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The Top 3 Mistakes Couples Make on Their Wedding Day - According to a Melbourne Photographer Who's Seen It All

04-10-2025 11:02 PM CET | Associations & Organizations

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Melbourne weddings are chaotic, emotional, beautiful... and sometimes, a bit of a disaster.

I've photographed and filmed more than 100 weddings across this unpredictable city - from five-star hotel ballrooms in the Central Business District to barefoot ceremonies on the Mornington Peninsula. And while every wedding is unique, I can tell you this: the biggest things that ruin your footage, your photos, and sometimes your entire experience? They're not the obvious ones.

It's not the rain (this is Melbourne, we're used to that). It's not the shoes or the speeches. It's the stuff you never think about - until you're watching your wedding video back wondering why the energy feels... off.

Here are the top three mistakes couples make on their wedding day - and how you can avoid them.

1. You Run Behind Schedule - And Then Expect Us to Fix It

Let's talk time.

Melbourne traffic is a beast. Hair and makeup always take longer than you think. And don't even get me started on the bridal party member who was "just grabbing a coffee" 45 minutes ago.

But here's the thing: Golden hour doesn't wait. Neither do the nerves. Neither does the light.

I've seen 90-minute photo windows get crushed down to 17 frantic minutes in a back alley behind the venue. Couples are stressed, the bridal party's hungry, and everyone's wondering if we can "just Photoshop it later."

We're good - but we're not time travellers. The best shots need time, space, and breathing room.

Fix it:

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Pad your schedule with 10-15 minute buffers between every event

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Assign someone (not you!) to be the timekeeper

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Don't let one person running late ruin the rhythm of your whole day

Bonus: The more relaxed you are, the better you'll look on camera. Every. Single. Time.

2. You Choose Vibes Over Visuals

I get it - you've dreamed of a moody, candlelit reception under festoon lights. It looks so good in Pinterest boards. But here's the raw truth: if your lighting is trash, so is your footage.

We're not filming a horror movie - we're trying to capture your once-in-a-lifetime moments. You'd be shocked how many incredible weddings I've filmed where the speeches were practically invisible, and the first dance looked like it happened in a dungeon.

Fix it:

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Ask your videographer and photographer about the lighting situation - before you lock in your setup

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Fairy lights and candles aren't enough - they're ambience, not actual lighting

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If your venue is dark, consider adding some soft uplights or adjustable white light that your guests won't even notice

A little extra brightness goes a long way on camera - especially in a Melbourne venue where the weather's already playing tricks on you.

3. You Forget the Day Is Actually for You

Here's the wild part: a huge number of couples spend so much time entertaining guests, posing for photos, and checking off their run sheet, that they barely experience their wedding day.

And it shows. On camera. In the vibe. In the body language. The moments where you're genuinely enjoying yourself? Those are gold. But if you're constantly checking your watch or making sure Uncle Greg's got a gluten-free entree... that magic disappears.

Fix it:

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Schedule 10-15 minutes of "no camera, no guests" time right after the ceremony. Trust me, this will be your favourite part of the day.

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Be intentional about your moments - whether that's a quick champagne toast with just your bridal party, or a private vow exchange

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Remember: guests will feed off your energy. The more fun you have, the more fun they will have - and the better your film will feel

You've spent months planning this thing. Don't be a background extra in your own story.

Bonus Mistake: You Hire the Cheapest Photo/Video Package

Look - I know weddings are expensive. But this part? This is the only part that actually lasts.

I can't tell you how many DMs I get from couples who went with the "budget-friendly" videographer and now have shaky footage, bad audio, and an edit that looks like it was done on Windows Movie Maker.

If you're going to invest in anything (besides each other, obviously), let it be the people who are capturing the whole damn thing.

Final Thoughts

Weddings in Melbourne are iconic - but they're also unpredictable. Rain one minute, sun the next. Trams, traffic, chaos, and beauty - all in one messy, unforgettable day.

But when you plan well, trust your team, and let go of the stuff that doesn't matter... That's when the real magic happens. That's when we capture you.

And at the end of the day, that's all that really counts.

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