Word to the wise…
Just when you think you have everything planned to a T…you will meet with another vendor who tells your your so-called “timeline” is not quite accurate.
Basically I realized today that I did not allow enough time for photos and travel time to accommodate the depth and breath of formal photography that we (okay “I”) planned to take.
There are quite a few elements that go into creating the timeline for the Wedding day. Your photographer has a timeline and suggested order of events…your reception hall has a timeline and suggested order of events…. and then your musician (band/DJ) might have another. A lot depends on the schedule THE COUPLE wants…but also (and most importantly) the photos you want to capture.
So, we need to decide….
Which photos do we really want in the album?
Which setting / photo locations are most important to us?
Which photos will still be “frameable” in a year or so from now.
Do we really need an individual photo with each bridal party member or sibling. Would I value a nice group photo more?
How many different combination of family photos do we really need? Which ones are more important?
Would it be possible for all family members arrive to church for pre-ceremony photos so we don’t delay our arrival the reception by taking photos after church?
Oh decisions, decisions. 
Advice is welcomed.
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Don’t forget that you hired a good photographer…they will get the photo journalistic shots as the opportunities present themselves. Part of the reason they turn out to be such good shots is because they were not planned ahead of time!! You can always have a few suggestions (wedding party crossing the street) but I would let the majority of it fly.
More personal opinions: I don’t think you need a shot of you and each of your wedding party members individually. You have 18. That will be a lot of photos!! You will capture a lot of the bridal party just by doing the all of the settings you have planned.
Getting group shots of family and siblings is a good way to go as well rather then a ton of individuals. You could always break folks out in smaller groups as well ie: You and parents, you and siblings, etc.
I bet you could get all or the majority of the family to arrive early to the church. If a few can’t make it that early, you can always grab those shots in between things.
I agree that taking pictures with each member of your party is not necessary. I think a picture with all the guys and all the ladies would still be great. As overwhelming as it may seem now it’s amazing how it all will fall into place as long as you don’t over think it. Enjoy all the little things during your day. Those are the memories you will cherish the most.
Hi Michelle,
Even though it has been 20 years ago. Everyone really works together on the timeline of picture at the reception. One of the pictures I really like was at the end of the night Barry and I had a pic of us at the exit waving bye. As we start to new journey as
Mr. and Mrs Backscheider. Everything is going to be beautiful and your photoghagher will capture the joy of your day.
Yes, I just need to go with the flow. I just worry that I’m going to forget a photo with important person in my life and don’t want to look back and regret anything. What’s really throwing us off is the travel time. The good thing about us meeting at the Hotel that afternoon is that all of the bridal party member cars will already be at the reception / hotel at the end of the night. The downside is that is add an 1/2 hour or so in travel time before we can take any park photos. It’ll work out…I’ve calmed down. I just had a minor freak out moment! ha ha. It was bound to come!