The Wedding Timeline: Family Portraits | Business

The Wedding Timeline: Family Portraits | Business

You did it...you're officially married! Now that the wedding ceremony is behind you, almost everything is fun from here on out. Of course, the first task to conquer is the (sometimes dreaded) family portraits...and these can be both long and tedious without the proper preparation!

I often hear a lot of negativity surrounding family portraits because yes, they can take a long time and yes, they can be stressful. But I view these as a vital part of the day that should not be overlooked. For Nathan and me, lots of family not only came to our wedding, they helped out as well. Taking a picture with the most important people in our lives was high on the priority list for us...

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...

The Wedding Timeline: Bridal Party Portraits | Business

The Wedding Timeline: Bridal Party Portraits | Business

Now that I’ve walked you through the basics of getting ready and the first look, it’s time to talk about bridal party portraits! Getting 10-20 people to cooperate and look wonderful is not the easiest task in the world, but it’s so worthwhile.

If you choose to have a first look, all the bridal party portraits will be taken together at the same time prior to the ceremony. You should allow about 30 minutes for this portion..