Timeline for Michelle Decker and Scott Sanders’ Wedding Day th Friday, October 12 , 2012 =107 guests To Do's: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Tell immediate family members when to be present for photography based on schedule below. Best man should have the rings at the groom groom’s parents’ house for photography purposes. Let extended family members know to remain behind at the ceremony space after the receiving line for f photographs. Let your DJ/Stratigos know that we are aiming for 6:30 intros and meal service so that you can go to the park for photographs. If you need to reach me for an any reason, my number is 412.983.2102. My assistant’s number is 412.980.0777 Send me, if possible, the image your groom was requesting in the pews/chairs as a reference. Ask a take-charge bridesmaid to stand near you during receiving line and keep line flowing so we can make sure you get to the park in plenty of time. Let me know if there are any changes to the schedule or requested shots!
11:00am-12:10pm-Photographer Photographer begins at Michelle Bella Boutique, 219 Main St, Irwin, PA 15642 by capturing the preparations for the ladies. Requested Images: prep, tiara 12:10-12:30pm- Photographer travels to the groom’s prep area, the groom’s parents’’ home, at 33 Forest Ave, Greensburg, PA 15601. 12:30-1:00pm- Photographer captures groom’s prep with groomsmen and any family members present at Forest Avenue Home. Details: wedding bands, possible card/gift from bride if present present, handwritten vows if present 1:00-1:30pm-Photographer Photographer travels to Stratigos Banquet Center at 131 Colonial Manor Road, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. 1:30-2:00pm- Photographer hotographer captures ladies’ prep and details in the bridal suite. Details: Invite, shoes, garters, bride’ss bouquet, ladies ladies’ candleholders, sixpence, necklace, bracelet, earrings, e-ring, gown, perfume, card/gift from groom if present, something blue if possible,, handwritten vows if present 2:00-2:45pm-Photographer Photographer photographs the groom, groomsmen, and groom’s immediate family at Stratigos. We will meet in the reception room. Bride will remain hidden away in bridal suite. The groom and groomsmen groomsm should be dressed and ready at 2:00,, and family should be dressed and ready by 2:20pm.
Requested images: Groom alone Pocket squares/tux fronts Groom with each groomsman (2) Groom with all groomsmen (2)-Jason and Adam Groom with sister Sharon Groom with mom Dee Groom with stepdad Terry H Groom with mom and stepdad Groom with dad Vance Groom with stepmom Terry S Groom with dad and stepmom Groom with mom and dad Groom with mom, dad, and sister Groom with mom, dad, stepdad, stepmom, and sister Groom with Sharon and Lori
2:45-3:00pm-Bride finishes prep and puts gown on at 2:45pm in bridal suite. We will do some natural and some staged shots of prep with the bride’s gown. We will then begin bride, bridesmaids, and immediate family formals. Bridesmaids should be dressed and ready at 2:45pm, bride’s immediate family should be dressed and ready for portraits at 3:15pm. 3:00-4:00pm-Photographer will make sure to notify groom and groomsmen to stay in reception room while bride and maids begin outdoor photography. Bride alone Bride with each maid (3)-Kristen, Kelly, Sarah Bride with all maids (3) Ladies holding candleholders Bride with mom Bride with sister if present Bride with mom and sister together Bride with mom, sister, niece, nephew Bride with niece Bride with nephew Bride with niece and nephew
4:00-4:30pm-Set up for ceremony and bride can refresh and relax, ushers begin seating arriving guests
Requested images: programs, reception room tables and details if they are set up and ready including cake, flowers on seats during ceremony as memorial 4:30-5:00pm-Ceremony (Photographer’s note to self-there is an exit sign prominent behind altar area—bride will see about camouflaging with venue’s permission or we will try to shoot around it). Requested images: readings, unity candle, groom’s face seeing bride for the first time Ceremony tips for best results: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Walk slowly and look ahead at groom or at guests or at dad instead of looking back at the train of the gown. Keep flowers at belly button level. Pause before walking down the aisle. Hold your kiss for three seconds at the end of the ceremony.
5:00-5:15pm-Receiving line, photographer will monitor time and bridesmaid will work to keep line moving 5:15-5:30pm-Formal and family images near ceremony site. If the weather is nice, we may wish to get some outdoor family images to capture the colors of the trees, etc. Requested Images: B/G/B’s mom’s side—mom Diana, sister Leslie, niece, nephew, Paul, Grandma, Grandpa, Ernie, Doris DISMISS: Ernie and Doris to reception B/G/B’s mom’s side—mom Diana, sister Leslie, niece, nephew, Paul, Grandma, Grandpa Makeup Shot: If we didn’t capture bride with mom and sister, bride with sister, or bride with mom/sister/niece/nephew, we will do that now. B/G/B’s dad’s side-mom, sister Leslie, niece, nephew, Paul, Vince, Connie, Megan, Roy, Mary Kay DISMISS: Paul, Vince, Connie, Megan, Roy, Mary Kay to reception B/G/B’s grandparents-Grandma and Grandpa B/Grandparents DISMISS: Grandparents to reception B/G/G’s family-mom, stepdad, dad, stepmom, sister, sister’s girlfriend B/G/G’s mom/dad/sister B/G/B’s immediate family-mom, sister, niece, nephew DISMISS: Everyone who is not a parent, stepparent, or bridal party member to reception B/G/B’s mom
B/G/B’s mom/G’s mom/SD/G’s dad/SM B/G/B’s mom/G’s mom/G’s dad B/G/G’s mom/G’s dad B/G/G’s mom/SD B/G/G’s dad/stepmom DISMISS: All parents can head into the reception. B/G/flowergirl, flowerboy B/G/all maids and men/flowergirl/flowerboy B/G/2 Ushers B/G/Jeff/Kay DISMISS: Everyone can head into reception except for bride, groom, maids, and men. If possible at this time, we will do pew shot as requested by groom (example to be provided if possible). 5:30-5:40pm-Travel to Indian Lake Park, Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 with bridal party. 5:40-5:55pm-Bridal party shots at park Requested images: whole party (B/G/3 ladies/2 men) 5:55-6:15pm-Bride and groom alone Requested images: fountain, covered bridge, serious, and photojournalistic shots 6:15-6:25pm-Travel back to Stratigos at 131 Colonial Manor Road, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. 6:25-6:30pm-Bride will have dress bustled, photographer will prepare for introduction to reception. (Photographer’s note to self: capture cake before cutting, mark off introduction spot for pose). 6:30-6:45pm-Introductions, cake cut, open mic toasts, meal service begins 6:45-6:50pm-Sunset shots with bride and groom outside Stratigos if they would like (Photographer’s note-Sunset is at 6:45), there may be a slideshow during meal service 6:50pm-onwards-Reception photography (Reception end time is 10:15pm-photographer will touch base after all major events are completed) Details: sweetheart table, cake, guestbook, servers, cake topper, toasting flutes, favors tucked into napkin, hockey roster as escort cards, pennants on tables, CP’s, hockey related items such as pucks, memorial flowers at reception tables, gift table, cookie table, animal related items such as cat photo/felt heart, Penguins pennant, zombie sign, card box, painting with pelicans, an umbrella from the bridal shower Events: first dance, M/D, M/S, bridal party dance, open dancing, B/G toss, $ dance, exit shot Any other groupings/requested reception images?