Bridal Boudoir Photography - The Pros & Cons
Being in the midst of engagement season, I’ve been thinking about all the babes who are getting engaged. You’re so excited to start this next chapter of life with your partner, and ready to start bringing all your wedding dreams to life! You may even think about the idea of doing a bridal boudoir photoshoot — but what are all the things that come with that? Is it going to be worth the hassle? I’m putting together a list of pros & cons to booking a boudoir session for the bride-to-be. If you’re considering adding a bridal boudoir session to your pre-wedding plans — you’ll want to read this.
p.s. you DO NOT need to identify as a “bride” in order to be worthy of a wedding boudoir session. We love all the identities here, babe!
What’s the Difference Between Bridal Boudoir and Regular Boudoir?
At the core, nothing! Your Bloom Boudoir experience will look the same as a typical, non-bridal session. We still go through the whole planning process together, create a mood board together to get your vision just right, etc. For most people, when they want to do a bridal boudoir photoshoot it will usually include white or light colored lingerie (lots of lace, too!) a veil, maybe even their wedding shoes or something of their partner’s. But like a regular session, your bridal boudoir photos should represent you, and be a personal celebration. So if that looks completely different than what I described above, that is okay and encouraged! It doesn’t matter what everyone else does — it’s about what’s important to you. Hopefully you’re taking that message with you into wedding planning, too!
On another note: Your entire session doesn’t have to scream “bridal.” You can bring one outfit that celebrates your future married status, and the rest can be whatever you want. We love incorporating multiple looks into one session, so don’t feel boxed into a corner.
Bridal Boudoir — THE PROS
Now that you’re caught up on what bridal boudoir is, let’s go over some of the reasons why you should totally book yourself a session before the big day!
Pre-wedding Confidence Boost
The messages we receive on a daily basis are bad enough — but the body shaming is definitely amplified when you entire the bridal sphere. Booking a boudoir session where you are celebrated as you are instead of bullied can be such a huge boost of confidence. You do so much planning and work for your one wedding day, you should feel like the stunning main character that you are.
Honor Yourself as an Individual
A boudoir session is all about you. You are the star of the show, and we are loving on you head to toe. It’s an opportunity to do something that really honors you, your individuality, and your personality. It’s important to remember that you are your own whole person, and that your partner is a wonderful addition to all that you already have to offer!
Celebrate a Big Life Milestone
Getting married is a big deal! There’s a lot of change happening, and you’re entering a new phase of life with your partner — it’s totally worth all the celebration! Doing a boudoir session for yourself is not only a great way to celebrate who you are and who you’re becoming, but also an excuse to take a day for yourself, to be pampered and feel empowered before the big day.
Great Wedding Gift Idea
This is an obvious one, but it’s still getting a spot on the PROS list. A bridal boudoir session is of course totally about you, but that doesn’t mean your partner can’t enjoy the end result too, right?! Getting your partner a beautiful album full of your favorite photos is a unique and unforgettable gift that can only come from you. It’s special, and of course will have them even more excited for the wedding than they already were!
Bridal Boudoir — THE CONS
Okay, so we’ve seen all the reasons you definitely should book a session, but there are some things that may be a con for some people. Let’s take a look at some things that may hold you back from a bridal boudoir photoshoot.
More Planning on Top of Wedding Planning
There is an added level of planning you’ll take on by booking a boudoir session. You’ll have to figure out a date to schedule your session, allocating time to shopping for outfits, and thinking about what you want your photos to look like. This will all of course be in the midst of planning your wedding, too, which can sound a bit overwhelming. Luckily, you have me in your corner. I love giving you as many resources as I can to make planning seamless and easy, like a complete shopping guide with website links & price and size ranges! I’m here for you every step of the way, so that you can make your voice heard in a quick and simple way that allows me to implement and bring to life at your session. That way you get to show up to the studio, relax, and have fun knowing that I got your back.
An Added Expense
We all know that weddings are expensive, so adding on another expense really has to be worth it to make the budget. There are lots of aspects of your wedding day that require you to pay in full upfront, so every penny counts! That’s why I have pre-session payment plans for boudoir. If you decide on a bridal boudoir session early, you give yourself enough time to plan ahead, and implement a payment plan that you can pay off before your session. That way your collection is broken down into more manageable payments, so you can get everything you want, and show up to your photoshoot excited because it’s already paid for, and not worried about needing to pick out the bare minimum so you can pay it all upfront afterwards. The key here is to get in touch as early as possible, so we can give you as much time before your session as needed for a payment plan. It’s all taken care of directly through Bloom Boudoir, so it’s super easy to manage, and you can do everything via email!
I hope this helps any of you debating a bridal boudoir photoshoot! There are way more pros than cons in my opinion, but if you have any other questions or want to get some more info on pricing and those payment plans — click the button below to set up a consult call with me to chat about it!
