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WEDDING TIMELINE

Chanelle + Mitchell

September 25, 2026 Notting Hill Farm

Coverage

12:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Recommended 8-hour photo + video coverage

Ceremony: 3:30 PM on the patio
Cocktail hour: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunset: Approximately 7:05 PM

Wedding Party + VIPs

Maid of Honor: Kaylea Willard
Man of Honor: Ilya
Best Man: Steven Bruckman
Wedding party: 3 bridesmaids + 2 groomsmen
Flower Girl: Marlene
Dog: Leopold

The Day at a Glance

12:30 PMDetails + flat lays

12:50 PMPJ / robe photos

1:00 PMGroom prep + Chanelle gets dressed

1:25 PMFinal bridal moments + portraits

1:40 PMChanelle + Mitchell first look with Leopold

1:55 PMCouple portraits

2:25 PMWedding party photos

2:45 PMImmediate family photos

3:10 PMCouple hidden + ceremony prep

3:30 PMCeremony

3:50 PMJust-married candids + congratulations

4:00 PMExtended family photos

4:25 PMCocktail hour candids + reception details

5:00 PMGuests seated + wedding party gathered

5:10 PMReception introductions

5:15 PMParent dances

5:25 PMReception candids + venue buffer

6:00 PMSpeeches + Mark’s toast

6:10 PMDinner

6:40 PMGolden hour portraits

7:05 PMChanelle + Mitchell first dance

7:10 PMDance floor opens

8:30 PMPhoto + video coverage ends

Important prep note

Hair and makeup should be fully complete for Chanelle, the wedding party, the moms, and Grandma Alice by 12:30 PM. Please have all details gathered in one place before coverage begins.

Details + Getting Ready

Everything begins in one place, with the details ready and the morning moving calmly.

12:30 - 12:50 PM

Detail Photos + Flat Lays

Photo and video will divide coverage so the bride's and groom's details can be captured efficiently.

Bridal Details

Dress
Shoes
Perfume
Jewelry
Engagement ring + both wedding bands
Invitation suite
Vow books or letters, if prepared
Bouquet
Gifts or sentimental details
Bridesmaid getting-ready details
Items connected to Leopold, such as his collar, leash, bow tie, or charm

Groom Details

Suit from BUREAU
Shoes
Cologne
Ring
Watch, cufflinks, and accessories
Tie and pocket square
Boutonniere
Vow book or letter, if prepared
Gifts or sentimental details

12:50 - 1:00 PM

PJ / Robe Photos with Chanelle + Bridesmaids

Chanelle with all bridesmaids
Chanelle with Maid of Honor Kaylea
Candid getting-ready moments
Final hair and makeup touch-ups
Champagne or toast-style photos, if desired

1:00 - 1:25 PM

Groom Getting Ready / Chanelle Gets Into Her Dress

Chanelle can begin dressing privately with whoever she wants helping her while photo and video capture Mitchell's final getting-ready moments.

Mitchell putting on his jacket
Tie, boutonniere, cologne, watch, and accessories
Mitchell with Best Man Steven
Mitchell with both groomsmen and each groomsman individually
Final groom portraits and candid moments with the guys

1:25 - 1:40 PM

Bride Final Getting-Ready Moments + Bridal Portraits

Mom helping with the dress
Bridesmaids or Maid of Honor helping with final details
Jewelry, shoes, perfume, veil, and bouquet
Bridal portraits
Emotional moments with Mom, bridesmaids, and Grandma Alice

First Look + Portraits

A relaxed portrait plan with room for the emotional moments, movement, and Leopold.

1:40 - 1:55 PM

Chanelle + Mitchell First Look with Leopold

The first look will be set farther away so loved ones may watch from a distance. Chanelle and Mitchell will have the first few minutes together privately, then Leopold can join.

First-look reaction
A few private moments together
Leopold joining the first look
Chanelle + Mitchell with Leopold

1:55 - 2:25 PM

Bride + Groom Portraits

Natural, romantic close-ups
Walking and movement photos
Fun, playful candids
Soft, emotional portraits
Wide portraits around Notting Hill Farm
A mix of classic and candid images

2:25 - 2:45 PM

Wedding Party Photos

Wedding party: 3 bridesmaids + 2 groomsmen. Flower Girl: Marlene.

Chanelle with all bridesmaids and each bridesmaid individually
Mitchell with all groomsmen and each groomsman individually
Chanelle + Mitchell with the full wedding party
Chanelle + Mitchell with Flower Girl Marlene
Chanelle + Mitchell with Marlene and her siblings, Malori + Mason
Chanelle + Mitchell with the officiant, if available
Fun, candid, and walking wedding-party photos

Keep bouquets, boutonnieres, and Leopold's leash or accessories nearby before the first look. Having one person assigned to bring Leopold in and out of photos will keep this portion relaxed and on time.

Family Photos

Family photos are a major priority, especially for Chanelle's family members who live in different parts of the country.

Before photos begin

Designate one family helper from each side to gather people quickly.
Everyone in immediate-family photos should be fully dressed and waiting nearby by 2:40 PM.
All extended family listed below should remain close to the ceremony area immediately afterward.

2:45 - 3:10 PM

Immediate Family Photos

Helpers should have the next group ready before the current photo is complete so the order below moves quickly.

Bride's Immediate Family

Chanelle with Mom, Cristy
Chanelle with Dad, Manuel
Chanelle with Mom + Dad
Chanelle with brothers Matthew + Gabriel
Chanelle with Grandma Alice
Chanelle + Mitchell with Grandma Alice
Chanelle with her immediate family
Chanelle + Mitchell with bride's parents
Chanelle + Mitchell with bride's immediate family

Groom's Immediate Family

Mitchell with Mom, Maria
Mitchell with Dad, Mark
Mitchell with Mom + Dad
Mitchell with brothers Steven + Nick
Mitchell with his immediate family
Chanelle + Mitchell with groom's parents
Chanelle + Mitchell with groom's immediate family

Combined Family Groupings

Chanelle + Mitchell with both sets of parents
Chanelle + Mitchell with both immediate families
Chanelle + Mitchell with all siblings
Chanelle + Mitchell with Leopold
Chanelle with Leopold
Mitchell with Leopold
Immediate family with Leopold, if he is comfortable and timing allows

If this block begins to run behind, the combined groupings and the couple with both sets of parents take priority. Any remaining combinations can be finished after the ceremony.

3:10 - 3:30 PM

Couple Hidden Away + Ceremony Prep

Ceremony space, aisle, florals, programs, and signage
Guests arriving and being seated
DJ and audio setup
Mitchell waiting for the ceremony
Leopold ready for ceremony moments

Ceremony + Extended Family

3:30 - 3:50 PM

Ceremony on the Patio

Chanelle and Mitchell will exchange handwritten vows.

3:50 - 4:00 PM

Just-Married Candids + Congratulations

Just-married reactions
Guests congratulating the couple
Hugs with family and friends
Quick ceremony-exit moments
Photo with the officiant, if not completed earlier

4:00 - 4:25 PM

Extended Family Photos

Cocktail hour begins at 4:00 PM. Extended family should remain near the ceremony area until their group is complete.

Bride's Side | Smaller Groupings

Chanelle + Mitchell with Marlene, Malori + Mason
Chanelle + Mitchell with Jun + Annie Dela Paz (Mom's side)
Chanelle + Mitchell with Anthony + Merly (Mom's side)
Chanelle + Mitchell with Kristelle + Justin Gomez (Dad's side)
Chanelle + Mitchell with all of Chanelle's extended family

Groom's Side | One Large Group

Chanelle + Mitchell with Deb Bruckman + John Bugman, Michael Bruckman, Russ + Sandy Parisi, Sam + Sue Parisi, and Daniela + David Gawal.

This follows Mitchell's request for one large portrait with his aunts and uncles so he can spend more of cocktail hour mingling with guests.

4:25 - 5:00 PM

Cocktail Hour Candids + Couple Mingling + Reception Details

Chanelle and Mitchell can enjoy the remainder of cocktail hour once family photos are complete.

Cocktail-hour candids and guests mingling
The couple visiting with guests
Bar and drink details
Untouched reception room, if available
Tablescapes and florals by Blossoms N' Treasure
Seating chart and signage from Etsy
Desserts by Sweet Melody's and Butter Block
Photo booth by H&H Entertainment
Venue details around Notting Hill Farm

Reception

Dinner, sunset, and dancing with enough breathing room for the venue and DJ to guide the flow.

5:00 PM

Guests Seated + Wedding Party Gathered

5:10 PM

Reception Introductions

5:15 - 5:25 PM

Parent Dances

5:25 - 6:00 PM

Reception Candids + Guest Mingling + Venue Buffer

This window gives the venue and DJ room to keep dinner service, speeches, and the reception flow relaxed and on time.

6:00 - 6:10 PM

Speeches + Mark’s Toast

Man of Honor speech from Ilya
Maid of Honor speech from Kaylea
Best Man speech from Steven
Toast from Mitchell's dad, Mark

6:10 PM

Dinner

Chanelle and Mitchell should be served first if possible so they have a few minutes to eat before sunset portraits. The photo and video team should eat at the same time as the couple.

6:40 - 7:00 PM

Golden Hour Couple Portraits

Sunset is approximately 7:05 PM. This is the best window for soft, glowy portraits without keeping the couple away from the reception for too long.

Soft, romantic portraits
Natural movement and walking photos
Close-up emotional moments
Wide Notting Hill Farm scenery

7:05 - 7:10 PM

Chanelle + Mitchell First Dance

Their first dance will happen after dinner and lead naturally into open dancing.

7:10 PM

Dance Floor Opens

DJ: Tim with H&H Entertainment.

7:10 - 8:30 PM

Reception Candids + Dance Floor Coverage

8:30 PM

Photo + Video Coverage Ends

If day-of timing shifts, the reception order will follow the direction of Notting Hill Farm and H&H Entertainment without changing the earlier portrait and ceremony plan.

Photo + Video Priorities

What Matters Most

A smooth, relaxed, and fun wedding day
Candid moments from beginning to end
Romantic, emotional, and beautiful video storytelling
Bride and groom portraits that feel loving, natural, and fun
Getting-ready moments with Chanelle and the girls
Photos with Chanelle's parents, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, and Grandma Alice
Photos with Mitchell's immediate family and one large extended-family grouping
Leopold included in the first look, ceremony, and selected family photos
Golden-hour portraits
Reception candids, dance-floor footage, and the overall feeling of the day

Final Day-Of Reminders

Have all details gathered and ready before 12:30 PM.
Hair and makeup should be complete by 12:30 PM, with only quick touch-ups afterward.
Assign one family helper from each side before the wedding day.
Assign one person to manage Leopold and keep treats, water, his leash, and any accessories nearby.
Ask immediate family to be photo-ready and nearby by 2:40 PM.
Ask every extended-family member listed here to remain near the ceremony area immediately afterward.
Have the couple served first at dinner if the venue can accommodate it.
Photo and video should receive their meals when the couple is served so the team is ready for sunset portraits.

This timeline is designed to protect the moments that matter most while keeping the day comfortable and flexible. Small shifts are completely normal, and the photo + video team will guide the flow as needed.