first look

the CLIENT EXPERIENCE

to TIMELINE OPTIONS

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1 p.m.

Laura arrives at Bride’s getting ready location and begins capturing details.

1pm - details

Note: Ideally by the time I arrive, hair and make-up is beginning to wrap up. I'll also use this time to capture everyone getting ready behind the scenes!

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2 p.m.

Laura photographs final touches of hair & makeup

1pm - details

2pm - final touches

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2:30 p.m.

Hair & Makeup is finished and bridesmaids get dressed.

1pm - details

2pm - final touches

2:30pm - bridesmaids get dressed

Note: If you and your maids are wearing matching robes or pajamas, we'll take a couple of minutes during this time for a photograph!

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2:45 p.m.

Bride gets dressed

1pm - details

2pm - final touches

2:30pm - bridesmaids get dressed

Note: If the groom or groomsmen are getting dressed at the same location, my assistant photographer will use this time to capture his details and some getting ready portraits.

2:45pm - Bride gets dressed

v

3:15 p.m.

Bride & Groom
First Look

1pm - details

2pm - final touches

2:30pm - bridesmaids get dressed

My favorite part of the day! We'll find a beautiful, intimate setting for you two to see each other for the first time!

2:45pm - Bride gets dressed

3:15PM - first look

vi

3:30 p.m.

Bride & Groom
Portraits

1pm - details

2pm - final touches

2:30pm - bridesmaids get dressed

2:45pm - Bride gets dressed

3:15PM - first look

3:30PM - bride & groom portraits

vii

4:00 p.m.

Bridal Party Portraits

1pm - details

2pm - final touches

2:30pm - bridesmaids get dressed

2:45pm - Bride gets dressed

3:15PM - first look

3:30PM - bride & groom portraits

We'll begin with your bridesmaids, then everyone together, and finish with just the groomsmen.

4:00pm - bridal party

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4:45 p.m.

Family Formals

1pm - details

2pm - final touches

2:30pm - bridesmaids get dressed

2:45pm - Bride gets dressed

3:15PM - first look

3:30PM - bride & groom portraits

Note: I typically reserve this portrait time for immediate family and grandparents and plan for any extended family portraits for 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. 


4:00pm - bridal party

4:45pm - family formals

Ix

5:15 p.m.

Pre Ceremony Portraits
Finished

1pm - details

2pm - final touches

2:30pm - bridesmaids get dressed

2:45pm - Bride gets dressed

3:15PM - first look

3:30PM - bride & groom portraits

This is your time to rest, relax, and prepare to say "I do!" I'll use this time to photograph the ceremony details and any details of the reception that are ready to be captured. 

4:00pm - bridal party

4:45pm - family formals

5:15pm - rest

x

6:00 p.m.

Your Wedding Ceremony

1pm - details

2pm - final touches

2:30pm - bridesmaids get dressed

2:45pm - Bride gets dressed

3:15PM - first look

3:30PM - bride & groom portraits

4:00pm - bridal party

4:45pm - family formals

5:15pm - rest

6:00pm - ceremony

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6:30 p.m.

Extended Family
Portraits

1pm - details

2pm - final touches

2:30pm - bridesmaids get dressed

2:45pm - Bride gets dressed

3:15PM - first look

3:30PM - bride & groom portraits

4:00pm - bridal party

4:45pm - family formals

5:15pm - rest

6:00pm - ceremony

6:30pm - extended family

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7:00 p.m.

I Capture Reception Details as
Bride & Groom join Cocktail Hour 

1pm - details

2pm - final touches

2:30pm - bridesmaids get dressed

2:45pm - Bride gets dressed

3:15PM - first look

3:30PM - bride & groom portraits

4:00pm - bridal party

4:45pm - family formals

5:15pm - rest

6:00pm - ceremony

6:30pm - extended family

Note: I'll use this time to capture your reception details untouched, as well as moments at your cocktail hour

7:00pm - cocktail hour

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7:30 p.m.

Grand Entrances
& Reception Begins

1pm - details

2pm - final touches

2:30pm - bridesmaids get dressed

2:45pm - Bride gets dressed

3:15PM - first look

3:30PM - bride & groom portraits

4:00pm - bridal party

4:45pm - family formals

5:15pm - rest

6:00pm - ceremony

6:30pm - extended family

7:00pm - cocktail hour

7:30pm - reception begins

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8:00 p.m.

Sunset Portraits

1pm - details

2pm - final touches

2:30pm - bridesmaids get dressed

2:45pm - Bride gets dressed

3:15PM - first look

3:30PM - bride & groom portraits

4:00pm - bridal party

4:45pm - family formals

5:15pm - rest

6:00pm - ceremony

6:30pm - extended family

7:00pm - cocktail hour

7:30pm - reception begins

For later sunsets, we'll sneak away for a few minutes to capture that sunset glow! If the sun sets earlier in the day, we won't have this time, or we'll plan for it immediately following extended family portraits.

8:00pm - Sunset portraits

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11:00 p.m.

Bride & Groom Send-Off

1pm - details

2pm - final touches

2:30pm - bridesmaids get dressed

2:45pm - Bride gets dressed

3:15PM - first look

3:30PM - bride & groom portraits

4:00pm - bridal party

4:45pm - family formals

5:15pm - rest

6:00pm - ceremony

6:30pm - extended family

7:00pm - cocktail hour

7:30pm - reception begins

I travel home to edit all of your precious photographs!

8:00pm - Sunset portraits

11:00pm - Bride & Groom Send-off