
Planning guides
A sane timeline: first look, portraits, and ceremony calm
2026-03-28 · 3 min read
A practical pacing guide for couples who want portraits without stealing the cocktail hour.
We build timelines from one question: when do you want to feel most present? That answer anchors every other block — not the other way around.
A first look can shorten family portraits after the ceremony, but only if the venue, officiant, and transport are locked early.
