Exchange of vows, humorous toast speeches, and enjoying the day with family and friends; these are some of the exciting and amazing parts of your upcoming big event! Most of the time, these wedding highlights are mostly what couples and their guests look forward to during the special event. However, in order to fully enjoy your big day’s best moments, you have to deal with the “not-so-sexy” parts and sections of the wedding day planning process (we’re looking at your wedding run sheet!).
The Significance of Creating a Wedding Day Timeline
No matter how much you want to freeze the beautiful moments of your celebration, your wedding day is most likely just a one-day affair. Yes, some couples may opt to do some pre-wedding or post-wedding events to maximize their time but this could, of course, entail some extra costs and extra effort for everyone (including your guests). If you’re an engaged couple who chose to ditch the multiple wedding events to focus on a one-day affair, this blog is for you. With lots of things going on during your big day, it can be pretty overwhelming to ensure that everything is in place.
Here are some questions you may ask yourself:
1. “Would we be able to entertain all of the guests without ruining the day’s
schedule?”
2. “Would we be able to maximize our time for a wedding photoshoot while still
enjoying the beautiful moments of our wedding?”
3. “Would we be able to fit everything within the wedding day timeframe?”
If these are pretty much the questions (and worries) that have been running through your mind, creating a wedding day timesheet is something that you should consider. I know it’s tough (and boring) but this planning factor is one of the most important matters that you shouldn’t take for granted. But hey, my partner and I are pretty spontaneous!! Maybe we can just go with the flow
during our wedding? Unfortunately, being spontaneous doesn’t always work during the big day. With lots of things to consider (guests, vendors, formalities, etc.), being unconscious about your
schedule might not be the most practical thing to during your wedding. But do you know the good news? We can actually help you build your run sheet for your day!
How to Make Your Wedding Photoshoot Schedule Like a Pro
With numerous opportunities for working with various couples, we have come up with a schedule pattern that works not only for the bride and groom but also for the wedding vendors and photographers.
Without further ado, let’s dive into this photographer’s point-of-view run sheet!
1. Lovely Details (30 minutes)
This entails the time where your photographer will creatively capture the fine and tiny details of your wedding. Apparently, even the littlest details of your wedding have a part in telling the wonderful story of your day. This includes shooting the wedding dress, the groom’s suit, the engagement ring, the wedding rings, the vows, and anything that has a sentimental value for the couple.
2. Getting Ready with the Groom (30 minutes)
Since the bride and groom typically do their preparations separately, it would really be ideal to photograph the getting ready photos on both sides. For instance, shooting the groom’s prep will give the bride an idea of the amusing things that went on inside the men’s preparation room. Since men are generally quirkier then women (sorry ladies!), it would be entertaining to see all those funny antics that took place during their getting ready session. From humored conversations over a beer to the way they chill after everything’s settled, capturing the Behind the Scenes of the groom’s side will surely be worth it!
3. Getting Ready with the Bride (30-40 minutes)
Considering the longer prep time of women, this part of your wedding schedule can be a bit extended compared to the men’s. To maximize your time, you can ask your bridesmaids’ to help you prepare everything that needs to be done.
Here are some other tips:
a. Prior to the arrival of the NH photographer, ensure that the bride-to-be is just dealing with her final touches. This is a great time-saver!! Besides, the bride’s freshest look during the getting ready part is in the last minutes of her hair and makeup styling.
b. Before the photographer arrives, ensure that all clutter (things you do not want in the background of photographs) is removed. This will aid in making this part of the photo session flow smoothly as well as save time.
c. Make sure that the bridesmaids are done dealing with their hair and makeup before the photographer’s arrival. However, they should wait for the photographer before they dress up so those adorable robe shots can be captured!