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Key Questions to Ask When Ordering wedding ceremony chair

Mar. 07, 2024

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Some believe first looks can take away from the big reveal while others find it private, intimate, and that it can alleviate those wedding day jitters. However, this decision could also depend on your ceremony and reception timing. For example, if you have a 1:30pm ceremony and then a 5:30pm cocktail hour you would have ample time to do all photos in between your ceremony and reception. If you do choose to do a first look in this scenario keep in mind that hair and makeup would need to start even earlier to account for seeing each other prior to the ceremony.

For brides who choose to have a back to back ceremony and reception, a first look can be extremely beneficial to your timeline. With a 4:30pm ceremony and 5:00pm cocktail hour you may feel rushed to get all of your family photos, bride and groom portraits, and all bridal party images completed during cocktail hour. Not to mention any room and detail photos you’ll want your photographer to capture of your reception space, especially if there are any location changes from the church to reception, or if you are envisioning photos offsite.

A first look might be recommended by your photographer and wedding coordinator in this scenario because you would be able to allot ample time for all of these important images ahead of your ceremony without feeling rushed.

[Related: 5 Tips to Make Your First Look Memorable]

You likely already know this information but it’s good to double-check what the venue has on file.

It’s particularly helpful as you determine how much time you’ll have for set-up (I recommend a minimum of two hours and usually, more like three to four) and clean-up (one hour at the end of the wedding).

Also keep in mind that in nearly all situations, anything you rent from vendors outside of the venue has to be out of the venue by the end of the venue rental window. This can lead to expensive late-night pick-up fees so talk through options and budget accordingly.

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