Planning a wedding comes with a lot of moving parts—but you don’t have to figure it all out alone. This space was created to help you feel less overwhelmed and more grounded as you design a day that feels true to you.
We’ve photographed hundreds of weddings in La Crosse, Minneapolis, Denver, and beyond. Along the way, we’ve gathered insight into what makes a wedding day flow smoothly, feel connected, and photograph beautifully. These guides are built from that experience—real advice, real timelines, real stories.
Whether you’re a Type-A planner or flying by the seat of your dress pants, these resources are for you.
Explore Our Most Helpful Wedding Planning Guides
Timeline & Logistics
Scheduling Your Day – A guide to structuring your wedding timeline with intention
Shooting Beforehand – Why pre-ceremony portraits create ease later in the day
Final Checklist – Last-minute details to double-check before you say “I do”
Wedding Day Emergency Kit – Everything you never think to bring (but should)
Getting Ready
Getting Ready – Creating calm, presence, and great light in the morning
To Look or Not to Look – Should you do a first look before the ceremony?
Photos & Portraits
Formal Shot List – A photo checklist that won’t make you lose your mind
Let’s Get Intimate – How to make couple portraits feel natural and connected
Ceremony & Reception
Ready to Say I Do – Ceremony tips to help you stay grounded and present
Clank Your Glass and Shake Your Ass – Reception planning that actually feels fun
Random Tips for a Successful Wedding Day – From lipstick to lighting, things couples always say they’re glad they knew
How We Work
The Process – What it’s like to work with Boxcar Photography from inquiry to gallery delivery
Wedding Portfolio – Real couples, real weddings, real emotion
Extras
Engagement Session Preparation – How to feel comfortable, confident, and like yourselves
Wedding Videography Benefits – Why you might want video—even if you weren’t planning on it
2025 Wedding Trends – Ideas and inspiration for modern, intentional weddings
Your Day, Your Way
These guides are here to support you—not to prescribe what your wedding should look like, but to help you design something that feels personal, present, and real.
Take what serves you. Leave the rest. And if you’re ready to chat more about what it’s like to work with us—we’d love to hear your story.