How Many Hours Do WE Book?
From getting ready to reception, we've got the deets!
One of the most popular questions we get asked; how many hours of coverage do we need? Do we need 10 hours? Is 8 hours good enough? Can we capture everything we want with the hours we book? Is it worth the extra money for 12 hours? Can we add more hours later if we think we need them?
Everything you're wondering is valid! We've put together this guide of each moment during a wedding. Weddings are made of moments, so you should know beforehand what matters most! Once you know what you want your experience to look like, you'll know exactly how many hours we recommend. Below is our list of most common moments to help get you started!
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TWELVE POPULAR MOMENTS
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Perfumes, Rings, Invitations...it's all laid out here!
Shoes, Ties, Watches...don't you get dressed yet!
Party Time...ladies style!
Don't Forget About The Gents...time to let loose!
Words Can't Describe...but they can sure try!
Tears of Joy...This is a site to see!
Vows...It all happens here!
Get Ready...bring it in for the photos!
Time To Steal Away...to take your breath away!
Family and Friends...the dance fever is contagious!
Keep it Clean...or do it dirty?!
12. Private Dance/Sparkler Finale
Your Weddings Final Moments...make it last forever!
Recommendation of Hours
After viewing twelve popular moments from weddings, let's see how many hours it takes to capture them!
8 hours
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Bridal Details
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Groom Details
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Bride prep
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Groom prep (depending on location)
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Card Readings
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First look
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Ceremony
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Formals
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Couple Portraits
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Reception
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Cake Cutting
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Private Dance/Sparkler Finale
$4800 for Photo and Video
*Works best with weddings where
everything takes place at the same
location.*
10 hours
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Bridal Details
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Groom Details
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Bride prep
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Groom prep
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Card Readings
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First look
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Ceremony
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Formals
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Couple Portraits
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Reception
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Cake Cutting
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Private Dance/Sparkler Finale
$5700 for Photo and Video
*Works best with weddings that have
multiple locations, but coverage ends
early*
12 hours
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Bridal Details
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Groom Details
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Bride prep
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Groom prep
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Card Readings
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First look
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Ceremony
-
Formals
-
Couple Portraits
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Reception
-
Cake Cutting
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Private Dance/Sparkler Finale
$6600 for Photo and Video
*Works best with comprehensive
weddings where you want us there
from start to finish.*
There may be additional factors to consider when estimating the timeline for your wedding day. Are the getting ready locations for the bride and groom close by? Is there a long drive between your ceremony spot and your reception location? Do you have a large wedding party that would increase the time for formal photos?
It's super important to us that our couples are beyond happy with the work we deliver! We believe that pacing the day is ideal. Minimizing stress is the best way to try to capture all the moments your heart is set on! We definitely don't want one of the most memorable days of your lives being rushed by trying to cram everything into a certain time limit.
A good rule of thumb is, if you're wondering if you need coverage for, "x," the answer is yes! If you didn't want it, the thought wouldn't have crossed your mind. We provide options so our couples know that their needs are being met and any of their concerns are heard. We've never heard couples say they regret having additional hours of coverage, but we'e definitely heard the opposite.
We hope this guide helps, and as always, feel free to send along any additional questions that you may have to us! We're always happy to help!
xoxo
Jessah & Jason
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