I am having an afternoon wedding by the lake. The place where we are having the reception stops serving at 2:00 (country club). So we can't decorate until after. So what I am trying to figure out how much time to allocate for decorating, getting married, pics and then having the reception. I do have people who can help with decorating (simple). And the wedding site, reception site and my house are all within a few miles of each other. What ideas do you have for scheduling? Thanks!
2007-06-16 05:30:36 · 8 answers · asked by robynd123 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
If you send me an email to info@eleganzaintima.com I can send you the schedules I have used before ... each wedding is different and the timing can be modified to fit your needs. As for pictures, that usually depends on your photographer. Most will ask for an hour after the ceremony, but that is only an average time.
2007-06-16 17:57:44 · answer #1 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The photography time depends on several factors. How many people in the wedding party? How many family members, and in how many different configurations you want the photos. How many Uncle Bobs will be trying to snap over the photographer's shoulder? Who is in charge of rounding up the people for the photo session?
I have seen the formals take 20 minutes and I have seen them take well over an hour. If possible, get as many out of the way before the ceremony. The bride with parents, groom with parents, groomsmen, bridesmaids, even the bride and groom together if you're not hiding before the vows
The decorating is a whole 'nother kettle of fish. How long depends on the complexity and amount of decoration and the warm bodies helping. It will probably take longer than you think, especially if there are any ribbons to tie or tulle to drape.
What time is the ceremony? Are you planning to help with the decorating? (Hint: You will be very busy and probably stressed, also you don't want to mess up your hair and nails.) I would delegate the decor wrangling to a couple of trusted friends or family members. Make sure they understand pretty well how it should look.
Best wishes on your wedding day!
2007-06-16 07:17:10 · answer #2 · answered by Ara57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what you stated, I would allow a 2 hour break between the wedding and the reception, if possible. The restaurant closing at 2:00, doesn't mean everyone will be out exactly at 2:00. Give your helpers time to bring in the decorations, and set them up, without stressing (one hour goes by really fast). The same answer applies to your pictures. Allow time to get to your location, and set up different poses for you and your bridal party. You want to make sure this isn't rushed.
2007-06-16 06:34:24 · answer #3 · answered by artsy1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually guests are walking around the reception mingling after the wedding and one does not want to leave them alone for more than an hour. so you have that time to get from the ceremony site to the reception site, then that is how much time you have to take pictures. but i think taking pictures is the MOST important thing on your wedding day. the ones they take after the ceremony are ones of grandmas and parents and bridal party. there will be lots of time at the reception to take pictures. i am a fan of candid shots
2007-06-16 08:02:49 · answer #4 · answered by Christina V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a really odd situation to be in....
Seems like your ceremony would have to be around 4 p.m., then have pictures done. Cocktails could be at 6:30, dinner at 7:30 - you are pushing things quite late here... to give time for the people decorating to be able to do so quickly, and get to the ceremony.
* Maybe an option would be to hire someone to do the decorating, with you having set out a plan. Then you could have the ceremony at 2 p.m., go for your pictures, have cocktails at 5:30, dinner at 6:30.
2007-06-17 02:25:35 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consider taking most of the pictures before the wedding. Save the shots of only you and hubby for afterwards. Makes the day move smoother and your guests are not hanging around waiting on the bridal party to show up.
2007-06-16 05:38:17 · answer #6 · answered by mimegamy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What does your contract say? Please tell me you have one!!! some do take longer than others, in the event that they seem to be a properly typical or everyday they might have countless wedding ceremony photos to come again to different couples, they take time to place mutually. in maximum circumstances, sure you're able to have heard with the aid of now. yet particularly do you like a rushed job on your photos or a high quality job? you quite need to examine your contract and spot what the expectancies of once you're able to get them back are. particularly then calling him, you're able to start up emailing him and sending formal letters (qualified or return receipt so which you comprehend he have been given them) so as which you have a paper checklist.
2016-11-25 00:43:05 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 1/2 hour. If you all smile right and have your poses ready. All the tj\ime is taken up by trying to figure out what poses you are going to do.
2007-06-16 10:38:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋