How long do you need a Photographer?

Throughout the years of experience talking to the couples, the very common question they ask is How long do they need the photographer for their wedding. 

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My advice is simple—set aside some time together to map out a basic timeline of your day. Most couples start with an 8-hour package, especially if they want “getting ready” photos. Just remember to factor in travel time if you’re getting ready in different locations. If the bride and groom are in the same hotel (just different rooms), it becomes much easier and can even work with a 6-hour package—though coverage during the reception will be limited. In most cases, couples enter the reception and go straight into the cake cutting, so we make sure to capture the key details early.

For couples who want every moment preserved from start to finish, the 10-hour package is ideal. It covers everything—from preparations all the way to the sparkler exit. It’s the most relaxed option because you won’t need to worry about squeezing photography into the schedule; everything naturally fits in.

 

The 10 hours package includes the preparation to exit sparklers. This is the package if the couple wants to get every detail of the day. This can avoid stress on figuring out where to put the photography side of it. 

 

Below is the example of the Wedding Day Timeline

 

1PM - 1:30PM Photographer Arrives | Groom Preparation
Groomsmen & with the Groom. Take photos of the details Groom getting ready. Having a drink with the Groomsmen.

 

1:30 - 2PM Travel time to the Bride

 

2PM - 3:30PM Bride Preparation

Take photos of rings, dresses, invitations, etc. Bride with the Hair & Makeup artist final retouch. Bridesmaids/Bride with their matching robes. Bride with the Dress. Bridal portraits with the Bridesmaids Photos. 

 

3:30 - 4PM Travel time to Ceremony

 

4PM - 4:30PM Ceremony

 

4:30 - 5PM Group/Family Photos

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5:30 - 6:30 Cocktail Hour For the Guests

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5PM - 6:30PM Bridal Party Photos & Bride & Groom Portraits

 

7 - 10PM Reception
Welcome Toasts From Hosts, Dinner, Cake Cutting, Bridal Party Toasts (speeches), First Dance, Open Dance Floor, Grand Exit

   

Here are other references on the wedding day timeline

https://www.brides.com/story/reception-timeline-tips
https://www.theknot.com/content/sample-wedding-weekend-timelines

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Hopefully, this helps x

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