Congratulations! <br /><br />I'd think that 3:00 or 3:30 would give you more than enough time. Especially if traffic has an impact. <br /><br />You'd have time between the events to do some of your photos at the church and family photos. <br /><br />The traffic patterns and timeline will be crucial for this event and I'd probably sit down with the photographer and ask precisely how much time they require to get the shots you want. I'd assign someone to 'wrangle' the photo subjects so that they are shot in a timely, organized way but not 'rushed'. <br /><br />For the early arrivals, maybe you could arrange for the venue to present water and/or wine in the foyer or great room so that people aren't entering the reception room and just lingereing there until you arrive? <br /><br />Make up a shot list and call your photographer then assign a 'wrangler'. Email them the entire list of people to be photographed AND, if you've got time, email them a file (docier) of photos of the person, their name, their relationship/Title. This way the 'wrangler' knows who everyone is and can identify them by face and name. This is what we do for our clients. <br /><br />Hope that helps and thanks for choosing JustAnswer.

Edited by MW Savant on 1/6/2009 at 10:19 PM

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You shouldn't have to be stressed about this on your wedding day. I hope the advice gives you all the relaxation and comfort you can handle! I think you'll find it does.