When you inquire about our winery wedding venue services, one of the first things we consider is the sunset time. This helps us determine the best time for your wedding portraits, including the "golden hour" when the light is perfect for beautiful photos. It also helps us determine the time of your ceremony. For our sample timeline, we'll use a typical sunset time in Temecula, California, which varies throughout the year.
A first look is a great option for couples for many reasons, and we recommend it in certain situations.
In the winter months, the sun sets early, which means all important portraits, such as wedding party photos, family photos, and newlywed portraits, need to take place before the reception. However, with a first look, we can schedule more time for those beautiful sunset photos even during the reception.
If you have a large wedding party, more time is required for wedding party photos, especially if you want creative and fun portraits. Coordinating a group of more than 12 people takes time, and it's best to err on having more time.
Our recommended family formal groupings include grandparents, parents, and siblings. However, including more people, such as aunts and uncles, takes more time. We can take family photos quickly if everyone is on-site, but many people usually wander to cocktail hour, which can delay the portraits. For weddings without a first look, we recommend keeping the formal list short to ensure that those portraits don't take all of your cocktail hour. To learn more about whether a first look is right for you on your wedding day, please contact us.
Our timeline is based on events taking place at our La Vindemia venue. If you have separate locations for getting ready, ceremony, and reception, please account for travel time in your timeline.
For a typical winery wedding in Temecula, California, with 120 guests, we recommend 8-9 hours of photography coverage. Depending on whether you want a first look, we can start on-site photography 3-4 hours before the ceremony and wrap up coverage about 30 minutes after the last major reception event. We usually don't stay through the end of the reception since after an hour of dancing, the photos can become monotonous. We'll work with you to create a reception timeline to ensure that we capture all major moments before we leave.
We can work with you to create a customized timeline that best fits your wedding day needs at La Vindemia. Please contact us for more information or to schedule a consultation.
Please share your guest count and wedding date for a quote. We're excited to help plan your special day at Vindemia Estate!
(951) 760-9334
info@lavindemia.com
33133 Vista Del Monte Rd, Temecula, CA 92591