What part of the day is most important to you?

what would you like the photographer to capture.

Everything depends on your schedule. This is just a list from experience and an estimate of what I've captured before with those times.

When reading this take drive time (if 2 locations) and eating time into consideration.

( only if the ceremony and venue are in the same place )

2hrs - 3hrs:

If you only want photos of:

option 1: bride + groom "getting ready" shots, first look, ceremony, formal family photos, couples shots

option 2: first look, ceremony, formal family photos, couples shots, venue entrance, first dances.

( If venue and ceremony are in same place or two different locations )

4hrs-5hrs:

If you only want photos of:

option 1: bride "getting ready", first look, ceremony, formal family photos, couples shots, venue entrance, first dances, cake/decor shots, etc

option 2: first look, ceremony, formal family photos, couples shots, venue entrance, first dances, cake/decor shots, cutting cake shots etc.

( If venue and ceremony are in two different locations or same location )

6hrs-7hrs:

If you only want photos of:

option 1: Detail shots ( dress, shoes, invite etc), bride getting ready, Bride portrait, first look, ceremony, formal family photos, couples shots, Venue entrance , first dances, cake/decor shots, cake cutting, dance shots

option 2: first look, ceremony, formal family photos, couples shots, Venue entrance , first dances, cake/decor shots, cake cutting, dance shots, bouquet toss, mock exit.

( If venue and ceremony are in two different locations or same location)

8hrs:

If you only want photos of:

option 1: Detail shots ( dress, shoes, invite etc), bride getting ready, Brides portraits, Bride+Bridesmaid, first look, ceremony, formal family photos, couples shots, Venue entrance , first dances, cake/decor shots, cake cutting, dance shots, bouquet toss, fake exit and any other details missing during day

option 2: Bride portraits + family, Groom portraits+ family, first look, ceremony, formal family photos, couples shots, Venue entrance , first dances, cake/decor shots, cake cutting, (sunset couple photos if at sunset) , dance shots, bouquet toss, fake exit and any other details missing during day.

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IF you would like getting ready portraits of the groom and his family, must pay additional to get a second shooter to take his photos while im taking brides photos. ( ONLY if they are getting ready in different locations or IF your time is limited. )

WEDDING TIMELINE EXAMPLE:

This is an 6hr wedding timeline:

They booked from 2-8pm

Two locations: Catholic Church + Reception at a ranch 35 mins from ceremony