What time should a photographer start?

How early should a photographer come for pics the day of the wedding?

My ceremony starts at 5:30 and we are taking all pics beforehand plus the getting ready pics. My photographer said he will come to my hotel at 3pm. Does that sound right? Is that enough time to take all bridal party, FH and me and family pics. The bridal party is 18 ppl plus us. My hotel is 20 minutes from the ceremony and we were thinking of going someplace in between for pics.

Thanks for the help!

This post belongs in the I should've hired DAN WAGNER forum --

Seriously, as you've already hired a photographer, why not discuss this in greater detail with him/her?

One piece of advice is make sure your flowers arrive on time for photos and that a few people know how to put on the men's boutonnieres.

Here's a link on HOW TO PUT ON A BOUTONNIERE.

Check out this video for the EASY PIN.

Anything you can do to save time and be super-organized will help you make the most of your time for photography.

Good luck.

Dan