Wedding Day Time-Line

February 16, 2019 in Wedding Day Tips

So many of my clients ask me about how their wedding day should flow and how much time they should allocate to each portion of their day. If your not working with a wedding planner the next best person to help with this is your photographer. I am always happy to work with my clients to help make the best time-line that works with them and all vendors.

The time-line is a guideline to help keep the day on track, however this will not alway go as planned and thats okay. The main thing is keeping the start and end times on time so that all the vendors can provide the best service as possible.

When I work on a time-line with clients I build the day around the ceremony time, next is when would be the best time for portraits. If the client is having an early ceremony then I would suggest portraits after the ceremony, if they are having a later ceremony then doing a first look and portraits before the ceremony. You can check out more about first looks here. First Look

These are based on my 9 hour packages, you can all ways add extra hours to your day. And keeping in mind these are just suggestions that don’t take into consideration travel time between venues or of other traditions that might be a part of your day.

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First Look

1.5 hours - Getting ready / details

1.5 hours - First look / bride and groom portraits

1 hour - Bridal party portraits

0.5 hour - Freshen up / ceremony detail photos

0.5 hour - Ceremony

0.5 hour - Family portraits

1 hour - Cocktail hour / reception decor photos

2.5 hours - Reception

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Traditional

2 hours - Getting ready / details

0.5 hour - Ceremony

0.5 hour - Family portraits

1.5 hours - First look / bride and groom portraits

1 hour - Bridal party portraits

1 hour - Cocktail hour / reception decor photos

2.5 hours - Reception

If you can afford a wedding planner I highly recommend using one, even if you only have the budge for day of coronation. There are many other time-line that need to be made as well coordinating all the other vendors, helping make the day run smoothly.

Here are some of my favourite Calgary Wedding Planners to work with:

Julianne Young Weddings / Mountain Bride / Lynn Fletcher Weddings / Jacqueline Rae

G&M | Lake Minnewanka Engagement Session

January 31, 2019 in Engagement Photography

Enagement session in Banff, with the lake and mountains with Cal

Love this session with G&M! Two of the most beautiful people inside and out. They live in California and are having a destination wedding in May at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louse. I can’t wait to see what the talented ladies at Julianne Young Weddings come up with.

Baby Arrow | Calgary Newborn Photographer

January 23, 2019 in Newborn Photography, Lifestyle

As seen on Convey The Moment

Newborn lifestyle family session in Calgary

Seriously love this family, not only are the they just the cutes but the are the kindest humans I know. I’ve been so blessed to be able to capture so many lovely moments for them. To follow them on IG check out @conveythemoment and @thekindestplate.

Nursery details

Shiplap Wallpaper, Peter Pan Sign, Llama Print (Home Sense, similar here), Cactus, Rocking Chair, Poof foot ottoman, White Iron Crib, Boho Accent Pillows (Home Sense, similar here), Dresser Change Table, Rug (Home Sense, similar here), Baby Swaddles, Fringe Mobile, Macrame Wall Hanging (Similar here), Wire Hanging Shelf, Vintage Boxes for Book Shelf, Alphabet Blocks

The First Look

January 01, 2019 in Wedding Day Tips

The first look is when the couple sees each other for the first time before the ceremony. I get some people have dreamt of that first look to be as the bride walks down the the aisle and I respect that. But here are a few reasons why I personally love the first look!

It works best with your time-line

If you are having a later ceremony then having a first look might make more sense for the flow of your day. If your ceremony leads into your cocktail hour then having your portraits done before the ceremony allows for candids with your guests during cocktails and detail photos of your reception. It’s also nice for your guest so that they don’t have a break in the day, especially for weddings where the ceremony and reception are at the same venue. For more details on time-line click here!

A personal and intimate moment

If you are the type who don’t like attention, seeing each other might give you a moment to relax and get some of the emotions out. It also give you your own personal moment to cry, laugh or hear how great each other looks. I’ve even had couple read their vows at this time. This might as well be your only alone time together the whole day. Seeing each other when walking down the aisle is still a very emotional moment, but it might make you feel more relaxed and present in that moment.

Spend more time together and with your guest

Instead of avoiding each other till the ceremony you get to spend more of the day together. As well enjoy cocktails with your guest instead of racing off to go have photos.