Start with what matters
Before getting lost in details, talk about the parts of the day you’re most looking forward to. The people, the atmosphere and the way you want to spend your time make a useful starting point for every other decision.
Leave a little breathing room
Allow time to travel, greet people and enjoy a conversation. A schedule with a little space in it is kinder to everyone than one that depends on each moment running perfectly to time.
Keep the group photographs focused
Make a short list of the combinations that really matter. Ask someone who knows your guests to help gather them, and make sure the people on the list know when they’ll be needed.
Talk about the light
A brief conversation with your photographer can help you choose a good time for portraits, especially when daylight is limited. You can keep the day’s priorities while making space for a few photographs together.