Timing photography on your wedding day. (ceremony+reception at same place)

nenabee Posted: Apr 20, 2010 11:59 AM

Timing photography on your wedding day. (ceremony+reception at same place)

So ladies.... how much time do you need beforehand to take pictures with FH? If my ceremony is at 11 would taking pics at 9:30 be okay? Or should I start at 9 and give myself a little time to relax before walking down the aisle. Is 1hr-1.5hrs way off?

Also, how many hours does your package include? I see some offer packages from 6-8 hours. Do you have your photog throughout the whole ceremony and reception?

I'm on a budget here, another option we have is hiring someone with an hourly rate... would I be missing out on too much those last 1-2 hours? (ceremony at 11, reception from 11:30-4:30)

Thanks :)

pjc92980 Posted: Apr 20, 2010 12:22 PM

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i would say the earlier the better....but im a big picture person. My photographer gave us a 10 hr package (i believe)...and since im having a night wedding (starting at 6:30) he offered to meet at 2.

rendel Posted: Apr 20, 2010 12:31 PM

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My photographer is unlimited hours he will be there at 5:30, when I wake up!!! FH and I are starting at 9am to take pics and plan to be over at 11:00, as our ceremony starts at 11:30 . Try Unique Visions Studio, they will give u a good deal!!!!!!!!!!!

FutureMrsPanuch Posted: Apr 20, 2010 12:56 PM

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My ceremony starts at 5PM at the RH and we are taking pics at OWG at 2 so the photog is coming to my house at about 11-12. Havent really decided the exact time yet.....

Lucky2010 Posted: Apr 20, 2010 01:04 PM

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I'm also have an 11 am ceremony. I want the photographer to be there for me getting ready and then to take pictures before the ceremony. To me, that's more important than her being there til the last minute. I think my package is 6-7 hours, but I might pay for an additional hour just to get us to 4:00.

slyman1101 Posted: Apr 20, 2010 08:27 PM

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id say def do 9.. we had the same but my ceremony was at 1230. we got there at 11 i think, maybe a little after and it was just a little rushed...
good luck!!!

KarynK Posted: Apr 20, 2010 08:38 PM

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I, too am having ceremony at 12:30, so we will have pics taken earlier, we want to enjoy the cocktail hours too.
I'm lucky, I am having my brother and his girlfriend ( who are photographers) take my pics. My bro can cover the males in the morning of, and g/f will cover me and my party.

bubberflys Posted: Apr 20, 2010 09:08 PM

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My ceremony starts at 7:00, 1/2hr before is our 'rehersal', so the photographer will be around for pics before then from about 3:30 - 6:30

ets.. and staying through till the end at 12:30

Tetelove Posted: Apr 20, 2010 10:26 PM

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Our ceremony starts at 5pm so I plan to meet and take pictures beforehand. We will most likey start taking pictures around 2:30pm.

20mrsc10 Posted: Apr 20, 2010 11:46 PM

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our ceremony is at 1130..
photog comes to the hotel where im getting ready at 730, group shots at owg from 815-945, pics at rh from 10-11...so 2 1/2 hours total with the group, and 1/2 hour for me alone getting ready