Are you planning on having a bridal session with your photographer? My photographer is going to provide full day coverage, which will include about 5 hours in between the ceremony and reception, so I think there should be plenty of opportunity to get all the photos of me in my gown. Can anyone think of any other reason to have a separate bridal session done before the big day? I know some people like to display big bridal prints at the reception, but that's not a big deal for me.