Wedding Flat Lay

Wedding Flat Lay – what is it and what to include for your wedding day

Flat lays are my favorite way to start photographing your wedding day. But what exactly is a wedding flat lay?!

In a nutshell, it is a carefully curated and styled arrangement of wedding day details. It can include your jewelry, invitations, veil, flowers, textures, and so much more. The goal is to tell a visual story and capture the essence of your style and aesthetic of your wedding day.

I find it’s a beautiful way to preserve these small, but equally important, details of your day that might otherwise be overlooked.

Planning Time for Your Photographer

You’ll want to make sure you structure your timeline in a way so that your photographer has enough time to capture all of these details. I always recommend at least an hour for your photographer to style and photograph your details.

And a time saving tip for you: place all of these details in a box or a bag the week of your wedding. When I arrive on your wedding day, all you have to do is point me to that. No need to run around collecting items, taking time away from hair and makeup. You sit back and relax!

Items to include in your wedding flat lay

Below is a list of items you could include.

Other items

Stationary including two full invitation suites, menus, save the dates, etc.

Vows books

Personalized rings box (I love these from The Mrs. Box)

Bouquet & boutonniere

Extra flowers and greenery

Family heirlooms or antiques

Your “something borrowed, something blue”

Any other important personal items!

A few extra tips for your wedding flat lay

Clean your ring. Your ring will be photographed close up to show off its sparkle so you want to make sure it is extra sparkly!

Styling stems. Your florist can typically provide cut flowers and greenery for you for a nominal fee. Make sure to ask them a few months before the wedding so they have them on hand.

Wedding style. Let me know ahead of time the color scheme and aesthetic you have planned, typically shared in your final questionnaire. I love sourcing items for your flat lays that match your style and color scheme, from ring boxes to dishes and antique items.

Looking for more wedding tips? Check out these family formal tips to make it less stressful on your wedding day.

If you are a couple reading this, I’d love to chat about your wedding day or engagement session in Baltimore and DC! Please feel free to reach out. Now booking for 2025 and 2026 weddings.

Nicole Simensky Photography is a Baltimore wedding photographer for the modern couple, blending authenticity, elegance, and storytelling to capture your wedding day. Creating a comfortable experience that captures heartfelt, authentic memories. Nicole Simensky Photography serves Baltimore, Maryland, Washington DC, and beyond.