Weddings & Life with Taylor Nicole

In this episode Taylor shares 7 creative and unique wedding ideas that you can consider incorporating into your own wedding plans! From live painters to beverage burros, vintage getaway cars and more! Read the Blog Post here Find us on Instagram here Links here: https://julialiveart.com/ https://beverageburro.com/ https://www.plusthepups.com/ https://www.ichewsyoupet.com/about

In this episode Taylor defines candid photos and explain what it looks like to have candid or natural feeling photos during engagement sessions and wedding days. Spoiler alert- your engagement and formal wedding portraits are not true candids! To get great candid images on your wedding day you need to leave time to be present! Read the Blog post here Find us on Instagram here

Taylor Nicole Photography is a team of fine art wedding photographers serving Colorado wedding clients. What does it look like to work with an associate photographer for your wedding day? In this episode Taylor shares a breakdown of the associate wedding photographer process, common misconceptions about associate photographers, and the benefits of working with a wedding photography team! Read the blog post here Find us on Instagram here

In this episode Taylor shares how she incorporates film photography and the film aesthetic into her business. Learn more about what it is like to photograph with film during an engagement session or on a wedding day and how it has changed her approach to photography and her client work. Read the blog post here Find us on Instagram here

In this episode Taylor shares the best ways to communicate your wedding vision and inspiration with your wedding photographer! Use our mood board template here https://www.taylornicolephotography.com/moodboard Read the blog post here Find us on Instagram here

You survived the wait after your preview and your final wedding photo gallery is here! But now what? What do you do with hundreds and hundreds of images? In this episode Taylor shares 7 practical ways to actually enjoy and use your wedding photos! Read the Blog Post here Find us on Instagram here

Welcome to Season Three of the Podcast! Taylor gives a brief overview of what to expect for this season and a recap of the last year! Read the blog post here Find us on Instagram here

Don't Skip These Four Things During Your Wedding Day. In this episode Taylor shares her opinions on four things not to skip or overlook during your wedding day. Listen to the episode to hear all about it!  You can see this episode written out in the blog post here. Find Taylor on Instagram here, and make sure to send her a dm letting her know you listened and love it! Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

How to survive family photos 201. In this episode Taylor shares her opinions on the must haves of the family portraits on a wedding day. Sharing tips on how to be prepared for family photos, also the least and most necessary family photo combinations to make sure you take on the day. Listen to the episode to hear all about it!  You can see this episode written out in the blog post here. Find Taylor on Instagram here, and make sure to send her a dm letting her know you listened and love it! Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

Wedding trend alerts for 2023 and 2024! In this episode Taylor shares her thoughts and opinions about 5 wedding trends and trend predictions for 2023 and 2024 weddings. Talking about eliminating wedding parties, floral decor trends, pearls, disco balls and grand exits! Listen to the episode to hear all about it! You can see this episode written out in the blog post here. Find Taylor on Instagram here, and make sure to send her a dm letting her know you listened and love it! Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

Have you heard of a 'First Look' on a wedding day? It has become fairly common now for the bride and groom to have a first look and see each other before the wedding ceremony. This idea can even be pushed as the "only option" by wedding vendors but that is simply not the case. In this episode Taylor shares first look facts about how a first look impacts a wedding day timeline. Why you might want to consider a first look or what to consider if you do want to wait until the ceremony, things you can do to make your first look meaningful and more. Including a first look in your wedding day can be a great idea, but if you'd prefer to wait to see each other until the ceremony that doesn't automatically mean a hectic timeline or no photos etc. There are alternative timeline ideas that can still help you finish some of the portrait load before the ceremony and free up a bit of time during the cocktail hour. The most important part of the decision about a first look is making sure you are on the same page as your partner and then going from there. You can see this episode written out in the blog post here. Find Taylor on Instagram here, and make sure to send her a dm letting her know you listened and love it! Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

Have you ever wondered how long a photographer needs to capture a wedding day? How much time to leave for portraits, for getting ready ect? In this episode Taylor explains the ideal photo timeline that photographers dream about having on a wedding day. From arriving to the wedding to the send off (or staged send off!) how long to leave for each section of your wedding day and why. The Ideal Wedding Day Photography Timeline 1:00- Photographer arrives 1:05- Details 2:00- Getting ready outfits for Bride and Bridesmaids 2:10- Bride getting ready, Groom getting ready by second photographer 2:40- Bridesmaid first look, groom and groomsmen boutonnieres pinned 2:45- Bride first look with Dad 3:00- First look & couple's formal portraits 3:45- Bridal party portraits 4:30- Pre-ceremony portraits finished as guests begin to arrive - photographers capture the ceremony and reception room details 5:30- Ceremony 6:15- Cocktail hour, family portraits, enjoy time with guests 7:00- Bustle dress while guests find their seats 7:15- Grand entrance into reception 8:00- Golden hour portraits (15 minutes) 9:00- End of coverage/ Staged Send Off You can see this episode written out in the blog post here. Find Taylor on Instagram here, and make sure to send her a dm letting her know you listened and love it! Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

Planning and preparing for your engagement session can be overwhelming. There are so many variables- location, attire, style, weather ect. In this episode Taylor explains five simple ways you can plan to up level your engagement portraits. Some are big picture vision steps and others are simple and practical changes you can make the day of the session itself. 1- Create a vision for your session 2- Timeless and neutral color outfit choices 3- Having hair, makeup and nails professionally styled, also a fresh haircut and shave 4- Practical steps for better photos 5- Relax, have fun and trust your photographer! You can see this episode written out in the blog post here. Find Taylor on Instagram here, and make sure to send her a dm letting her know you listened and love it! Thanks for listening and happy wedding (and engagement session) planning!

Trusting your wedding photographer is the most important thing you can do on your wedding day to guarantee beautiful wedding portraits. In this episode Taylor explains what it looks like to trust your photographer. How to communicate your vision and must have images without sending over long shot lists or chaotic Pinterest boards. You can see this episode written out in the blog post here. Find Taylor on Instagram here, and make sure to send her a dm letting her know you listened and love it! Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

The podcast is back! Insert applause here. In this episode Taylor explains the new changes coming to the podcast. The new episode release schedule (spoiler every other week now) and fun bonus episodes for q&a or behind the scenes stories from Taylor that will occasionally be released on the off weeks. And she gives a recap of the rest of 2022 life updates. You can see this episode written out in the blog post here. Find Taylor on Instagram here, and make sure to send her a dm letting her know you listened and love it! Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

When are you 'supposed' to greet all of your wedding guests? Do you need to have a receiving line? Or how can you save your cocktail hour to get to mingle with your guests and keep your wedding day more relaxed? In this episode Taylor shares about the pros and cons of multiple strategies of greeting wedding guests and how these might work for you and your wedding day plans. Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-027-when-to-greet-your-guests/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

Does being in front of a camera make you nervous? Do you ever see pictures of others and wonder how they so effortlessly pose? In this episode Taylor shares 5 practical things you can do today to take ‘better' photos. This goes for professional portraits like engagement sessions or wedding portraits and also for those iPhone pictures you take with friends. Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-026-5-things-you-can-do-to-instantly-improve-your-photos/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

Want to know what your wedding photographer really thinks about hot topics like portrait timing, fake vs real florals, tipping your vendors? In this episode Taylor shares her opinion about common wedding topics and questions podcast listeners have asked! Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-025-hot-takes-from-your-wedding-photographer/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

In this episode Taylor shares about the busiest month in her career as a wedding photographer. Also the back story to how she got started in photography in the first place, how she specialized in weddings specifically and her goals for the future of her career. Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-024-why-i-became-a-wedding-photographer-start-of-season-recap/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

What if it rains on your wedding day? Does that thought make you cringe just a little bit inside? That's okay. No one wants to think about something as uncontrollable as bad weather on their wedding day. In this episode Taylor shares about how to cope and good strategies to use if the weather takes a turn for the worse during your wedding. Links for the clear umbrellas mentioned in the episode- (these are Taylor's amazon affiliate links, purchases do lead to a small commission) 2 pack of umbrellas 12 pack of umbrellas Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-023-weather-on-your-wedding-day/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

Taylor photographed the 200th wedding of her career over the last weekend and she is here to share all the details and stories of the fun weekend but it doesn't stop there- In this episode Taylor shares a recap of the most important lessons she has learned over the last 200 weddings of her career. These tips are both from a photographers perspective and geared toward couples planning weddings now too. Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-022-ive-photographed-200-weddings-now/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

If you're planning a wedding I can almost guarantee that you need a date night! Planning can be stressful but thankfully wedding planning itself is full of lots of little excuses to plan intentional date times together. For the sake of the wedding right? Kidding! In this episode Taylor shares 16 date night ideas related to wedding planning. A quick summary- 1. Engagement Session Date night 2. Date day shopping for wedding attire 3. Exploring around your wedding venue date day 4.Registry Shopping Date day 5. Working out together/Hobbies together 6. Cake, Catering or Wine tasting 7. Apartment Shopping/House Hunting 8. Dance Lessons 9. Choosing your wedding songs/music night 10. DIY Cocktails to discover your signature drinks for your reception 11. Honeymoon Planning 12.A Staycation day/morning 13. Rehearsal Dinner Scouting (aka eating out!) 14. Pre-marital Counseling Together 15. No wedding talk allowed date days 16. Timed wedding planning date nights Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-021-date-night-ideas-while-wedding-planning/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

Are you in the process of planning your wedding grand exit/send off? Does your venue allow sparklers? Or maybe you are just looking for some unique ideas for a send off too. In this episode Taylor shares about wedding send off ideas and alternatives as well as gives advice on how to get the perfect send off pictures! List of send off material ideas/alternatives: 1. Sparklers 2. Confetti (biodegradable confetti can be purchased at - https://ecofetti.com https://www.theconfettibar.com/biodegradable-confetti/ 3. Streamer Tubes- linked here 4. Flower petals, dried flowers, lavender seeds and fall leaves 5. Bubbles 6. Paper Airplanes 7. Ribbon Wands 8. Glow Sticks/LED wands 9. Floating lanterns 10. A Balloon Release 11. A Butterfly Release 12. Ringing Bells 13. Bird Seed 14. Personalized Pennant Flags 15. Feathers 16. A Tunnel of Your Guests Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-020-send-off-ideas-alternatives/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

Are you in the process of planning your wedding reception? Not sure of how much cocktail hour you can spend with your guests? Do you wonder how to have your send off captured? In this episode Taylor shares about the cocktail hour and wedding reception. Sharing practical advice about how to be prepared to bustle the dress, the best time to greet your guests, and how to capture your send off perfectly. Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-019-everything-wedding-receptions/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

Are you nervous about your wedding portraits? Wondering how to feel relaxed in front of the camera? In this episode Taylor shares about the family portraits, bridal party portraits and the formal couple's portraits of the wedding day. Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-018-everything-wedding-portraits/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

Are you in the process of planning your wedding ceremony? Or are you stressed about the ceremony on your wedding day because you don't know what to expect? Then this episode is for you! Taylor shares all things wedding ceremonies from traditions to order to things commonly overlooked. Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-017-everything-about-the-ceremony/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

Welcome to the Everything series! Taylor is going to share all of her advice and behind the scenes knowledge about the entire wedding day. Starting off the series this week is Everything about Getting Ready. From timing, who should be there, and things often forgotten and more Taylor shares all about getting ready on wedding days. Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-016-everything-getting-ready/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

Are you in the process of choosing your bridal party members? Or are you a matron of honor or best man? Then this episode is for you and for your fellow bridal party members! In this episode Taylor shares about the roles of bridesmaids and groomsmen during the wedding planning process and during the wedding day, as well as practical advice of what to and what not to do while you're a bridesmaid/groomsman. Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-015-bridal-party-dos-donts/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

Want a stress free wedding planning experience? Taylor's number one piece of wedding planning advice is to trust the vendors you hire for your wedding day. Do you like a more hands off planning approach or do you struggle to trust people to do their jobs? In this episode Taylor shares tips and pieces of advice on what it takes to trust your vendors from the hiring process forward, how to communicate with your vendors to promote and establish trust, and the benefits of trusting your vendors! Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-14-trusting-your-wedding-vendors/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

Let's Talk About Bridezillas. In this episode Taylor defines what a bridezilla (or groomzilla) is technically... Then shares some interested advice and opinions on the topic. This might change the way you think about the term bridezilla in the future too! Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-013-lets-talk-about-bridezillas/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

As a wedding photographer Taylor witnesses a lot of toasts, and a LOT of bad wedding toasts. So listen in on this funny episode to hear a list of what NOT to do and then a list of what to do for a good wedding toast at the end. Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-012-how-to-give-a-bad-wedding-toast Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

Pinterest, social media and google are a never ending source of wedding inspiration, but how should you design and style your wedding day? Taylor lists out genres of wedding styles to research, ideas on how to make your wedding day unique and places to find specific wedding information instead of general. Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-011-choosing-your-wedding-style/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

Everyone has an opinion about weddings and your wedding plans. Learn how to navigate the maze of opinions and advice in this podcast episode. Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-010-how-to-handle-unsolicited-wedding-advice/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

Taylor lays the ground work for how to prioritize different parts of your wedding day while planning it. Start by setting your budget, then select your top must haves whether that be vendors or time prioritization, then plan according to your priorities! Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-009-how-to-set-priorities-while-wedding-planning/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

Taylor outlines key moments that couples can involve parents in during the wedding day. General advice for parents during the wedding day. And tips for navigating difficult parent relationships during the wedding day and specifically family photos. Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/008-all-things-parents-during-the-wedding-day/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

Taylor lists out helpful steps and details of the process to legally change your last name. References the paid option of Hitchswitch- https://www.hitchswitch.com Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/007-how-to-legally-change-your-last-name/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

Taylor has compiled online research, past bride's recommendations and her wedding experience to create the ultimate wedding emergency kit list- Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-006-the-ultimate-wedding-day-emergency-kit/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Here is the list: Safety pins Bobby pins- for multiple hair colors just in case they sho Straight pins- sometimes you need extras for boutonnieres and if you get short straight pens you could even re-attach a flower to a boutonniere/bouquet if it fell off but pushing the small pin through the middle the blossom into the stem Band-aids Floss Toothbrush and toothpaste Hairspray Deodorant- specifically an extra of the bride & groom's favorite brands if they're picky Foot deodorant Thigh chaffing guard Eye drops Nail polish & remover Clear nail polish Nail trimmers A razor Tampons & pads Fashion tape Micro stitch gun - link here Earring backs- genius idea from my friend Jadyn! We all know how easy it is to loose an earring back! Pain relievers Antacids Nausea medicine for anxious stomachs Super glue Baby powder Lint roller Hand lotion Chap stick Sunscreen Bug spray Tweezers Q-tips Static guard Crochet hooks for dress buttons (not the tiny kind, think something you could easily wrap around a phone cord in width. I've seen some baby crochet hooks that can't grab the button elastic at all) Portable phone charger Tissues Small snacks (like granola bars or crackers) Blister balm Stain remover! The tide to go sticks are pretty magical White chalk- also might work to rub over stains Scissors Mints Hair ties Clear fishing line Also a few additions to consider are- a steamer/iron, umbrellas, and extra bottled water Thanks for listening and happy wedding planning!

One of the first steps of wedding planning, after finding your venue, is to hire your photographer. Is this episode about choosing your wedding photographer Taylor dives into... -Different photography styles -How to search for photographers -How to reach out and inquire with different photographers -Questions to ask potential photographers -How to know if a photographer is a good fit for you? -And advice about reaching out to photographers and wedding vendors in general. Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-005-how-to-choose-your-wedding-photographer-101 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy photographer searching!

So you're engaged and finally ready to dive into wedding planning. What's first- getting that date and location. There are some key things to consider and understand before you sign with your wedding venue. In this episode Taylor will talk through all the venue details you should find out as your search. Episode blog post- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-004-things-to-consider-when-choosing-your-wedding-venue/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/ Thanks for listening and happy venue hunting!

It's time to dive into wedding topics! In this episode Taylor shares just about everything you need to know about first looks. What is a first look? How do you decide if you should see each other before the ceremony? Does your photographer recommend having a first look? How does a first look affect your wedding day timeline? And more This episode can be found written out on the blog here- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-003-everything-you-need-to-know-about-first-looks/ Find Taylor on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/

It's time to get to know your podcast host, Taylor. She shares about her life, background, how she got into wedding photography and many other fun stories & facts. This episode can be found here- https://taylornicolephotography.com/002-get-to-know-your-host/ Find Taylor on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/

Taylor is starting a podcast! This episode is an intro to Taylor and why, as a Denver based wedding photographer, she is starting a podcast to give advice to anyone planning a wedding. Episodes in this podcast will be about weddings and life. This episode can be found here- https://taylornicolephotography.com/episode-001-intro-to-weddings-life-with-taylor-nicole-podcast/ Find Taylor on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/taylornicolephotography_/