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Alexis & Tom

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Friday, December 11, 2026

Getting Ready — Bride’s Hotel / Airbnb Ceremony & Reception — Tampa Garden Club

The Day’s Journey

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1:00 PM

Arrival & Detail Shots

Henry and team arrive at the bride’s getting-ready location to capture the details that set the scene — the dress, shoes, invitations, rings, and all the little touches that tell your story.

Please have all detail items gathered in a box or tray
1:30 PM

Bride & Bridesmaids in Robes

Alexis and her bridesmaids hang out in robes or pajamas — relaxed, laughing, and soaking in the calm before the beautiful chaos. Hair and makeup finishing touches happen here.

Groom & groomsmen should be fully dressed by now
2:00 PM

Groom & Groomsmen Formals

While the bride and bridesmaids get dressed, Tom and his groomsmen take their formal portraits — sharp, confident, and ready for the day. Groomsmen head to Tampa Garden Club when finished.

Bride & bridesmaids getting dressed during this time
2:30 PM

Bride & Bridesmaids Getting Ready

Alexis and her girls are dressed and glowing. Staged getting-ready portraits — the final zip of the dress, the veil, the bouquet in hand, and all the emotions that come with it.

3:00 PM

Depart for Tampa Garden Club

The bridal party wraps up at the hotel and heads to the venue. Deep breaths — the next time you walk through a door, it’ll be down the aisle.

3:30 PM

Tucked Away & Out of Sight

The wedding party disappears into their suites — no peeking! Guests are arriving and finding their seats, so everyone stays hidden until it’s time. Last touch-ups, deep breaths, and a quiet moment before the big reveal.

Do not enter common areas — guests are arriving
4:00 PM

Ceremony

The moment it all leads to — Alexis and Tom exchange vows and begin their forever. Every glance, every word, every tear of joy.

4:30 PM

Cocktail Hour

Guests enjoy drinks and appetizers while the couple and families step away for photos. Cocktail hour runs from 4:30 to 5:30 PM.

4:30 PM

Family Formals

Immediately following the ceremony, we’ll gather family groups for formal portraits. Refer to the Shot List tab for the full sequence.

Refer to Shot List tab for groupings
5:00 PM

Wedding Party & Couple’s Portraits

The full wedding party gathers for group portraits, then Alexis and Tom steal away for golden-hour couple’s portraits — just the two of them, soaking in the magic of being newly married.

Sunset at 5:33 PM — golden hour magic

5:45 PM

Bustle & Queue Up

Bride gets bustled and the wedding party lines up for the reception entrance. Last-minute touch-ups, big smiles, and get ready to make your grand entrance.

Note: Exact reception times will be determined by the DJ. If you need help coordinating, Henry is happy to assist.
6:00 PM

Grand Entrance

The doors open and the newlyweds make their grand entrance to the reception — the energy, the cheers, the first steps into the party.

6:15 PM

First Dance, Parent Dances & Toasts

Alexis and Tom share their first dance, followed by parent dances and heartfelt toasts from the wedding party. Have your tissues ready.

6:45 PM

Dinner

Time to eat, drink, and celebrate. We’ll capture candid moments between bites and conversations.

7:30 PM

Cake Cutting

A sweet tradition — Alexis and Tom cut the cake together. Bonus points if nobody gets frosting on their outfit.

8:00 PM

Open Dancing

The dance floor opens up and the party really begins. This is where the magic happens — we’ll be right there capturing it all.

9:00 PM

Photography Contract Ends

Henry’s photography coverage wraps up at 9:00 PM. What an incredible day — thank you for letting us be part of it!

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12:00 PM
Confirm vendor arrival times
Call/text each vendor
Check detail items box from couple
Rings, invitations, shoes, jewelry, vow books
12:30 PM
Scout bride’s getting-ready location
Check window light, space, backdrops
Confirm ceremony seating layout at venue
Check with venue coordinator
1:00 PM
Set up detail shot station
Find best window light at bride’s hotel
1:30 PM
Robes / pajama portraits with bridesmaids
Relaxed group shots before getting dressed
Confirm groom & groomsmen are fully dressed
They should be ready for formals
2:00 PM
Groom & groomsmen formal portraits
Bride & bridesmaids getting dressed during this time
Groomsmen depart for Tampa Garden Club
Once formals wrap, head to venue
2:30 PM
Staged getting-ready portraits
Dress, veil, bouquet, final touches
3:00 PM
Bridal party departs for venue
Wrap up at hotel, leave by 3:00 PM
Confirm florals delivered & placed at venue
Bouquets, boutonnières, centerpieces
3:15 PM
Mic check for ceremony audio
Coordinate with DJ/officiant
3:30 PM
Wedding party tucked away — out of sight
Guests arriving, do not enter common areas
3:45 PM
Cue bridal party for processional lineup
4:00 PM
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Ceremony Begins
Processional music starts
4:30 PM
Line up family groups for formals
Have shot list ready
Confirm cocktail hour setup
Bar, appetizers, signage — cocktail hour 4:30–5:30 PM
5:00 PM
Escort couple to portrait location
Golden hour window — move quickly
5:45 PM
Bride to be bustled & wedding party queues up
Line up for reception entrance
Confirm reception room is flipped
Tables set, centerpieces, lighting
5:50 PM
Mic check for reception toasts
6:00 PM
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Grand Entrance
Announce the newlyweds
6:15 PM
Cue first dance, parent dances & toasts with DJ
Confirm toast order with speakers
Maid of honor, best man, parents
6:45 PM
Confirm dinner service timing
Coordinate with caterer
7:15 PM
Confirm cake is in position
Check with baker/caterer
7:30 PM
Cue cake cutting with DJ
8:00 PM
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Open Dancing Begins
DJ takes over
9:00 PM
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Photography Contract Ends
Henry’s coverage wraps up at 9:00 PM

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Contacts Coming Soon

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