WEDDING DAY CHECKLIST

As your photographer, we require sufficient time for us to create the best possible images for you. We’ve created this quick guide to help you on your wedding day and explain our expectations.


HOTEL/AIRBNB/VENUE SUITE

  • Strongly recommend: You both get ready at the same hotel. If not, no more than 10 mins apart. 

  • Hotel room: Spacious area like a suite. Higher floor (allows more light in the room). 

  • CONSIDER: Booking 2 separate rooms for the bride, one for prep and one for portraits. 


DETAILS

  • Please lay out your items somewhere in the room for us to photograph. This includes: Shoes, Rings, Jewelry, watches, small gifts, etc. 

  • Designate a bridesmaid to assist us with carrying the dress.

  • Minimum time required:  20 Min



GETTING READY PHOTOS

  • Candid moments of laughter, getting dressed, makeup and more.

  • Shots with your girls in robes, PJs, etc.

  • Shots of the groom fixing his tie, putting on shoes, etc. 

  • Minimum time required: 1 Hour


MAKEUP

  • Bride should NOT GO LAST for makeup just in case things run slightly behind. At least second to last.

  • Allow a 15-20 min buffer for makeup/hair to finish and complete final touch-ups. 

THE FIRST LOOK

  • Seeing each other for the first time prior to the ceremony.

  • Advantage: Allows significantly more time for intimate portraits together, and potential wedding party/family photos.

  • Minimum time required: 1.5-2 hours


THE CEREMONY

  • Walk slowly as you approach the aisle and soak in all the love. We will be snapping plenty of photos

  • Advise your officiant to step out of the shot for the first kiss.

  • When exiting, walk slowly, keep your heads up and smile and enjoy your loved ones cheering you on. 

  • Estimated Ceremony length: 30 Min



PORTRAITS: FAMILY

  • Immediately after the ceremony. If everyone is not present, photos will have to be taken at the reception (can’t cut into bride/groom portraits)

  • We require that someone is designated to gather family members (bridesmaid, planner, etc.)

  • Minimum time required: 15 Min


PORTRAITS: THE WEDDING PARTY

  • Various poses of the Bridesmaids, Groomsmen, Ring bearer, flower girl, etc.

  • Minimum time required: 15-20 Min



PORTRAITS: THE LOVELY COUPLE

  • This is extremely important. Intimate portraits between you to. Enjoy the moment and allow us to guide throughout this part of the wedding. It is a mini photoshoot!

  • Photos around the venue

  • Room Reveal Photo (optional)

  • Minimum time required: 45 Min - Hour


THE RECEPTION

  • Specific shots with any additional family members/friends

  • Brief “Night” Portraits with the bride & groom. 

  • Optional exit (sparklers, bubbles, glow sticks, etc.)

  • MINIMUM 10 minutes needed for decoration photos.


REMEMBER: THE CAMERA IS ALWAYS ON YOU

Enjoy the moment and allow your vendors to do the work for you. Avoid using your cell phone!