On your special day, the last thing you want to do is forget to capture that special moment with your loved ones. We provide our couples with a comprehensive list of group photographs to ensure we are prepared on the day of the wedding and to ensure the bride and groom does not miss anyone!
Often times, there is limited time between the ceremony and dinner so efficiency in capturing the group photographs is key! Here are a few tips and tricks we've learned along the way to stay on time:
1. We ask the bride and groom for the list in advance.
2. For an additional personal touch, we ask for everyone's first name so we can call their name when it is their turn for a photograph with the bride and groom.
3. We ask the bride and groom to point out a person who could assist us in gathering the individuals from both sides of the family.
4. We tell the bride and groom that they should budget at least 2-5 minutes per group. This helps them plan out the number of group photographs they want prior to us whisking them away for their photographs.
5. We ask the bride and groom to announce after the ceremony concludes for the guests to go to a specific location to take photographs with them.
6. We select a location very close to the ceremony location. This helps in a number ways. For guests with mobility concerns or those with young children, they do not have too travel far. It also allows them to stay seated at the ceremony location until it is their turn. It also drastically cuts down on the amount of time to gather the groups for the photograph.
7. Finally, we take a build in approach. We place the bride and groom in the middle and tell them to just hang out while we build in the group shots from smaller to larger. We typically wills start with the grandparents so that they do not have to wait too long and then we work our way down the list from their from immediate family groupings, to extended family groupings to special friend groupings, and so on.
To assist the bride and groom with planning the number of group photographs they would like after the ceremony, we provide them with the following list of the standard groupings and also ask for any other groupings not indicated on the list:
• Bride with her parents
• Bride and Groom with Bride’s parents
• Bride and Groom with Bride’s family
• Bride and Groom with Bride’s grandparents
• Bride and Groom with Bride’s extended family
• Bride and Groom with both sets of parents
• Groom with his parents
• Bride and Groom with Groom’s parents
• Bride and Groom with Groom’s family
• Bride and Groom with Groom’s grandparents
• Bride and Groom with Groom’s extended family
• Bride and Groom with flower girl and ring bearer
At Vintage Photography, we take the time to work with our bride and groom to ensure every detail is covered. Our approach to photography is meant to ensure they do not have to worry about missing the special moments throughout the day. We would love to be a part of your special day! We offer full day or half day coverage for weddings plus a FREE engagement photography session. We also have a photo booth that adds a fun touch to your dance & party! For more information on our Wedding Photography packages, please contact us at www.vintage-photography.ca or visit our portrait website at www.vintagephotographyedmonton.com
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