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lead photographer arrives at Bride’s getting ready location and begins shooting all the details, starting with the bride's dress followed by bridesmaid's dress and rings. 


Note: keep all DETAILS PACKED TOGETHER IN A BAG/BOX, SO THE PHOTOGRAPHER CAN EASILY take everything upon ARRIVAL to NOT DISRUPT HAMU

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11:30 am- 12:30 pm

11:30 AM - Details 

After details are done, we will swing over to the bride, who should be finishing up her hair and make-up to start the getting ready shots.

note: If something is going to delay the beginning of the day, it’s often HAMU. plan at least 1 hour per bridesmaid!

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12:30-1:30 pm

12:30 PM - HAMU

GROOM + GROOMSMEN ARRIVE TO BEGIN GETTING READY. SECOND SHOOTER ARRIVES TO TAKE PHOTOS OF GROOM AND GROOMSMEN.

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1:00-2:45 pm

1:00PM - Guys Arrive

1:30-2:00pm
Ladies hamu done, capture robe shots!


1:00-2:45 pm
GROOM + GROOMSMEN GETTING READYWITH SECOND SHOOTER

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1:30-2:00 pm

1:30PM - Robe Shots

2:00-2:45 pm
Bride gets in dress and bridesmaids dressed. Final bridal ready photos as individual and the "Cinderella shot" with bridesmaids.

1:00-2:45 PM
GROOM + GROOMSMEN GETTING READYWITH SECOND SHOOTER

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2:00-2:45 pm

2:00PM - Bride Dressed

THIS IS THE LITTLE BREAK FROM PHOTOS BEFORE THE CEREMONY AND TIME FOR YOU TO GO HIDE AND PREPARE FOR THE CEREMONY TO START.

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2:45-3:00 pm

2:45PM - Hide Away

the ceremony takes place.

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3:00-3:30 pm

3:00 PM - Ceremony

Photos of the entire bridal party, together as well as separate parties, including individuals with each of your bridesmaids or groomsman.

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3:30-3:45 pm

3:30 PM - Entire Bridal Party

Family photos

Note: WE DO FAMILY PORTRAITS RIGHT AFTER THE CEREMONY BECAUSE EVERYONE YOU NEED WILL BE EASY TO GRAB. IF YOU CAN GIVE YOUR FAMILY NOTICE THAT WE’LL BE TAKING PICTURES IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CEREMONY, THAT WILL ALSO ENSURE THAT NO ONE WANDERS OFF. WE’LL HELP YOU CREATE A LIST OF FAMILY PORTRAITS BEFORE THE BIG DAY. 

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3:45-4:10 pm

3:45PM - Family Photos

Time for your official Bride & Groom bridal portraits. the ones you've been dreaming of!

Tip: If you're not wearing a veil, bring one along just for these photos, the best ones include the veil "swoop" or "flying veil"!

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4:10-5:00 pm

4:10 PM - Bridal Portraits

Introductions & Dances

The dj will introduce the entire bridal party and newly-weds followed by the first dance for the couple and parent dances.

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5:00-5:30 pm

5:00PM - Introductions & Dances

Dinner time! Sit back and take a break. listen to some awesome people make you laugh with a toast!

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5:30-6:30 pm

5:30PM - Dinner

SUNSET PORTRAITS

WE’LL MAKE SURE TO GRAB YOU TWO after you've eaten, and head out to the most epic spots for sunset photos. THIS IS USUALLY THE BEST LIGHT OF THE DAY!

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6:30-7:00 pm

6:30PM - Sunset Photos

open dance time while we get in some sunset photos!

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6:30-7:30 pm

6:30PM - Open Dance

CAKE CUTTING AND ENJOY SOME DESERT!

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7:30-8:00 pm

7:30 PM - Cake Cutting

ANY ACTIVITIES, LIKE THE BOUQUET TOSS OR SHOE GAME, AND REMAINING DANCE TIME UNTIL THE END OF THE NIGHT SEND OFF.

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8:00-9:00 pm

8:00PM - Open Dancing

Sparkler exit send off of bride and groom!

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09:00 pm

9:00 PM - Send Off

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