Relieving The Waiting Period Before The Reception

The biggest hit-or-miss of a wedding day is the time between the ceremony and the reception. Almost every wedding I've attended has had a long lull in-between, including mine, so I know how hard it is to keep everyone happy and still get everything done. Because, unless you skip pictures entirely or only take two, people will be waiting for a while. So what can you do to alleviate some of the waiting time?

Following are a few ideas!

Here's some quick ones:

  • Have a photo plan for the moments you want captured and keep everyone in the wedding party focused
  • Take some of the pictures before the ceremony
  • Sign the marriage license during the ceremony
  • Play a slide show or video for guests to watch while they're waiting