Props can add a fun and personal touch to your pictures. Whether it’s a blanket, a vintage bike, balloons, or something that signifies your relationship, props can help tell your story. My honest advice though when planning a pre-wedding session is to keep things simple and bring as little as possible unless it is absolutely necessary for your envisioned shoot, such as a picnic hamper. Leave anything you don’t need for the shoot at home or in the car. The last thing you want to do is have to put down bags, empty your pockets, or answer your phone every 5 minutes. It breaks the flow of the session the more you have to interrupt it to pick up/put stuff down. The two exceptions to this are:
Those looking to wear specific shoes that might not be the most comfortable, but that look good. Taking a comfortable pair of shoes to walk in saves any broken ankles or discomfort. Those who want to consider a second outfit change, though this can often be achieved simply through clever layering.