i
12 p.m.
Brandi arrives at hotel for details like dress, shoes, jewelry, invitation
12pm - Details
Note: Ideally by the time we arrive, hair and make-up is already wrapping up. If something is going to delay the beginning of the day, it’s often HAMU.
Ii
1:15 p.m.
Brandi (or your second photographer if you have one) pops over to the guys' room for groom prep and candids with groomsmen
1:15pm - Guys getting ready
IIi
2:30 p.m.
Bride and bridesmaids get dressed.
2:30pm - Bridal prep
IV
3:00 p.m.
The first look takes place.
3:00 First Look
Note: The First Look can take place at the getting ready location, ceremony, or reception location. It’s up to you! Although I'm happy to make recommendations.
V
3:15 p.m.
Couple + wedding party portraits.
3:15pm - Portraits
VI
5:00 p.m.
The ceremony takes place.
5:00PM Ceremony
VII
5:30 p.m.
Family portraits.
5:30pm Family Portraits
Note: We do family portraits right after the ceremony because everyone you need will be easy to grab. If you can give your family notice that we’ll be taking pictures immediately after the ceremony, that will also ensure that no one wanders off. We’ll help you create a list of family portraits before the big day.
VIII
6:00 P.M.
Just Married Portraits
6:00pm Portraits
Note: Depending on what was taken before the ceremony, we might grab 1 or 2 more full bridal party shots. At the very least, we’ll grab a few shots of you at the ceremony site.
IX
6:30 p.M.
Wedding party lines up
6:30 pm line up
Note: Your wedding party was likely at the bar at cocktail hour while you finished your portraits. It will take a few minutes to round them up and make sure the DJ has all the names correct for intros.
X
6:40 P.M.
Introductions, First Dance, & Parent Dances
6:40 pm Introductions
XI
7:00 P.M.
Welcome toasts & salads followed by speeches and entrees.
7:00pm Dinner
XII
8:15 P.M.
Cake cutting
8:15pm cake cutting
XIII
8:45 P.M.
Dancing begins
8:45pm Dancing
XIV
9:50 P.M.
The Exit
8:15pm The Exit
Note: This can be staged if your party lasts longer than your photography coverage. We just grab a handful of your wedding party and family, do a faux exit, then you can return to your guests!
XV
9:50 P.M.
The Exit
Note: This can be staged if your party lasts longer than your photography coverage. We just grab a handful of your wedding party and family, do a faux exit, then you can return to your guests!
9:50pm The exit