i
1 p.m.
Brandi arrives at hotel for details like dress, shoes, jewelry, invitation
1pm - Getting Ready
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
2:00 p.m.
Brandi (or your second photographer if you have one) pops over to the guys' room for groom prep and candids with groomsmen
2:00pm - Guys Depart
IIi
2:15 p.m.
Bride and bridesmaids get dressed.
2:15pm - bridal prep
IV
3:00 p.m.
The ceremony takes place.
3:00PM Ceremony
V
3:30 p.m.
Family portraits.
3:30pm Family Portraits
Note: Family portraits are done 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. I’ll help you create a list of family portraits before the big day.
VI
4:00 P.M.
Wedding Party and Couple Portraits
4:00pm Portraits
Note: Depending on what was taken before the ceremony, this normally takes about an hour total.
VII
4:45 P.M.
Introductions & First Dance
4:45 PM Introductions
VIII
5:30 P.M.
Welcome toasts & salads followed by speeches and entrees.
5:30 pm Dinner
IX
7:15 P.M.
Sunset Portraits
7:15pm Sunset Portraits
If at all possible, we'll steal you away a few minutes before the sun sets. This is usually the best light of the day!
X
8:00 P.M.
Dancing begins
8:00pm Dancing
XI
8:15 P.M.
Cake cutting
8:15pm Cake Cutting
XII
8:50 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!
8:50 pm The exit