Engagement Photos: Brew Crew

Wondering if an engagement session is necessary? For Kim Thiel Photography, they view an engagement shoot as an essential part of getting to know the bride and groom. Kim's cohort Jason says, "It's a chance for us to learn their personalities and build rapport with them so on their special day we aren't meeting them with our cameras for the first time."
     Jason suggest challenging your photographer to make the session creative and personal. That's what they did with soon-to-be marrieds Joelle and John. The couple, now both physical education teachers, met in college, where he played baseball and she played softball. The baseball motif will continue through their November Oshkosh wedding, with themed center pieces (think baseballs, popcorn and peanuts), cakes, cookies and even a trivia game. In order for John and Joelle to kiss, guests will have to answer baseball questions, pitting a bride's team versus a groom's team. The first team to get three runs will end each inning, and the score will be tallied by the maid of honor and best man on an old school scoreboard. (I would strike out at this game, so good lucks guests!)
     If you're wavering on the engagement session idea, think of it as your photographer's dress rehearsal. You can let them know what you like and what you don't like–something you don't want to leave until the wedding day.