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Timeline... sort of

ktwagner21ktwagner21 member
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in Minnesota-Minneapolis and St. Paul
I have a question for you ladies that are married or are close to getting married.  I am still a year out but have a concern thats been driving me crazy.  Where did you start to figure out what time to do your ceremony, start photos etc..

We have the church, the location, and our photographer and DJ.  The DJ will start music at 5 for the social hour, dinner music from 6-8 and dance from 8-12.  So.. Do I start with the photog to see how long photos will be, then plan from there?  This part is making me crazy!!  TIA!
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  • PoliceWife104PoliceWife104
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    edited December 2011
    I think you're on the right track.  That's how I did our timeline anyway! 

    We met with our photog & asked her how long she would need for things.  If you have a must take picture list, (mine's in my bio), that will help your photog know what kinds of pictures you want, & they'll be able to come up with a better guesstimate on when to start pictures.
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  • KateJ10KateJ10
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    edited December 2011
    I also asked our photographer for a timeline she thought would be good. Honestly, it was hard for me to come up with a concrete timeline even a couple months ago, sounds like you are ahead of me!! :)

    Heck, mine still isn't completely put together!  haha
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  • leggwilliamsleggwilliams
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    edited December 2011
    I asked my photographer how long she recommended leaving for our first look/shots of just FI and I, formal family pictures, and WP pictures. The I looked at other people's timelines and our available windows for the church and reception and took it from there. I started formalizing a timeline about 5 months out but I'm kind of obsessive.
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  • bemistobebemistobe member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm just putting the finishing touches on my timeline -- and I started it about a month ago. Once I had all my vendors chosen and times they wanted to deliver I went from there. If you want, I can email you a copy of mine to at least give you an idea.

    Let me know!
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  • ktwagner21ktwagner21 member
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    edited December 2011
    @ bemistone, I know I am way ahead of schedule but I'd love to see it.  you can send it to me ktwagner21  at gmail dot com.  Thanks!
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  • bemistobebemistobe member
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    edited December 2011
    No worries! I'm emailing it right now -- it's better to be ahead of schedule, then behind :)
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  • LCW2LCOLCW2LCO
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    edited December 2011
    *ask your photog* they will give you a great idea of timing/schedule. It's always best to allow 45 min for you two, 45 min + for wedding party, 45 min + for family photos. Also depends on if you two will see each other before the ceremony and also how long the ceremony will last. Here is our itinerary:

    10:30  -  arrive at chapel
    11am - final touches
    11:15 - first look followed by photos of B & G
    12noon - wedding party photos
    12:45 - family photos
    1:15 - back to hideout
    2pm - ceremony start
    2:30 - ceremony concludes/receiving line
    3:30 - receiving line ends/ bridal party to limo
    4:30 - cocktail hour begins
    5pm - grand march
    5:30pm - speeches/salads served
    6pm - dinner is served
    7pm - first dances
    7:30 - dance floor opens! :)
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