Welcome to the OCJ Wedding Planning Portal

First of all... Congratulations!

I am so honored that you've chosen me to document one of the biggest days of your life.

My goal isn't just to take beautiful photos, it's to help make your wedding day feel calm, organized, and intentional so you can be fully present with the people you love.

This page will answer many of the questions that come up throughout the planning process, and I'll continue updating it with helpful resources along the way.

Your Wedding Journey

✔ You're Here → Booked

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📸 Engagement Session

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📅 Timeline Planning

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💍 Wedding Day

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✨ Sneak Peeks (24–48 hours)

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🖥 Gallery Delivery

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🖼 Prints & Albums

What's Next?

Step 1

Schedule your engagement session.

Step 2

Fill out your wedding questionnaire (sent about 8 weeks before the wedding).

Step 3

We'll build your photography timeline together.

Step 4

Enjoy your wedding day while I document it.


Your Engagement Session

Explain:

  • Why engagement sessions matter
  • When to schedule
  • Best seasons
  • Best time of day
  • What to expect

Then include links to your favorite locations.

Examples:

  • Mission San Juan Capistrano
  • Laguna Beach
  • Carbon Canyon
  • Yorba Regional Park
  • Downtown Fullerton


What Should We Wear?

I would make this visual.

Wear Colors That Complement

Cream

Beige

Olive

Rust

Brown

Soft blues

Muted pinks

Avoid:

❌ Neon

❌ Busy patterns

❌ Matching exactly

❌ Large logos

Include examples of good outfits from your own engagement sessions.


Wedding Timeline Examples

I'd make three expandable sections.

6 Hours

Example timeline.


8 Hours

Example timeline.


10 Hours

Example timeline.

Explain why each works best.

Wedding Detail Checklist

This will become one of the most-used sections.

Please Have These Ready

  • Wedding dress
  • Veil
  • Shoes
  • Rings
  • Ring box
  • Invitation suite
  • Vow books
  • Jewelry
  • Perfume/Cologne
  • Bouquet
  • Loose flowers from florist
  • Cufflinks
  • Tie/Bow tie
  • Watch
  • Socks
  • Heirloom items
  • Gifts to each other
  • Something borrowed
  • Something blue

Keep everything together in one box or bag before I arrive.

Family Photo List

Explain why this matters.

Then provide a downloadable template.

Examples:

Bride + Parents

Bride + Mom

Bride + Dad

Bride + Siblings

Bride + Grandparents

Groom + Parents

Groom + Siblings

Both Families

Entire Wedding Party

Gallery Delivery

Walk them through the process.

24–48 hours

Sneak peeks

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6–8 weeks

Full gallery

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Download

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Share

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Print Store

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Album Design

Vendor Recommendations

I'd make this your little black book.

Wedding Planners

Hair

Makeup

Florists

Videographers

DJ

Live Band

Content Creators

Cake

Rentals

Transportation

Hotels

Helpful Resources

This is where I'd continue adding things over time.

Examples:

  • How to Bustle Your Dress
  • First Look vs. Traditional Ceremony
  • Rain Plan Ideas
  • Sample Wedding Timelines
  • Reception Lighting Tips
  • How to Prepare Your Family for Photos
  • Engagement Session Location Guide


💍 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before My Wedding

This could include practical advice like:

  • Eat breakfast and stay hydrated.
  • Build 10–15 minutes of buffer time into your timeline.
  • Keep all your details in one box for photos.
  • Schedule private time together after the ceremony.
  • Trust your vendors—you hired them for a reason.
  • Don't worry if everything doesn't go exactly as planned; some of the most meaningful moments are unplanned.