Amidst the hustle and bustle of wedding rituals, getting the perfect wedding shots can seem challenging. That’s why we have created the ultimate wedding photography timeline!
We are all quite aware that we enjoy the fun and vibrance the wedding festivities bring to our homes. However, it is also true that managing an Indian wedding with all its numerous rituals and customs is not child’s play and requires heaps of patience and planning. In the hustling and bustling of a wedding, squeezing time to capture perfect wedding shots can seem like a hectic task.
But, worry not! We at Wedding Affair have created the ultimate wedding photography guide that you will need to capture memorable wedding moments without compromising on the fun experience of the wedding day!
Tips to Know Before Planning Your Wedding Photography Timeline
Make your wedding photography timeline seamless with these expert tips:
1. After knowing the Muhurats, Plan Backwards
Discuss the final timings of your wedding rituals with your pandit or astrologer first, then allot the designated time slots to your wedding photographer accordingly. For example, if the muhurat for pheras is designated at 4 pm, then the entry of the bride and groom should be planned one hour before to provide the wedding photographer with enough time to capture ample pre-wedding images. Likewise, follow the same process with your other wedding rituals.
2. Getting Ready Shots of Bride and Groom
To avoid mishaps from happening on the day of the wedding, it is advised to assign two different teams of photographers to capture the getting ready shots of both the groom and bride separately or either the team can complete the shots of the groom first to then proceed further to capture the beauty of the bride later on. Consider assigning this task to your wedding photographer at least 30 minutes before your entry.
3. First Look Inclusion
The trend of revealing the first look to each other as a couple is a raging trend nowadays. So, assign your photographer to capture the glee of your partner and close ones in their lens 15 to 30 minutes before your entry. If you don’t want to opt for this trend and will reveal each other’s wedding look at the time of the entry only then make sure to get enough time to shoot for a couple of portraits with your partner after the varmala ceremony.
4. Significance of Buffer Time
No matter how meticulously you have planned everything regarding your wedding, one thing or the other is bound to go downhill on the day of the main event. That’s why, it is very important to keep some buffer time to avoid missing the auspicious timings of your wedding rituals while also making sure to capture every special moment of your special day!
A Wedding Day Photography Timeline Sample
To give you a rough idea of how you can plan a seamless wedding photography timeline for your D-Day. Please note that this wedding photography timeline is planned according to a minimalistic sundowner wedding and it can vary according to your wedding rituals and timeline.
Here is a sample for you:
10:00 am: Arrival of the wedding photography team at the venue
10:30 – 12:00 pm: Getting ready photos of both bride and groom
12:15 -12:45 pm: Bride and groom portraits
01:00 – 01:30 pm: First look and couple portraits (in case you opt for the first look reveal trend)
01:45 – 02:45 pm: Couple entry and varmala
02:30 – 05:30 pm: Ceremony moments
06:30 – 07: 30 pm: Family portraits
Read More: Wedding Timeline Tips: Ensuring a Smooth Flow for Your Celebration
So, plan your beautiful love journey by capturing all the memorable moments on your D-Day by following this ultimate wedding photography timeline!
