Wedding pictures later?

Do you think it would be a good idea to just take a few pictures between the ceremony and the reception then do the rest a week or two after the wedding? We'd still do all the normal ones during the ceremony and ALL the wedding party and family shots. Also, we're having the wedding at our home church so we can get access to it to take pictures later.

We're having an evening wedding and I feel that it would be rude to make our guests wait too long (and I KNOW that our photographer is slower than some and takes 2-3 of each pose) between the ceremony and the reception.

We are NOT going to change our photographer. She is providing her services free of charge. What could be better than that? She's a great photographer and has a LOT of experience, she's just slower than most when it comes to taking wedding pictures.

I suggest you show up about 2 hours early and do photos BEFORE the ceremony. This way you have daylight and your make-up and hair is perfect.

I know that some people think it's weird to see the bride/groom before the big moment, but honestly, it will take some of the pressure off of you. Your stress level will be lower because you already saw each other, and told each other how beautiful the other is. And when you finally walk down the aisle, you'll only have to worry about saying your vows, not getting all emotional about seeing each other. Your guests will not see you until you walk down the aisle. So don't worry about that.

I wouldn't do them later, because that's not your wedding day. Would you think about taking photos of your birthday party 2 weeks after it happened? You would know it wasn't your special day when you look back on the photos, and it will make them lose some of their value. (in my opinion.)

My husband and I did photos before, and it was fantastic.

For my wedding, we took all of the pictures beforehand! I absolutely loved it because we got everything done and nobody had to wait for us after the wedding. What we did was, first the groom took all his pictures without me (with his family, groomsmen, bridesmaids, etc.) Then it was my turn to take the same pics but without my groom. Then I waited in the sanctuary and the photographer brought my husband in and they gave us about 15 minutes to talk and see eachother. It was a very special moment. After that, we took the rest of the pictures together. It was very stress free and we were able to get to the reception right away. I am somewhat old fashioned and wanted to wait to see my husband when I walked down the aisle, but the way we did it, made it easier on everybody. Hope this helps and congrats!

Try doing the men's and ladies bridal party Photos before the ceremony and all of the rest immediately following. Start the reception right away as your guests arrive with a cocktail hour and some hors d'ouevres and then join the party when you arrive. We did that and I have been to a number of weddings since that did it that way and it works out well. Happy wedding!!!

I agree with the second poster. We also did the majority of our pics before the wedding and we did "reenactments" of all the major moments (first kiss, etc) that our photographers wanted to make sure they captured and some other shots after the ceremony with us in our newlywed grins. It worked out great for us and our guests weren't stuck waiting around for hours.

I have to side with the others who said take them before the ceremony. That's exactly what we did, and it worked out great. Seeing each other really helped calm me down, and we didn't inconvenience our guests. Do you really want to get everyone dressed up again, get new flowers, etc. and go back to the church at a later date? That sounds like a major hassle.

I think that sounds like a good idea and as it is your day, do whatever you are happy and comfortable with! :) As long as everyone who is going to be in the photographs is agreeable to it, then go for it!

If you are going to do the family shots and the ceremony shots, what other shots are there to do? family shots take the longest.

why not do all of the shots before the ceremony?

Do some photos before the start of the wedding with the wedddign party and then after get the ones with your new hubby and everyone together.

I think you should change your photographer.
Mine was great I didn't even realized he was there on that day. he never asked us to pose, he shot genuine pictures. he was great!

I will finish them all in one day

i think what ever will work for your certain situation will be great!

I suggest you do them all on your wedding day. If you do them later, I think when you look back, you will regret it, because you will know they weren't taken on your special day and they won't feel as valuable as the ones that were taken that day!
You would have to get your hair and makeup the same, not to mention anyone else who will be in the photos.
Try to get as many pictures taken before the ceremony. And don't worry if your guests have to wait for you. It's YOUR day, one chance at making happy memories, and you can't take it back. Your guests are there to help you celebrate. You are supposed to be the one happy, if anyone complains, ignore them or have a family member/ bridal attendant deal with them.
Congrats!