10 Things to Include in Your Flat Lay Kit
Dreaming of wedding flat lays that capture your unique style and leave your guests speechless? As photographers, we love documenting every heartwarming detail – from the DIY centrepieces to the veil handed down through generations. But those classic flat-lay photos with your stationery and sparkling shoes require a bit more than just luck.
Unlocking the Secret to Stunning Flat Lays
Follow your vision – let's create flat lays that are elevated but still authentically you. Here's how:
Pinterest is not your enemy (if you’re using it intentionally!):
Your Pinterest board is a treasure trove of inspiration but it can quickly become overwhelming. It’s easy to get caught up in wanting to recreate what others have done before, so try to stay focused on finding inspiration beyond your exact search! Search for images that evoke the feeling or vibe you want your wedding to capture, look at art pieces, fashion design, and adjacent inspiration to avoid playing the comparison game.
Share your Pinterest board with your photographer too! It helps us decipher your visual aesthetic, color preferences, and overall wedding vision. Think of us as detectives, taking clues from your general likes and pins to piece together a stunning flat-lay design.
The Perfect Low-Stress DIY
Imagine your beautifully designed invitations nestled on a vintage lace doily you snagged at a thrift store, or a spare strip of fabric from your bridesmaid’s dresses adding a vibrant pop of color. These seemingly insignificant details add layers and texture to photos while helping to tell your unique love story. Plan a cute dinner date near your local thrift or antique shop - the items may not be new to you, but the experience of finding them together adds a special something!
Get Organized with a "Flat Lay in a Box" Kit
Think of it like the most non-specific scavenger hunt ever; these details can be found in your home, passed down from relatives, thrifted, or purchased new. Here are a few suggestions to help guide your search!
Set these items aside for dreamy flat-lay photos:
Your stationery - invitation, RSVP card, and envelopes.
Stationery details - wax seals, personalized stamps.
Loose florals - ask your florist or include extras from bouquets and decor.
Loose decor - ribbons, fabric swatches, small trinkets.
Perfume or cologne bottles.
Photos or items from loved ones or pets included in your day.
Jewelry - earrings, necklaces, THE RINGS.
Ring boxes and jewelry dishes.
Accessories - hairpins, ties, shoes, watches, cufflinks.
Your something old, new, borrowed & blue.
