Picture Taking Timeline?

xtinazeternity · January 2011

My wedding is at 5pm, and I was wondering when I need to tell my hair/makeup (Harmony Medina) that I need to be ready by....

I see lots of girls posting about how they are taking pictures prior to their ceremony? I was assuming I would take pictures with my FI after the ceremony, during cocktail hour. Do most people take pics before? I thought most couples didnt see each other until the bride makes the entrance down the aisle so the pics come afterwards?

I need to figure out the photography timeline... any help or sharing what your planning on doing would be great!

mrsfranklintobe · January 2011

I think she knows how much time she needs to work on you. My ceremony is at 2:30 and most people I contacted to do my bridal party said a start time of 9:30 or 10:00. Also some brides do a first look before the ceremony. I am planning on pics with FI after the ceremony. If you plan a first look, I guess you would just let her know. HTH

mandapat21 · January 2011

Your photographer can tell you how long you need for everything. How many hours do you have your photographer? Are you traveling from your ceremony to reception site? Do you mind seeing each other before the ceremony?

It's called a "first look" when you take pictures together. Some people do this because it can be easier, or because they want to go to the cocktail hour. Others prefer the first time they see each other all dressed up to be at the ceremony.

I'm a local bride, so it may not help, but here's my plan...

I have 2 photographers for 6 hours, with the "first look" and this is what they suggested:

2 hours for Getting Ready, Bridal Portraits, and First Look

30-45 minutes for the ceremony

1 hour for Family Pictures

30 min. for detail shots

2 hours for the reception (cake cutting, first dance, etc.)

Hope this helps!

xtinazeternity · January 2011

Thanks- this helps a little... whats a first look? I guess that is what I was asking... what kind of pictures do people normally take? I haven't booked the photographer yet because I wasn't sure the timeline of things.

Harmony said I should plan on 3 hours with her, I just didnt know if I should take pics before the ceremony... I booked her to come at 1pm and to be done by 4 and my ceremony is at 5. I didn't know if she should come earlier (if there was pics or other stuff I should be doing right before the ceremony?)

So whats a first look and details shots? Do I do this on my own... I only have one bridesmaid. I am so stuck!

direy25 · January 2011

A lot of couples now do the "first look" session - it's basically where the photographer sets it up so that you and FI meet up, they get gorgeous, emotional pictures of the two of you seeing each other (and it's a nice, private moment) and you get some of the formal couple's pics out of the way. I've seen some gorgeous examples of these sessions. I actually loved the idea but FI is adamant that he doesn't want to see me until I'm walking down the aisle towards him...

vfriday · January 2011

I am old school. FI and I will not see each other until the ceremony. My timeline as of now is as follows:
2:00 pm Hair & Make up begins
4:00 pm Photographer arrives to get prep shots
5:00 pm leave suite for the chapel
6:00 pm Wedding Ceremony (photos by Cashman of ceremony)
7:00 pm Meet up with photographer again to do formals
7:45 - 8:00 pm Arrive at reception site
10:00 pm photographer departs

I hired Deacon Tyler to do my prep and after ceremony, reception photos. Mandalay Bay doesn't allow outside photography during the ceremony.

mandapat21 · January 2011

Hm.. maybe the photography forum would be more helpful.

Here's a good overall Timeline, that includes which shots are typically taken:

http://weddingchicks.com/templates/timelines/weddingschedule.pdf

By "Detail Shots" I mean pictures of things like accessories (shoes, jewelry, etc), the dress, the cake, favors, etc.

Here's an example of a wedding with a "first look"

http://www.mindybeanblog.com/2010/11/beautiful-las-vegas-wedding/

It really depends on what pictures are most important to you, though.

smokeybailey · January 2011

Our tentative schedule:

1-2:45: Getting ready and details
3-4:45: First look and WP pictures in and around the hotel and downtown
5-5:30: Ceremony
5:30-6:30: posed formal shots with WP and families
6:30-7:30: dinner and first dances
7:30-9: reception/cake cutting/etc.

I'll dial back the getting ready shots if we need more time for the casino and street shots. Those are more important to me.

wiwicaty · January 2011

We're not doing a first look. We'll have two photographers and two videographers for 5 hours and I'm planning on having them start one hour before the ceremony. I haven't figured out the specific timeline for each moment though... I only know that we'll be out shooting alone during cocktail hour and then continue with the reception. Also, I'll make sure to give the photographers a detailed list of must have shots so they don't miss any. You can find it in my bio.

Natrasha · January 2011

We're doing a first look, because I don't want to have to wait until 5:00 to see FI!! It's our day, I want to spend as much time as possible with him. Plus, that means we can walk the strip and take pictures before it gets dark out, and we can enjoy some of our cocktail hour and not have to push dinner back too late.

But it really is however YOU want to do it.

Here's my rough timeline:
1:00- photographer arrives for final getting ready, putting on the dress pics
1:30- first look
2:00-4 us and wedding party take strip pictures- Vegas sign, Bellagio/Paris area
4:30- arrive at Flamingo
5:00- ceremony
5:30- family portraits
6:00- guests depart for reception
6-6:30 bride and groom shots around Flamingo gardents
7:00- dinner, cake cutting, dancing, etc. We'll have the photog until 9.

xtinazeternity · January 2011

Thanks everyone for your help! My FI is stuck on seeing me until I walk down the aisle... but it seems it would be more convienant to do a first look and street shots before the ceremony! Otherwise, we would be trying to cram all that in within one hour (during cocktails). I would not want to take longer than that and make my guests wait to eat...

Wish me luck on convincing!

direy25 · January 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_nevada-las-vegas_picture-taking-timeline?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:91Discussion:4cae4f2f-eb17-4f5c-97a7-7408e445cb41Post:932f10a0-eb73-44e0-bafc-436a699ea513">Re: Picture Taking Timeline?</a>:
[QUOTE]Thanks everyone for your help! My FI is stuck on seeing me until I walk down the aisle... but it seems it would be more convenient to do a first look and street shots before the ceremony! Otherwise, we would be trying to cram all that in within one hour (during cocktails). I would not want to take longer than that and make my guests wait to eat... Wish me luck on convincing!
Posted by xtinazeternity[/QUOTE]
Ha ha, good luck! Unfortunately there was no convincing my FI...

aerinpegadrak · January 2011

My timeline is in my bio. Our ceremony wasn't until 7:30, staying separate for the whole day just wouldn't have been manageable.

mandapat21 · January 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_nevada-las-vegas_picture-taking-timeline?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:91Discussion:4cae4f2f-eb17-4f5c-97a7-7408e445cb41Post:932f10a0-eb73-44e0-bafc-436a699ea513">Re: Picture Taking Timeline?</a>:
[QUOTE]Thanks everyone for your help! My FI is stuck on seeing me until I walk down the aisle... but it seems it would be more convienant to do a first look and street shots before the ceremony! Otherwise, we would be trying to cram all that in within one hour (during cocktails). I would not want to take longer than that and make my guests wait to eat... Wish me luck on convincing!
Posted by xtinazeternity[/QUOTE]
Good Luck!! Along with the above reasons, maybe explain to him that with a "first look" you get to see each other and have a moment with just the two of you (and your photographer) to hug and kiss-- which you won't be able to do until after the ceremony otherwise. And, you get to enjoy the cocktail hour with your guests.

smokeybailey · January 2011

Plus if you have two photogs, they can take a picture of your face AND his face at the same time at the "reveal." That might be harder to do at the ceremony.

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