Family PHOTOS
Designed to keep your day flowing with ease and intention
with quick COPY + Paste Template
WHY THIS MATTERS
Keeping Things Seamless
Family photos are one of the only structured parts of your day.
Having a clear, intentional list allows us to:
• Move efficiently through photos
• Keep energy relaxed and enjoyable
• Get you back to cocktail hour quickly
• Ensure no important people are missed
MY GOAL IS TO:
• Keep this portion efficient (15–20 minutes max)
• Capture the people who matter most
• Allow you to get back to your day without feeling pulled away
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THE KEY TO KEEPING THIS SMOOTH
Instead of listing every possible combination, focus on:
👉 Your most meaningful groupings
HOW TO BUILD YOUR LIST
A Simple, Thoughtful Approach
I recommend focusing on your most meaningful groupings - 15 MAX.
Including names where possible allows me to call people in directly rather than by title, which helps everything move more efficiently and keeps the energy relaxed and enjoyable.
Rather than listing every possible combination, think about:
• Immediate family
• Closest relationships
• A few extended family groupings (if important)
✨ The more thoughtful the list, the more relaxed your experience will feel.
EXAMPLE FAMILY PHOTO LIST - COPY & PASTE
(Most couples will have something similar to this)
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PARTNER 1 FAMILY
• Partner 1 + Parents (e.g. Mom – Susan, Dad – Mike)
• Partner 1 + Parents + Siblings (e.g. Sister – Emily, Brother – Jake)
• Partner 1 + Siblings (Emily, Jake)
• Partner 1 + Grandparents (if applicable)
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PARTNER 2 FAMILY
• Partner 2 + Parents (e.g. Mom – Linda, Dad – Robert)
• Partner 2 + Parents + Siblings (e.g. Brother – Alex, Sister – Chloe)
• Partner 2 + Siblings
• Partner 2 + Grandparents (if applicable)
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IMMEDIATE COMBINED FAMILY
• Couple + Both Sets of Parents
• Couple + Immediate Families (everyone together)
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HELPFUL TIPS!
• Please assign one person per side who knows your family to help gather people quickly
• Please ensure anyone included in family photos is nearby immediately following the ceremony
• Extended family groupings can add significant time, so we recommend keeping these to a minimum
• I’ll guide each grouping so you don’t need to worry about what comes next
INFORM FAMILY to be nearby + Ready!
Please ensure anyone included in family photos is nearby immediately following the ceremony
👉 This prevents:
• missing uncles
• people going to cocktail hour
• you hunting people down