Groom’s Guide: Looking Your Best on the Big Day

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and as the groom, you'll want to look and feel your best. At Move Mountains Co., we know that getting camera-ready can seem daunting, but with the right preparation, you'll be ready to shine in front of the lens. See Mike get ready for his wedding as you read our comprehensive Groom’s Guide to ensure you look and feel your best for every captured moment on your big day.

1. Skincare Routine

Start Early: Ideally, start a skincare routine at least a few months before your wedding. Cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize daily to keep your skin clear and hydrated.

Hydrate: Drink plenty of water in the weeks leading up to your wedding to maintain a healthy glow. Proper hydration is key to looking fresh and vibrant.

Professional Help: Consider visiting a dermatologist or esthetician for professional advice and treatments tailored to your skin type.

2. Grooming Essentials

Haircut: Schedule a haircut about a week before the wedding. This gives your hair a chance to settle and look natural. Avoid drastic changes; stick with a style you’re comfortable with.

Shaving: Decide whether you want to be clean-shaven or keep your facial hair. If shaving, do it the night before to avoid any redness or irritation. If you have facial hair, make sure it’s neatly trimmed.

Nails: Clean and trimmed nails are a must. Consider getting a professional manicure to ensure your hands look their best for close-up shots of the rings.

3. Attire Perfection

Tailored Suit: A well-fitted suit makes a world of difference. Ensure your suit is tailored to your measurements. Try it on a few days before the wedding to make sure everything fits perfectly.

Accessories: Don’t forget the details. Cufflinks, pocket squares, ties, and shoes should all complement your suit. Make sure everything is clean and polished.

Comfort: Break in your shoes before the wedding day to avoid discomfort. You’ll be on your feet a lot, and comfortable shoes will keep you smiling.

4. Healthy Lifestyle

Diet: Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins. Avoid excessive salt and sugar, which can cause bloating and breakouts.

Exercise: Regular exercise not only helps you look your best but also reduces stress. Focus on a mix of cardio and strength training.

Rest: Get plenty of sleep in the days leading up to your wedding. Being well-rested will help you look fresh and energized.

5. On the Big Day

Stay Calm: Nerves are natural, but staying calm will help you look relaxed and confident. Take deep breaths and focus on the joy of the day.

Touch-Up Kit: Keep a small kit with essentials like a comb, blotting papers, and lip balm to handle any last-minute touch-ups.

Smile: The most important accessory is your smile. Genuine smiles look great on camera and reflect the happiness of the day.

6. Practice Makes Perfect

Photo Practice: If you’re not used to being in front of the camera, practice posing and smiling in front of a mirror. This will help you feel more comfortable and natural on the big day.

Engagement Shoot: Consider having an engagement photo session. This is a great way to get used to being photographed and to build a rapport with your photographer.

At Move Mountains Co., we believe every groom deserves to look and feel his best on his wedding day. By following these tips, you’ll be camera-ready and confident, ensuring that every photo captures the true essence of your celebration. Remember, it’s your day too, and with a little preparation, you’ll be ready to shine as brightly as your bride.

To Businesses During Covid-19

During these unprecedented times, a lot of businesses are seeking refuge. Many weddings vendors including wedding photographers and videographers are getting postponement after postponement. Here are a few tips you can do to both get a head of - and weather the storm.

Be proactive - not reactive.

Don’t wait for your clients to contact you. Have a plan, write it down and get in touch with your clients and let them know what your plan is, your availability, how you are handling postponements, and what your policies are, etc.

For us, we have been offering available dates to clients while also encouraging less popular dates, such as Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays (as Saturdays are quite full). 

Know your contractual agreement - this is a time to lean on your agreement, but don’t be inflexible. Your clients are your first priority but remember you yourself/business need to remain sustainable in order to continue to serve them, others, your employees (if you have them), and yourself!

Do your best to accommodate all your clients. You may need to think outside the box and do things you have never done before, like - hire an associate! This inconvenience could be creating a great opportunity for you to make new connections and scale! Stopping thinking you’re the only one that can do it like you.

Be resourceful - not fearful

This is no time to panic, life happens, let’s have a plan and look for opportunity. Right now the government is helping in every possible way to sustain the economy. I am not going to pretend to be an expert on this stuff but here goes…These are the current programs you can take advantage of.

Economic Injury Disaster

First and foremost, if you are a subcontractor, business owner or are self employed in any way, you can apply for the Economic Injury Disaster, https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/ - you will be considered for a $10,000 federal loan that does not need to be paid back.

SBA Paycheck Protection Program

For business owners that carry payroll - the SBA Paycheck Protection Program provides small business access to low interest rate loans (.05%), with payments deferred 6 months. You only need two things to qualify; fewer than 500 employees and have been in business before Feb, 15th 2020.

How much you will qualify for depends on your average payroll over the last twelve months - your monthly payroll multiplied by 2.5 (this can include independent contractors, commissions, etc).

The best part of this loan is that if the money goes towards payroll, rent, and/or utilities, it is 100% forgivable, meaning you don’t have to pay it back. This incentive is to avoid having to layoff stay during this trying time. If you have already laid off some or all of your staff this would allow you to bring them back on. There are some stipulations to this so please do your research.

https://www.sba.gov/document/sba-form--paycheck-protection-program-ppp-sample-application-form

Unemployment,… for the self employed?

This varies from state to state but for perhaps the first time in history you can now collect self employment during this time even if you are a subcontractor! 

(Visit your state website)

Make the most of this season

This is a great time to revisit your processes, explore new systems/tools to improve your workflow and client experience and a time to engage more with your clients and potential future clients via social media. We have the opportunity to come out of this better but that will be based on what we do with our time right now.

Remember - We are all in this together, feel free to reach out if you need help or have questions!