Pre-wedding

3 hours before the ceremony:

photographer/videographer arrives, and start to shoot details - bridal dress, shoes, jewelries, grooms's shoes, tie, bowtie, cufflink, watch, whiskey bottle, etc.

2.5 hours before the ceremony:

Getting ready photos -

• Bride side:
• Put on makeup/hair (takes at the end of makeup/hair session)
• Pajama photos with bridesmaids (optional)
• Bride’s mother helps button up dress;
• Bridesmaids help with veil;
• Put on earrings, shoes;
• Groom side:
• Groom’s mother/groomsman helps put on jacket
• Adjust tie/bowtie
• Put on boutonniere

2 hours before the ceremony:

• Bride portraits,
• Groom portraits,
• Groomsmen's photos - usually taken outside,
• Bridal party photos - usually taken outside.

1.5 hour before the ceremony:

• First look/first touch: groom & bride,
• First look: father & bride, or mother-in-law with the bride,
• Wedding party photos (if time permits);

1 hour before the ceremony:

The bride usually will stop taking outside photos.