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We couldn't be more excited or honored that you chose to work with us for your wedding. Dig into everything here, revisit it often, and use what we've collected from over a decade and 200+ weddings. This may be your first wedding rodeo, but it is not ours.
you've got questions
The big things couples ask us again and again, collected here so you can breathe a little easier before the timeline call.
Flowers are a big one. Do them yourself, Pinterest is the best. Also, look into wood flowers. They are gorgeous, much cheaper, and last literally forever. We highly recommend Borrowed & Bloomed, a rent and return silk florist and former TLC bride. Other great ways include buffet-style food, skipping the open bar, DIY favors, or having a friend DJ from your phone.
That is totally up to you. We will say that the smaller the wedding party, the more efficiently photos go, the less stressed you will be, and the more you will be able to see everybody in your pictures. That said, it is your wedding. If you want 30 people in your party, we can do it. Just know we will need more photo time and it may be more chaotic.
Yes. Yup. Please. Nothing breaks our heart more than a picture being ruined by someone sticking their camera or phone in the aisle and blocking a photo of you from our camera.
You will. It will happen. It is okay. We build in time just for that, so when it happens we do not have to sacrifice anything and we can still get your pictures accomplished.
We do not need to see it. We hope you chose us because you trust us. We have got this. If there is a pose you are dying to try, we will ask at the end of portraits, but other people's poses are hard to recreate because the location, your bodies, your outfits, and the light will never be the same.
We do not spend dinner taking photos of guests at tables, candid or posed. Pictures of people eating food are not flattering, and people get annoyed. If there are specific groupings you want, add them to your family photo list under other and we can get those on the dance floor. We also use dinner to breathe, eat, switch batteries, and prepare for the reception.
resources
These are the pieces that should open out to Canva: the family photo template, sample timelines, shot list, and details checklist.
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Family photos are one of the least thought about, and most stressful, parts of the entire wedding day. Use this template to make your list and family photos will be easy, efficient, and painless.
Download & make your own02
Every couple has a different preference for when they want to finalize the timeline. These examples show the amount of time we like to spend on each part of the day, but we will build your real timeline with you.
Browse the examples03
This is every picture we will take without prompting or reminding on a wedding day. If there is a photo that is not on that list and you want to make sure we get it, add it to your family photo list.
View our shot list04
Details, details, details. Use this as a guide for the little things couples usually have and want photographed. It is not a must-have list, but it makes wedding morning so much easier.
Check out the checklisthelpful videos
A couple of short watches for the things that tend to make the day smoother: family photos and first looks.
How to nail family photos
Should you do a first look?
recommended vendors
You do you, always. A preferred badge simply means we have worked closely with that vendor and truly admire their work and business.
Mike. That is literally our only recommendation. Or a friend or family member can write it and Mike can perform it. Seriously trust Kayla. He'll have you in tears.
seasons of love
The short version of when to ceremony, where sunset lands, and why mid-day shade matters. We will help with the real timeline, promise.
sunset moves fast
The sunset time from early spring to late spring differs drastically. Around March 1, sunset can be near 6:40PM, so a late afternoon ceremony can still leave time for outdoor photos.
By late April and May, sunset is closer to 9:00PM. If you want glowy sunset portraits, block off a little reception time for them.
At venues with little to no shade, consider a late afternoon ceremony and a longer cocktail hour so most portraits happen in softer evening light.
the most flexible
Summer gives you the most timeline flexibility. With sunsets close to 9:30PM, it is easy to sneak away from the reception for sunset portraits.
Work backwards from coverage. If we stay until 9:30PM and you booked eight hours, we start at 1:30PM. A ceremony no earlier than 3:30PM gives enough time for details and getting-ready photos.
Mid-day portraits are harder in summer because the light is harsh and it is hot. Shade helps a lot.
our favorite season
September and October are our first and truest love. Warm enough to not shiver, cool enough to not sweat.
Sunset starts getting earlier, usually in the 7-8PM range. If you want sunset photos, we often do those during dinner, which is not a problem, just something to know.
The afternoon light is usually softer and more overcast, which can make timeline planning easier.
cozy, beautiful, tricky
Winter weddings are gorgeous, but sunset can dip to 5-6PM. Without a first look, it can be difficult to fit all portraits into daylight.
For November through February weddings, make sure your ceremony ends early enough to get photos done by 5:30PM. That usually means the ceremony should be over by 3:30-4:00PM at the latest.
If the venue has little shade or mostly outdoor portrait locations, late afternoon light is still your best friend.
so you're booked
Pick your own pace. We are as involved or as hands-off as you want us to be, and we are always a text or email away.
Now that you are officially part of The Lang Gang, the fun begins. If you booked wedding design, we start on your questionnaire and vendors. If you want the timeline started yesterday, we will set up a call.
Most couples book 12-24 months out. Unless you booked wedding design, there is not much we have to do until closer to the date. We will check in, and you can reach out anytime to vent, brainstorm, or send a truly excellent TikTok.
We send a big questionnaire, schedule the timeline call, and build the official wedding day timeline. This is also when we recommend working on family photos and gathering details.
We do one final check-in so the timeline is good, questions are answered, and the family photo list is in our hands. At that point, everything is done and it is time to party.
the afterparty
The wedding will come and go faster than feels legal. Once we leave the party, we get to work right away.
You will get at least 25 photos in your inbox within 24 hours of us leaving the dance floor. Post them everywhere and tag us, please.
We back up your images in multiple places, select through thousands of files, and hand edit every delivered photo. Your full gallery lands within 8-10 weeks.
Wedding films take a little more time and are delivered within 12-14 weeks. Then it is time to print, post, and tag away.
Our relationship does not end when your married life begins.
$100 off full sessions and $25 off mini sessions
Because we get to know and love our clients so deeply, you are stuck with us for life. We offer maternity, newborn, family, and anniversary sessions at a discount to thank you for continuing to trust us with your biggest moments.
We would be so grateful if you spread the word about your experience. Selfishly, it means we get to see you again, hug you again, and celebrate the next good thing with you.
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