S1E3 When The Elopement Photographer Gets To Be The Bride with Connie Chen Part 1

Connie, of Connie Chen Photography, is a wedding photographer and bride-to-be. In this episode she shares her unique perspective on elopements. She discusses how she got into wedding photography and her love for capturing the interactions and emotions between people.

 

Connie and her partner decided to elope because they wanted a low-key, intimate wedding that reflected their personalities. They chose a location in Washington and hired a photographer who they had been following for years. Connie emphasizes that elopements don't have to be just the couple; family can be included too. She also discusses the importance of making decisions based on what feels right for the couple, rather than trying to please others. Connie and her partner plan to have a small at-home reception to celebrate with family and friends after their elopement.

 

The conversation explores the importance of setting boundaries and making intentional choices when planning a wedding. It discusses the pressure to conform to societal norms and the need to prioritize personal preferences and desires. Connie and I share our personal experiences and offer advice on how to create a wedding day that reflects the couple's unique personalities and values. We emphasize the significance of knowing oneself and being intentional about the who, what, where, why, and how of the wedding. The conversation also touches on the evolving nature of weddings and the freedom to challenge traditional expectations.

 

You can find Connie at https://conniechenphotography.com/ 

Give her a follow on Instagram & Tiktok! (She is posting TikToks on the cross-country drive out to WA for their elopement so definitely check it out). 

 

Sound Bites

"Elopements don't have to be just the couple; family can be included too."
"Choosing a location and a photographer are important first steps in planning an elopement."
"Making decisions based on what feels right for the couple is more important than trying to please others."
"It's your wedding day. Like, why are you doing something that you don't want to do?"
"Boundaries are so important. They just let everybody have a great time because then people's feelings don't get hurt and you have space to be yourselves."
"When you are really selective about the people that you choose to spend your wedding day with, it's almost like they know that they made the A-list and it's like, they feel special too."

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
03:04 The Decision to Elope and Choosing a Location
08:04 Selecting Your Photographer
15:09 Making Decisions Based on What Feels Right
25:04 Celebrating with a Small At-Home Reception
28:45 Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Personal Preferences
36:03 Knowing Yourself: Reflecting Your Unique Personalities and Values
46:48 Creating a Fun and Stress-Free Wedding Day
51:01 Challenging Societal Norms and Evolving Weddings