Why Hire a Wedding Journalist?

There are many benefits to hiring a wedding journalist for your big day. Beyond creating a written narrative that commemorates your celebration in an easy to access print magazine, wedding journalism allows you to invest in your own legacy to pass down to the next generation.

But what's in it for you right now?

Photography by Bruce Spear & Madi Board via Bellagala.

Upgrade From a Traditional Photo Book

How many of your photo albums are collecting dust right now on a shelf? It's likely that your wedding album will do the same. If you're not actively reading or passing your wedding magazine around to those who couldn't make it, you can place it in a frame, gift a copy to your loved ones, or keep it pristine in its included plastic sleeve.

A custom wedding magazine Is less than half the size of a photo album and looks great on your coffee table. It's also a keepsake that adds context to each photo in a way that keeps your memory fresh and allows readers to feel as if they experienced everything firsthand. It's a physical piece of media that costs less to print but packs twice the punch through quotes and input by your friends and family members.

Discover a New Perspective on Your Wedding Day

As a wedding journalist, I make sure to interview you and your partner separately to understand why you love them so much and what makes them your ideal life partner. Sometimes it's easier to be sincere to a stranger, and it also helps to be prompted by the right questions.

When I interview your loved ones, I ask personal questions that get to the heart of their emotions."What was it like to watch them fall in love?", "What was your first impression?","Did you have an inkling they would one day exchange vows?"

I'll get thoughtful quotes and reflections you might not hear otherwise. When I send you preview pages, these quotes and some stories may be censored to ensure you and your spouse can enjoy reviewing each page together once the product is finished.

Relive Your Day Through the Eyes of Your Guests

You might not have considered this, but you're extremely busy on your own wedding day. Between exchanging vows, following the timeline, and making it onto the dance floor, you have very limited time to greet everyone and have a conversation.

There are also moments you can't experience firsthand, like guest arrival and pre-ceremony anticipation, or cocktail hour if you leave to pose for photos. I report in person on your wedding day and sit amongst your closest friends and family to make sure you don't miss out on anything. My mission is to be your eyes and ears during those moments so you can feel more connected to your new spouse without fear of FOMO.

Try a New Kind of Wedding Media

I get the whole story, beginning to end. While your photographers, content creators, and videographers hover nearby, I focus on what is going on everywhere else. Your media team has their own purpose, but they are limited in their capability to deliver anything beyond the highlights.

I don't compete with them, rather I enhance their artistry by connecting those moments using observations and detailed notes. I keep track of any timeline changes, unexpected hiccups, or unique surprises that happen spontaneously. I also try to hold dinnertime conversations for insight into what your guests were enjoying most. My microphones are always handy for impromptu interviews or toasts that your bridal party hasn't written down. That way you don't always have to dig through your digital files to revisit the video - you have more flexibility.

Embody Your Main Character Energy

If you're splurging on an editorial photographer for your wedding, what better way to honor that than having those photos featured in a custom editorial magazine? Having a magazine cover gives you an extra confidence boost and an excuse to brag about your wedding without being overtly obnoxious about it.

You now have something to look forward to after your wedding, beyond receiving your final photo gallery. Even if your day is already over, there's something on the horizon for you that maintains that newlywed excitement.