SANDY & ODYSSEAS
WEDDING
planning GUIDES
Timelines, photo tips, and planning resources to help your day flow beautifully.
PLANNING MADE EASY
From golden hour timing to family photo lists, these resources help you plan a wedding day that feels calm, natural, and beautifully paced. You’ll find practical guides, checklists, and planning tips built around real wedding experience — so your celebration looks incredible and feels even better.
How Long Do Wedding Photos Actually Take?
Turn your prep into a magazine-worthy story with light, styling, and effortless, candid moments.
Getting Ready, But Make It Editorial
A realistic timeline breakdown so you stay relaxed, on schedule, and never miss the fun.
First Look vs Aisle Reveal
Compare emotions, timing, and logistics to choose the reveal that fits your destination day best.
Destination Wedding Timeline Guide
A stress-free timeline for destination weekends—golden hour, travel buffers, and every moment captured beautifully.
BUDGET and
PLANNING
A smart budget doesn’t mean cutting the magic — it means spending intentionally. These guides break down where to invest for the biggest impact (experience, atmosphere, and the photos you keep forever) and where you can save without sacrificing style. Practical, clear, and designed to keep planning calm.
FROM THE BLOG
Luxury Budget Priorities
Where to spend for the biggest payoff: planner, food, lighting, photography—plus what to skip without losing the vibe.
Destination Budget Surprises
The most common hidden costs couples forget—extra nights, transport, vendor travel, permits, overtime, and the buffer that saves stress.
Photography Pricing, Clearly Explained
Learn what’s included in wedding photography pricing, and how to compare photographers beyond hours, packages, and highlight reels.
“SANDY & ODYSSEAS ELEVATED OUR WEDDING IN WAYS WE NEVER EXPECTED.”
They captured moments we didn’t even see. the result? Pure magic.
— Alexa & John, Santorini
The full story
MULTI-DAYS WEDDINGS
Destination weddings aren’t just one beautiful day — they’re a full experience. From the first hugs at welcome drinks to sunlit day-after moments by the sea, weekend coverage lets your story unfold naturally, without rushing everything into a tight timeline.
It’s how we capture the atmosphere, the people, and the in-between magic that makes destination celebrations feel effortless, cinematic, and deeply personal.
Our go-to essentials for Luxury Details
Have these ready in one box when we arrive.
Rings + Ring Box (All Rings)
Engagement ring, both bands, ring box.
Invitation Suite + Envelopes
Invitation, RSVP, details card, envelopes, wax seal.
Vow Books + Love Letters
Vow books, handwritten letters/cards.
Perfume + Signature Scent
Perfume bottle, body oil/cream (if pretty packaging).
Jewelry + Hair Accessories
Earrings, necklace/bracelet, pins/comb, veil clip.
Shoes + A Styled Pairing
Bridal shoes (and optional second pair if iconic).
Heirlooms + Something Sentimental
Family piece, charm, meaningful keepsake.
Ribbon + Loose Florals
Silk ribbon/fabric swatch + a few loose blooms/greenery.
A Calm Planning Checklist
Your WEDDING CHECKLIST
Planning a destination wedding can feel like a lot. This checklist keeps it simple — the eight essentials that help your day flow beautifully, feel calm, and photograph like a dream. Save this, share it with your planner, and thank yourself later.
No.
01
Build Your Timeline
Protect portraits, golden hour, and breathing room all day.
No.
02
Plan Ceremony Timing
Choose flattering light and comfortable timing for everyone.
No.
03
Decide First Look
Pick privacy or tradition, then plan portraits accordingly.
No.
04
Prep Your Details Box
Gather rings, stationery, vows, perfume, and heirlooms.
No.
05
Set Up Getting Ready
Find good light, clear clutter, keep the room calm.
No.
06
Create Family Photo List
Keep group photos fast, organized, and stress-free.
No.
07
Remeber Golden Hour
Steal 10 minutes for sunset magic and romance.
No.
08
Budget With Buffers
Plan for extras like travel, overtime, and weather.
MORE to EXPLORE
Photography
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR VENUE
Light, flow, and logistics matter more than you think—use this guide to choose a venue that photographs beautifully.
Trend Report
NATURAL COUPLE PORTRAITS
Light, flow, and logistics matter more than you think—use this guide to choose a venue that photographs beautifully.
Photography
FLAT LAY DETAIL CHECKLIST
What to gather for editorial flat lays—so your details look polished, intentional, and story-driven.
