12:00 PM – Getting ready Bride – Holiday Inn Hazlet by IHG, Hazlet, NJ
1:30 PM – Getting ready Groom – The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor, Hazlet, NJ
3:00 PM – Couple portraits – The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor, Hazlet, NJ
3:45 PM – Bridal Party Pictures – The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor, Hazlet, NJ
4:30 PM – Family Pictures – The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor, Hazlet, NJ
6:00 PM – Ceremony – The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor, Hazlet, NJ
6:30 PM – Cocktail Hour – The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor, Hazlet, NJ
7:30 PM – Reception start time
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RINGS, DRESS, SHOES, AND OTHER DETAILS
* Ideal Time Allotment – 30 minutes
* Ideal Location – Bridal Suite or Hotel Suite
* Advice – Having at least 30 minutes for details ensures that we have plenty of time to get that perfect photo of the dress, rings, shoes, bouquets, and the other details of the day.
There are times when a hotel room is too crowded or simply unappealing and we have to take the dress all the way down to the lobby or even outside. This can take some time, but as you can see from the results, it’s well worth the additional work.
HAIR AND MAKEUP AND PRE GETTING DRESS
* Ideal Time Allotment – 45 minutes
* Ideal Location – Bridal Suite or Hotel Suite
* Advice – Having 45 minutes to an hour of preparation is ideal for our style. During this time, we are getting close ups of the make up and hair being applied as well as the candid moments and the bridesmaids get ready for the day. Keep in mind that these are some of the most emotional and fun times of the day so you definitely don’t want to cut it short.
GETTING DRESSED AND FIRST LOOKS
* Ideal Time Allotment – 45 – 60 minutes
* Ideal Location – Bridal Suite or Hotel Suite
* Advice – Having 45 minutes to an hour of preparation is ideal for our style. During this time, we are getting close ups of the make up and hair being applied as well as the candid moments and the bridesmaids get ready for the day. Keep in mind that these are some of the most emotional and fun times of the day so you definitely don’t want to cut it short.
Details we usually photograph: dress on hanger, hanger, shoes, rings, earrings, bracelet, invitation.
Details & Flat Lays: Bridal
Candid Moments- Bridesmaid with Bride, Bride and Mother, Bride and Maid of Honors
Bride dress reveal to bridesmaids
Bride and groom will exchange letters in the morning – read them separately
First look with Dad around 2:45 PM
PREPARATION
* Ideal Time Allotment – 45-60 minutes
* Ideal Location – Bridal Suite or Hotel Suite
* Advice – During this time, we are getting close ups of the details and groomsmen get ready for the day. Keep in mind that these are some of the most emotional and fun times of the day so you definitely don’t want to cut it short.
The lead shooter will be with the bride, while the second shooter will be with the groom. While it doesn’t take guys an hour to get dressed, there are still tons of great moments during this time between the groom and his family and friends.
Details we usually photograph: shoes, bowtie or tie, cufflinks, watch, vow books
Candid Moments- Groom with Father, Groom with both Best men
Groom’s details
https://www.pinterest.com/kaitlyngraf98/couple-portraits/
Attached are some of the couple portraits inspiration we love!
Individuals for bride and groom as well
Uncle as officiant – 2nd timer
1. Candid Moments- Please capture as many candid moments as possible throughout the day and night—especially laughter, hugs, happy tears, and natural interactions.
2. Dance Floor Photos – We’d love lots of fun, energetic dance floor shots!
3. Table Photos-We want to make sure each table gets a photo with the bride and groom.
FIRST LOOK/ROMANTIC SESSION
* Ideal Time Allotment – 20-30 minutes
* Ideal Time of the Day – Morning or Early Afternoon
* Ideal Location – Venue Garden, Empty Venue Hallway (shaded areas with natural light)
* Advice – A first look should be around 20 to 30 minutes. During this time, the bride and groom enjoy seeing each other for the first time on the wedding day. While the actual first look might only be 5-10 minutes, the rest of the time is spent on a few basic portraits of the bride and groom.
Ideally we are saving the bulk of the couples session for later (see the “couples session” section below). However, if there is no other time in the day, it is best to allocate another 45 minutes to an hour here so that we make sure we have enough photos of just you two.
WEDDING PARTY PHOTOS
* Ideal Time Allotment – 45 minutes
* Ideal Time of the Day – Morning or Afternoon
* Ideal Location -Venue Lobby, Venue Garden, Beach, Park, Off-site Location
* Advice – Wedding Party Photos should be around 45 minutes to 1 hour. During this time, we get a variety of shots in a variety of poses. We start off with the basic, classic photos focused on great expressions and lighting. Then we move into a set of fun and creative shots. Finally, we know how much your wedding party means to you so we are sure to get pictures with you and each one of your bridesmaids or groomsmen individually.
IMMEDIATE FAMILY
* Ideal Time Allotment – 45 minutes
* Ideal Time of the Day – Morning or Afternoon
* Ideal Location -Venue Lobby, Venue Garden, Beach, Park, Off-site Location
* Advice – Immediate Family Photos should take another 45 minutes to 1 hour. It’s important to have additional images with your parents, grandparents, and siblings beyond the basic formals (mentioned in the section below). We all know how much weddings mean to the immediate family and we want to make sure we’re capturing enough pictures with
CEREMONY DETAIL AND VENUE
* Ideal Time Allotment – 20-30 minutes
* Ideal Location – Ceremony Site
* Ideal Time of the Day – Morning or Afternoon
Advice – Please allow 20 minutes for the second shooter to take pictures of the ceremony site, completely set up with no guests or vendors in the area. You’ll never get to see the complete set up of your ceremony site before any guests are seated so it’s important that we’re there to capture these images.
During the ceremony, our team is usually discreet and following the instructions of the officiant.
Towards the end of the ceremony, please stop at the end of the isle and give each other a second FIRST KISS.
FORMALS (EXTENDED FAMILY, IMMEDIATE FAMILY, AND FRIENDS)
* Ideal Time Allotment – 20-30 minutes
* Ideal Time of the Day – Morning or Afternoon (Post Ceremony)
* Ideal Location – Ceremony Site
Advice – Formals should take around 20 minutes depending on the size of your family and depending on who you want formal pictures with.
Some couples have decided that they want a picture with all guests, while others have decided that they only want their extended family.
COCKTAIL HOUR DETAILS AND GUETS CANDIDS
* Ideal Time Allotment – 20-30 minutes
* Ideal Time of the Day – Post Ceremony
* Ideal Location – Cocktail hour room
Advice – We do usually recommend having a second photographer for this images. The main photographer is busy capturing the details of the ballroom, communicating with the DJ and the Maitre`d.
RECEPTION DETAIL AND VENUE
* Ideal Time Allotment – 20-30 minutes
* Ideal Time of the Day – Early Evening
* Ideal Location – Ballroom
* Advice – Please allow 30 minutes for the main shooter to take pictures of the reception room, completely set up with no guests or vendors in the area.
Similar to the ceremony details, this is the only opportunity we have to capture the beauty of the reception room prior to guest arrival.
Around 10-15 minutes prior to the reception starting, we will bring you into the ballroom to capture ballroom details with you and your fiancee
COUPLES SESSION – RECEPTION SNEAK OUT
* Ideal Time Allotment – 10-20 minutes
* Ideal Time of the Day – Dusk to Night Time
* Ideal Location – Areas with interesting lights, fountains, city scapes and mirrors
* Advice – During the reception, please plan on sneaking out for a couple of night shots. We only need 10 minutes, as we understand the importance of being a good host. However, this time is important of you appreciate the night photography that we deliver. The ideal time for this is right after you grab a bite to eat or maybe right when the dance floor opens up.
Table shots are when you go around visiting tables. Here are some options for photography during this time:
We do highly recommend having a second photographer for table shots since there will be no coverage of the dance floor during this time