

Afterward, you’ll be asked to wait in the designated area until your name is called over the loudspeaker. It should also be on the screens.

Being Called In

When it’s your time, you’ll hear your name and you’ll be called into the another room. You’ll need one witness, if you are having a public marriage (it used to be two, it actually is two on the paperwork but you’ll need to really demand that you have a second witness with them).

Only you two and your witness is allowed in this room. No photo taking is allowed back there or in the waiting room/hallway. (They used to allow us back there but they no longer do)

The officiant will go over a few things such as, if you’ll be exchanging rings, how to pronounce your names and whether you are next or if there is a couple ahead of you (there are usually three couples during a certain appointment block).

Your witness will also sign the paperwork at this time.

First Looks (if you choose one)

A woman in a white dress touches a young man in a military uniform as they walk together in a courthouse or government building.

If time allows, we can fit in a first look before check-in.

This is often one of the rare quiet pockets of the day — before the logistics begin. It doesn’t have to be posed or dramatic; it’s simply a chance to see each other, breathe, and ground yourselves in what the day is really about.

I’ll step back and let the moment be yours, quietly documenting it as it unfolds.

Your Ceremony

The ceremony itself is short and sweet.

The officiant will guide you through every step. All you need to do is slow down: hold hands, look at each other, and let yourselves feel it.

And when it’s time for the kiss — linger just a second longer than you think you should. It feels good in the moment, and (selfishly) it also gives me the perfect chance to capture it..

Family & Group Photos

Right after the ceremony is the best time for family portraits. Everyone’s gathered and emotions are fresh.

We’ll get some at the rotunda and then work our way around the building for more portraits with your family and friends.

Your Portrait Time

After some of the family photos, we’ll hopefully just have some moments to ourselves for your portraits.

We’ll wander together with intention but also space for spontaneity. Don’t worry about posing — just walk, whisper, laugh, lean in. Your family and friends can go on ahead and make their way downstairs or outside for our last photos at the city hall steps.