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The Biggest Wedding Time Stealers | Business

The Biggest Wedding Time Stealers | Business

Wedding day timelines are such a double-edged sword. They can either be your best friend or the biggest source of stress as you count down the hours until you're standing at the altar, ready to say I do. I work closely with brides and their wedding planners ahead of time to ensure the day flows smoothly, but there will almost always be unplanned-for circumstances that pop up at the last minute. After photographing countless weddings and seeing behind-the-scenes action, I have started to recognize a few key time-stealers that can cause stress without a good plan in place! 

Fortunately, none of these situations are inherently bad, and extra time buffers between events can allow for the unexpected. As you plan your wedding day keep these in mind, give yourself space for last-minute emergencies, and trust the professionals who are coordinating your day to handle any changes with ease...

The Wedding Timeline: The Reception | Business

The Wedding Timeline: The Reception | Business

Congratulations - you've gotten through the major parts of your day, you've taken some beautiful pictures, and even family portrait time is finished. Now it's time to party at the reception! This is absolutely the most laid back part of the wedding for everyone. Family and friends can relax and you can trade in those heels for some more comfortable shoes before you dance the night away.

There are so many different events that can happen in a reception, and so many different ways to schedule them. Here is a general order of events and why I recommend they happen in this order - or something close to it...

The Wedding Timeline: The Ceremony | Business

The Wedding Timeline: The Ceremony | Business

You've made it! You've gone through the long months of being engaged, followed by the hours spent getting ready on the morning of your wedding. You've spent a quiet moment alone with your future husband and had plenty of fun with your bridal party. Now is the moment you've been waiting and planning for: the wedding ceremony.

The ceremony is the one part of the day where you don't need to think about anything else except what's right in front of you. About 30 minutes prior to its start you will be tucked away with your ladies so none of the guests see you before the right time. In the months leading up to your wedding, though, there are a few things to plan for during this time. Here are some important things to think about...