Essentials for Your Wedding Flat Lay

Written By Sarah King

Everyone loves a good flat lay!!! Here a few tips to help your photographer get a few detail photos you will love.

The Guide

Flat lays are photos I generally start with so keep in mind I will begin with these photos and you will receive these items back shortly after! I recommend pulling the items ahead of time and having them set aside. Also think about having a box with all of the items together! This is much easier and quicker for your photographer and it will keep everything together. After the flat lay I will make sure the box or items get back to you! If needed the coordinator, maid of honor, or I can help put things back where they need to go!

Please keep in mind I will bring a styling kit to the wedding with a ring box, a jewelry tray, and some ribbon just in case! If you have any preferences with any of these items feel free to bring your own or reach out I can send photos of what I have!

Things to Bring:

Here a few items to keep in mind and provide for your wedding photographer!

  • 2 copies of your wedding invitation

  • Your save the date

  • An envelope

  • Wedding shoes (bride and groom)

  • Wedding jewelry (earrings, necklace)

  • Your something old, new, borrowed, and blue

  • Perfume and/or cologne bottle

  • Lipstick any other makeup

  • Your vows/vow books

  • Letters or gifts for one another

  • Ring boxes & wedding rings

  • Groom's cufflinks and/or boutonnière

  • Special items you’re using during your ceremony

  • Custom wedding hanger

  • Heirloom items

  • Bouquet and any additional flowers (There are usually a few leftovers from the florist so feel free to ask if you can have any! Having a few flowers for the flat lay is always beautiful and adds a pop!)

Don't feel overwhelmed by this list! Pick and choose what you'd like to be photographed and remember less is always more. See photos below for more inspiration!

Sarah King