You would not think family formals (FF) would be the most stressful part of the day, but more times than not, it 100% is! If your family is anything like mine, rounding up 20+ of them can make you want to pull your hair out. For me at my own wedding, it is was my mom requesting 30 extra images with people I barely knew and my Uncle Larry disappearing for 20 minutes to grab some appetizers. Spend some time on this page at least a few weeks before the wedding to help this part of the day run smoothly!

The more we have in print beforehand, the easier FF will go! I will print your shot list before the wedding. If you have booked a second shooter, they will help instruct family members when it is their turn for pictures. If there is no second shooter, make sure to ask a family member or bridesmaid to help organize and call people for shots.

Although it is up to you, I recommend no more than 12 sets for formals total. It will take 2-3 minutes for each set, so the more sets you have the longer we will take. And remember, we can always take more images during the reception. Reception is the perfect time to gather up a large group of aunts and uncles or college friends.