Hi, we are ready to celebrate with you! Regarding timelines, we need a good plan. Family formals are usually photographed in 25-35minutes [or less], and all depending on the group dynamics and size. Cocktail hour is a time I want you to enjoy, so let's get you there! We prepare ahead and place a lot of effort into coordinating with you and your planning team before the wedding weekend to have a photo game plan in place! LET'S START by listing only 10-12 different groupings for family portraits. FOR EXAMPLE: 1. Bride & Groom with Parents 2. Bride & Groom with Grandparents 3. Bride & Groom with Siblings - and so on... Easy! Within these groupings, you may have more than one portrait [such as B&G with the Groom's parents/B&G with the Bride's parents, etc.] PROFESSIONAL RECOMMENDATION: If you have a very large family [i.e. uncles, cousins, special 'like-family' the loved ones you may want to include] I highly suggest some of the extended family shots to be in a group, and then while in the reception, we can gather the individuals with family members - This is to make sure that the portrait time does not interfere with you and your husband portraits, and guests will not be kept waiting at reception. Oh! Very essential to the day is if grandparents are present - I always start with the first with them - Having the honor to photograph them is a high priority. Also, there are some realities in the dynamics of the day for some of the family members who may not share the same space and may not want to be grouped in the same group with others [ It is fine, it happens more often than you imagine - I am here to make it smooth + simple - Just let us know] Let's align the groups you both may want as well as how you may want for my team and myself to handle any of these interactions during family formals. I can promise you that we will make this process fun and easy! And, we can make it to cocktail hour!