INVITING GUESTS YOU DON'T WANT TO INVITE

It is hard not to feel the pressure to invite everyone you know to your wedding. My rule is, if I haven't seen you in the last 3 years, and we haven't talked in the last 3 years, then I probably won't be inviting you to my wedding. You shouldn't feel pressured to invite people that aren't a part of your life on a somewhat regular basis. 

BOUQUET AND GARTER TOSS

This is a tradition I could leave behind for good. As a wedding photographer and someone who has photographed over 100+ weddings in my career its always the same. An awkward match up that no one wants to do! I have seen in recent years just doing the tosses and not having the garter placed on the woman who catches the flowers. This I can get down with. You still have the fun of the flower catch without the awkward interaction afterwards!

MEANINGLESS FAVORS

Favors are a hard one. What do you give to your guests as a thank you? I can tell you I have enough key bottle openers and beer cozies for an army of people from all of the weddings I have attended as the photographer. Opt for a favor that everyone will love. I love food favors. Cookies are always a hit! You could even write personalized thank yous to each guests (obviously this is easier with a small wedding).