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PLANNING YOUR WEDDING |
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TO OBTAIN A MARRIAGE LICENSE: |
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PLANNING THE TIMELINE OF THE WEDDING DAY |
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HOW MUCH TIME IS NEEDED FOR PHOTOGRAPHY? | |
| Time needed for photographs depends on the size of the bridal party and the number of | |
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family members present on the wedding day. Our rule of thumb is: | |
| if 12 people in the bridal party | |
| if 15 close family members on each side | |
| allow 1 hour for photos of the bride and groom individually and together | |
| allow 1-1/2 hours for group photos of the bridal party and family | |
| allow 30 minutes more if bride & groom do not see each other before ceremony | |
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SAMPLE TIMELINE: WEDDING AT A CHURCH, RECEPTION AT ANOTHER LOCATION |
| 60 min | Photos of bride by herself, bride with bridesmaids and bride with her family |
| 45 min | Photos of groom by himself, groom with groomsmen and groom with his family |
| 20 min | before ceremony - stop taking photos, get ready to walk down the aisle |
| 30 min | Ceremony |
| 30 min | Posed shots not taken during ceremony; signing of marriage license |
| 15 min | Receiving Line |
| 45 min | Photos of combined families and bridal party |
| 30 min | Photos of bride and groom together |
| 30 min | Drive to reception |
| 2-4 hrs | Photos of reception: grand entrance, toast, first dance, parents' dance, |
| cutting of the cake, bouquet and garter | |
| 7-10 hrs | Total time photographer at wedding |
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SAMPLE TIMELINE: WEDDING & RECEPTION AT SAME LOCATION |
| Years ago, most ceremonies were held in churches and receptions were held at another |
| location. Today many couples have their ceremony and reception at the same location |
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in an effort to keep costs down.
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| Many couples who schedule their ceremony and reception at the same location choose |
| to see each other before the ceremony and take all the pictures ahead of time. After |
| the ceremony they may take a few more shots, but not many. They are able to spend |
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time with friends and family, some who have flown in from out of state. |
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Bride and groom DO NOT see each other before ceremony: |
| 60 min | Photos of bride by herself, bride with bridesmaids and bride with her family |
| 45 min | Photos of groom by himself, groom with groomsmen and groom with his family |
| 20 min | before ceremony - stop taking photos, get ready to walk down the aisle |
| 30 min | Ceremony |
| 15 min | Posed shots not taken during ceremony; signing of marriage license |
| 25 min | Receiving Line |
| 45 min | Photos of combined families and bridal party |
| 30 min | Photos of bride and groom together |
| Note: Plan to have all pictures done by 30 minutes before sunset | |
| 2-3 hrs | Photos of reception: grand entrance, toast, first dance, parents' dance, |
| cutting of the cake, bouquet and garter | |
| 7-8 hrs | Total time photographer at wedding |
| 1-1/4 hrs | Guests wait for bride and groom to arrive (15 + 25 + 45 + 30 min) at ceremony |
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Bride and groom DO see each other before ceremony: |
| 15 min | Bride and groom spend time alone together before ceremony begins |
| 55 min | Photos of bride and groom individually and together |
| 90 min | Photos of combined families and bridal party |
| 20 min | before ceremony - stop taking photos, get ready to walk down the aisle |
| 30 min | Ceremony |
| Note: Plan to have all pictures done by 30 minutes before sunset | |
| 15 min | Posed shots not taken during ceremony; signing of marriage license |
| 45 min | Bride and groom spend time with guests during hors d' oeuvre hour |
| 2-3 hrs | Photos of reception: grand entrance, toast, first dance, parents' dance, |
| cutting of the cake, bouquet and garter | |
| 7-8 hrs | Total time photographer at wedding |
| 15 min | Guests wait for bride & groom to arrive at ceremony |