Let’s be real—your wedding day is gonna fly by. Between the happy tears, dancing, and sneaking bites of cake, you want to make sure you’ve got a solid timeline that keeps things chill and gives you all the gorgeous photo ops. Here’s how to keep it smooth, relaxed, and camera-ready all day long:

1. Pad That Schedule, Baby

Seriously—give yourself more time than you think you’ll need. Hair taking longer? Uncle Bob missing from family photos? Buffer time is your BFF. Running behind is no fun, but having built-in breathing room keeps the stress way down.

2. Chase the Light

Golden hour is photo magic. If you can, schedule your couple’s portraits just before sunset for that soft, glowy, romantic vibe. If sunset portraits don’t fit in, we can still make magic at any time—but golden hour? Chef’s kiss.

3. Getting Ready Vibes

Set aside at least 60–90 minutes for getting ready. That gives us time for detail shots (your dress, shoes, rings, invites—yes, we love them), candids with your crew, and some sweet mirror moments. Pro tip: a clean getting-ready space = dreamy photos.

4. First Look Feels (if you’re doing one)

If you’re doing a first look, block off 15–20 minutes for just the two of you to soak it all in. It’s an emotional little breather before the whirlwind begins—and bonus: we get some of the most heartfelt photos here.

5. Family Photos—More Time Than You Think

Trust me on this one. Herding family for photos takes longer than expected (where’s Aunt Linda?). Plan extra time—like 30–45 minutes—to keep it calm and organized. We’ll knock out your must-have list without feeling rushed.

6. Snack + Hydration Breaks

It’s a long day—don’t forget to eat and drink water! Build in time to grab a snack, hydrate, and touch up before the ceremony or after portraits. A happy couple is a photogenic couple, and no one wants hangry wedding pics!

7. Do What Feels Right for You

This is YOUR day. Want to spend more time getting ready with your crew? Cool. Prefer to skip sunset pics and hit the dance floor? Let’s gooo. Build a timeline that works with your vibe and trust your vendors to make it flow.

Bottom line? A relaxed, well-planned timeline = better photos and a way more fun day. I’ve got your back and will help guide you through it all so you can focus on getting married and soaking in every moment.