to TIMELINE OPTIONS

ASHLEY LAPRADE PHOTOGRAPHY

the CLIENT EXPERIENCE

i

1:00 p.m.

Ashley arrives on site followed by the second photographer shortly after

1 pm - arrival

Note: Ideally by the time we arrive, hair and make-up is already wrapping up. If something is going to delay the beginning of the day, it’s often HAMU.

Ii

1:15 p.m.

Detail photos of invitations, florals, all rings, shoes, jewelry, dress, tux, etc. 

1:15 pm - details

IIi

2:15 p.m.

Getting ready photos.

2:15 pm - getting ready

IV

3:00 p.m.

The first look takes place.

3:00 PM First Look

Note: The First Look can take place at the getting ready, ceremony, or reception location. It’s up to you! Although we’re happy to make recommendations.

V

3:15 p.m.

Formal portraits of bride and groom.

3:15 PM formals

VI

4:00 p.m.

Formal portraits of bride and groom with wedding party and family.

4:0o pm family and wedding party

VII

5:00 P.M.

Wedding party hide-out, last call for touch-ups. Ceremony detail photos.

5:00 pm touch-ups

Note: It is crucial (if you want those Pinterest-looking photos) that the reception space is decorated and ready to be photographed immediately following the ceremony.


VIII

5:30 P.M.

Ceremony

5:30 pm ceremony

Note: Make sure that the microphone is behind you and not in front of you. You don't want your first kiss photos to be blocked by the mic-stand!
(I've seen it happen)

IX

6:00 p.M. 

Cocktail Hour and detail photos of the reception space.

6:00 pm cocktail hour

Note: This time will be split between capturing sunset photos, reception details, and cocktail hour.

X

7:00 P.M.

Introductions & First Dance

7:00 pm Introductions

XI

8:00 P.M.

Dinner service has already taken place. Speeches begin.

8:00 pm dinner

XII

8:15 P.M.

Cake Cutting

8:15 pm cake cutting

XIII

8:20 P.M.

Dancing begins

8:20 pm Dancing

XIV

8:45 P.M.

Last call for group photos

8:45 pm last call

XV

9:00 P.M.

Photographer’s Depart

9:00 pm Photographers Depart