In most cases, it's advisable from a timeline perspective for the bride and groom to have a first look and then to do a majority of their portraits prior to the ceremony. This tends to create a more relaxed flow for the day.
However, only you can decide whether it's a priority for you to wait until the walk down the aisle to see your fiancé. So pick the option below that best suits you!
do you plan to
do a first look?
yes, I'm all
for a first look.
no thanks,
i think I'll wait.
will you have a long
break between events?
will you have
a long break?
This refers to a break of more than two hours between the ceremony and reception (as opposed to a shorter break like a cocktail hour). Lengthy delays like this typically occur only at Catholic weddings.
It's worth noting that this scenario is one that often lends itself well to shooting portraits after the ceremony and thus may not require a first look for making the day flow smoothly.
yes, I'll have
a long break.
yes, I'll
have a
long break.
no, my events
are back-to-back.
no, my
events are back-to-back.
WILL YOU HAVE A LONG
BREAK BETWEEN EVENTS?
WILL YOU HAVE
A LONG BREAK?
This refers to a break of more than two hours between the ceremony and reception (as opposed to a shorter break like a cocktail hour). Lengthy delays like this typically occur only at Catholic weddings.
It's worth noting that this scenario is one that often lends itself well to shooting portraits after the ceremony and thus may not require a first look for making the day flow smoothly.
yes, I'll have
a long break.
yes, I'll
have a
long break.
no, my events
are back-to-back.
no, my
events are back-to-back.
WILL YOU TRAVEL
BETWEEN LOCATIONS?
Travel time is something couples often don't take into much consideration, but it can really add up over the course of a wedding day and thus is an important factor for including in a timeline.
It's also important to consider all points in the day that can involve travel – including travel between venues as well as travel to and from portrait locations.
Travel time is something couples often don't take into much consideration, but it can really add up over the course of a wedding day and thus is an important factor for including in a timeline.
It's also important to consider all points in the day that can involve travel – including travel between venues as well as travel to and from portrait locations – even if everything is fairly close together.
yes, I'll need to allow travel time.
no, I'll be staying
at one site all day.
no, I'll be staying at one site all day.
WILL YOU TRAVEL
BETWEEN LOCATIONS?
Travel time is something couples often don't take into much consideration, but it can really add up over the course of a wedding day and thus is an important factor for including in a timeline.
It's also important to consider all points in the day that can involve travel – including travel between venues as well as travel to and from portrait locations.
Travel time is something couples often don't take into much consideration, but it can really add up over the course of a wedding day and thus is an important factor for including in a timeline.
It's also important to consider all points in the day that can involve travel – including travel between venues as well as travel to and from portrait locations – even if everything is fairly close together.
yes, I'll need to allow travel time.
no, I'll be staying
at one site all day.
no, I'll be staying at one site all day.
WILL YOU travel
BETWEEN LOCATIONS?
Travel time is something couples often don't take into much consideration, but it can really add up over the course of a wedding day and thus is an important factor for including in a timeline.
It's also important to consider all points in the day that can involve travel – including travel between venues as well as travel to and from portrait locations.
Travel time is something couples often don't take into much consideration, but it can really add up over the course of a wedding day and thus is an important factor for including in a timeline.
It's also important to consider all points in the day that can involve travel – including travel between venues as well as travel to and from portrait locations – even if everything is fairly close together.
yes, I'll need to allow travel time.
no, I'll be staying
at one site all day.
no, I'll be staying at one site all day.
WILL YOU TRAVEL
BETWEEN LOCATIONS?
Travel time is something couples often don't take into much consideration, but it can really add up over the course of a wedding day and thus is an important factor for including in a timeline.
It's also important to consider all points in the day that can involve travel – including travel between venues as well as travel to and from portrait locations.
Travel time is something couples often don't take into much consideration, but it can really add up over the course of a wedding day and thus is an important factor for including in a timeline.
It's also important to consider all points in the day that can involve travel – including travel between venues as well as travel to and from portrait locations – even if everything is fairly close together.
yes, I'll need to allow travel time.
no, I'll be staying
at one site all day.
no, I'll be staying at one site all day.
Do you want your
grand exit captured?
Do you want your exit captured?
This is a detail that plays a big part in how much photography coverage you need, as it determines whether your photography team will stay through your entire reception rather than leaving an hour or so earlier.
In cases where that extra coverage time creates too much budget strain, some couples stage an exit earlier in the evening – which may also allow more guests to participate.
This is a detail that plays a big part in how much photography coverage you need, as it determines whether your photography team will stay through your entire reception rather than leaving earlier.
In cases where that extra coverage time creates too much budget strain, some couples stage an exit earlier in the evening – which may also allow more guests to participate.
yes, I want my exit captured.
no, I don't need all-day coverage.
DO YOU WANT YOUR
GRAND EXIT CAPTURED?
DO YOU WANT YOUR
EXIT CAPTURED?
This is a detail that plays a big part in how much photography coverage you need, as it determines whether your photography team will stay through your entire reception rather than leaving an hour or so earlier.
In cases where that extra coverage time creates too much budget strain, some couples stage an exit earlier in the evening – which may also allow more guests to participate.
This is a detail that plays a big part in how much photography coverage you need, as it determines whether your photography team will stay through your entire reception rather than leaving earlier.
In cases where that extra coverage time creates too much budget strain, some couples stage an exit earlier in the evening – which may also allow more guests to participate.
yes, I want my exit captured.
no, I don't need all-day coverage.
DO YOU WANT YOUR
GRAND EXIT CAPTURED?
DO YOU WANT YOUR
EXIT CAPTURED?
This is a detail that plays a big part in how much photography coverage you need, as it determines whether your photography team will stay through your entire reception rather than leaving an hour or so earlier.
In cases where that extra coverage time creates too much budget strain, some couples stage an exit earlier in the evening – which may also allow more guests to participate.
This is a detail that plays a big part in how much photography coverage you need, as it determines whether your photography team will stay through your entire reception rather than leaving earlier.
In cases where that extra coverage time creates too much budget strain, some couples stage an exit earlier in the evening – which may also allow more guests to participate.
yes, I want my exit captured.
no, I don't need all-day coverage.
DO YOU WANT YOUR
GRAND EXIT CAPTURED?
DO YOU WANT YOUR
EXIT CAPTURED?
This is a detail that plays a big part in how much photography coverage you need, as it determines whether your photography team will stay through your entire reception rather than leaving an hour or so earlier.
In cases where that extra coverage time creates too much budget strain, some couples stage an exit earlier in the evening – which may also allow more guests to participate.
This is a detail that plays a big part in how much photography coverage you need, as it determines whether your photography team will stay through your entire reception rather than leaving earlier.
In cases where that extra coverage time creates too much budget strain, some couples stage an exit earlier in the evening – which may also allow more guests to participate.
yes, I want my exit captured.
no, I don't need all-day coverage.
DO YOU WANT YOUR
GRAND EXIT CAPTURED?
DO YOU WANT YOUR
EXIT CAPTURED?
This is a detail that plays a big part in how much photography coverage you need, as it determines whether your photography team will stay through your entire reception rather than leaving an hour or so earlier.
In cases where that extra coverage time creates too much budget strain, some couples stage an exit earlier in the evening – which may also allow more guests to participate.
This is a detail that plays a big part in how much photography coverage you need, as it determines whether your photography team will stay through your entire reception rather than leaving earlier.
In cases where that extra coverage time creates too much budget strain, some couples stage an exit earlier in the evening – which may also allow more guests to participate.
yes, I want my exit captured.
no, I don't need all-day coverage.
DO YOU WANT YOUR
GRAND EXIT CAPTURED?
DO YOU WANT YOUR
EXIT CAPTURED?
This is a detail that plays a big part in how much photography coverage you need, as it determines whether your photography team will stay through your entire reception rather than leaving an hour or so earlier.
In cases where that extra coverage time creates too much budget strain, some couples stage an exit earlier in the evening – which may also allow more guests to participate.
This is a detail that plays a big part in how much photography coverage you need, as it determines whether your photography team will stay through your entire reception rather than leaving earlier.
In cases where that extra coverage time creates too much budget strain, some couples stage an exit earlier in the evening – which may also allow more guests to participate.
yes, I want my exit captured.
no, I don't need all-day coverage.
DO YOU WANT YOUR
GRAND EXIT CAPTURED?
DO YOU WANT YOUR EXIT CAPTURED?
This is a detail that plays a big part in how much photography coverage you need, as it determines whether your photography team will stay through your entire reception rather than leaving an hour or so earlier.
In cases where that extra coverage time creates too much budget strain, some couples stage an exit earlier in the evening – which may also allow more guests to participate.
This is a detail that plays a big part in how much photography coverage you need, as it determines whether your photography team will stay through your entire reception rather than leaving earlier.
In cases where that extra coverage time creates too much budget strain, some couples stage an exit earlier in the evening – which may also allow more guests to participate.
yes, I want my exit captured.
no, I don't need all-day coverage.
DO YOU WANT YOUR
GRAND EXIT CAPTURED?
DO YOU WANT YOUR
EXIT CAPTURED?
This is a detail that plays a big part in how much photography coverage you need, as it determines whether your photography team will stay through your entire reception rather than leaving an hour or so earlier.
In cases where that extra coverage time creates too much budget strain, some couples stage an exit earlier in the evening – which may also allow more guests to participate.
This is a detail that plays a big part in how much photography coverage you need, as it determines whether your photography team will stay through your entire reception rather than leaving earlier.
In cases where that extra coverage time creates too much budget strain, some couples stage an exit earlier in the evening – which may also allow more guests to participate.
yes, I want my exit captured.
no, I don't need all-day coverage.
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