Maddy and Mitch had such a beautiful day full of memorable moments and all of their favorite people and friends! This particular wedding, too, shows that you CAN in fact get married at the location that’s important to you and find time to travel on your wedding day to the reception venue of your dreams. The 9 hour timeline ensured that there was enough time to get all of the things on the wishlist, including prep shots, a “first touch”, a full Catholic mass, 45 minutes of travel, family photos, portraits, detail shots, large group shots, table shots, sunset photos, dancing photos, and a sparkler exit!
wedding timeline with travel
If you are wanting to create your best day ever around a bit of travel, the best way to approach it is with a convo with your photographer and adding on some extra time to the photo package JUST for the travel portion. A typical wedding timeline needs about 2 hours before the ceremony to get prep shots, and 2 hours after the ceremony for family photos, bridal party portraits, bride and groom portraits, a quick restroom break, and bustling the dress before grand introductions. Having time APART from all of that for travel ensures the smoothest possible day and adequate time to fit in everything photo-wise.
Many other things can affect the timeline as well including having a second photographer, doing a first look where you and your fiance see each other and get photos before the ceremony, the time of year for sunset and sparkler photos, and so much more. This is why an experienced photographer is invaluable - we’ve seen it all and can shift the pieces to make YOUR timeline exactly what you want it to be!
I started the day at Maddy’s beautiful house when hair and makeup were finishing up and snapped some sweet moments with the bridesmaids in their matching robes, then headed over to the church to see Mitch arrive in his beautifully restored classic car! After a sweet “first touch” in the stairwell to help calm some nerves, the beautiful Catholic mass started, complete with the most well-timed thunder and rain that was nice enough to finish before we had to leave!
I love doing family photos in beautiful churches, and St. Barbara’s was as stunning of a backdrop as anything else! After the family photos we got more beautiful shots with the bride and groom and the classic car, even recreating a photo from their grandparents’ wedding day!
Once we all arrive at the gorgeous Lingrow I got some lightening-fast detail shots as guests arrived for cocktail hour downstairs. Soon the bridal party was ready to go and we did a few fun group photos, individual photos, and beautiful bride and groom portraits that showcased the best features and view of the gorgeous venue.
Guests were dazzled by a dance completely choreographed by the bride, and we were able to get a massive group photo of all 175+ guests packing the dance floor to kick off the party! Even though the day was hot and humid, Maddy and Mitch were so incredibly sweet and kind enough to go back outside at sunset to get one last epic shot with a cotton-candy sky and, of course, the car!
We wrapped up the full day with a beautiful sparkler exit and some more expert twirls to cap off Mitch and Maddy’s happily ever after!
Thank you to these wonderful vendors who truly were a force on this very full day!
Venue: Lingrow Farm
Coordinator: Leah Frey
DJ: Royal Heir DJ
Cake: The BRIDE!!!
Florals: Bride and mom!
HMUA: Sanctus Spa and Salon
