The question most brides agonize over while planning their big day—should I do a first look with my groom?! If you ask me as a wedding photographer? ABSOLUTELY.

Planning your wedding day timeline can be stressful. Determining what to include and what not to is one of the major stressors of a bride. I'm here to tell you why it's important you add bride and groom sunset portraits to your wedding day timeline.

I am a Fredericksburg, Virginia Wedding Photographer here to share the things I have learned that will help you to make sure your best day ever goes off without a hitch!