1:45 pm.
get 
ready

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1:45 pm
getting ready

Kaleigh and her assistant arrive at the second getting ready location. Kaleigh photographs all of the details while her assistant photographs the wedding party hanging out and getting ready. 

After everyone finishes dressing, we all depart for the first look location!

3:20 pm.
first look

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3:20 pm
first look

Kaleigh places the couple for the first look!  The couple has a private first look without any interference from us! We photograph the moment as it happens, capturing real emotion in real time.  

Pro tip:  The first look can happen at the getting ready location, ceremony location, reception location, another place important to you, or we can help with suggestions!

3:40 pm.
portraits

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3:40 pm
couple portraits 
and wedding party portraits

Portrait location can be at the getting ready location, ceremony location, reception location, another place important to you, or we can help with suggestions! 

4:45 pm.
arrive at ceremony location

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4:45 pm
arrive at
ceremony location

Arrive at ceremony location 30-45 minutes early with plenty of time to get tucked away as your guests arrive.  Kaleigh takes this time to photograph the ceremony details. Bride touches up makeup and puts on veil!

5:30 pm.
ceremony 

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5:30 pm
Ceremony
takes place

Wedding time! Kaleigh and her assistant discreetly photograph all aspects of the ceremony.  Depending on the location, we are well versed in the rules of the venue, but when in doubt, we always check with the coordinator or officiant! 

6:05 pm.
family portraits 

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6:05 pm
family portraits

We do family portraits right after the ceremony because everyone you need will be easy to grab. If you can give your family notice that we’ll be taking pictures immediately after the ceremony, that will also ensure that no one wanders off. We’ll help you create a list of family portraits before the big day by sending you an easy checklist around the same time we plan the timeline! 

6:30 pm.
cocktail hour

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6:30 pm
Cocktail hour

The great thing about doing a First Look is that it gives you more time at cocktail hour. We’ll photograph your reception details and grab some pictures of your guests while you enjoy the rest of the hour. If your ceremony location and reception location are separate, this time is spend traveling. 

7:00 pm.
intro & dinner

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7:00 pm
introductions & dinner

The couple, as well as their wedding party, are introduced into the reception.  Salads are placed, welcome speeches are done, and then dinner is served!

7:45 pm.
toasts & cake cutting

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7:45 pm
toasts and cake cutting

Typically 10-15 minutes for toasts, 5 minutes for cake cutting, and then it's time to get cleaned up for first dances! 

8:00 pm.
first dances

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8:00 pm
first dances

The couple shares their first dance! Followed by dances with parents. 

8:15 pm.
open dancing

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8:15 pm
open dancing & sunset portraits

Guests are invited out to the dance floor! The party has officially begun! Depending on the time of year, we'll also take this time to make sure to grab the couple about 45 minutes before the sunsets for just a few portraits outside. This is usually the best light of the day!

9:00 pm.
end

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9:00 pm
photographers depart

Kaleigh and her assistant leave for the night! We never leave without saying goodbye - lots of hugs and well wishes are had!