How Can I Speed Up My Photo Posing?

I don’t want to spend my entire reception posing for pictures. How can I speed up the photographer so I can eat, drink and be merry?

Be prepared to cast superstition aside and take the bulk of your pictures with your groom, his family, your family and your attendants before the ceremony. Although it makes for an even longer day, snapping photos of your wedding party a couple hours before the ceremony will guarantee you more fun-time later.

If you and your fiancé don’t want to sneak a peek at each other prior to the ”I do’s,” prepare a list of each formal photo you want taken after the ceremony. Designate one list-keeper and have her organize groups of people so they’re photo-ready as soon as the previous group is finished. You can also build in extra time—no more than two hours—before the reception starts. One more solution: Hire a photographer who specializes in candids. Just make sure someone points out the family VIPs to him.