Briana & Christian's Fall Sunset Wedding in Schulenburg, Texas at Svetlik Farm Wedding Venue.

I absolutely adore this couple & had the best time celebrating them on their wedding day! The day was such perfect weather & it wasn’t too hot outside, which equals an amazing day to get married! I started off my day with photographing all the details before Briana put on her dress & then that’s when the day starts to flow. Briana had her mom help her get ready & it was truly so special to witness those precious memories. Briana did a first look with her dad & that brought tears to everyone’s eyes who had a sneak peek at it through the windows. Christian & Briana decided to do a first touch and I’m so in love with how they did it! Briana gave Christian a big hug while he faced the opposite way of her to avoid their first look for at their ceremony. The two of them had their moment & they were radiant with love & joy & they were so pumped to make it all official! Then ceremony time came, guests were arriving, & it was go time! Their ceremony space was overflowing with loved ones wanting to support them on their special day. Afterwards came all the formal photos before their grand entrance as newlyweds! Once they entered into their beautiful reception space Christian said a prayer over their dinner & everyone in the building. Then these two decided to have dinner in private, so they could have alone time on their wedding day, which I love this idea & wish more couples did this! Once they ate their dinner the newlyweds came back into the reception space for their first dance as Mr & Mrs. The evening slipped away & before we knew it the dance floor opened & their guests were loving the dance floor! Which always makes me happy, because dancing photos can be so fun, especially when your guests are having the best time! They even played Fireball by Pit bull & handed everyone Fireball shots, are you kidding!! As the night carried on it soon came to an end & Briana & Christian closed out their night with a private last dance right before their grand exit with bubbles!

It is always a privilege to have couples that trust me with their wedding day & I love when they make me feel like family for the day, so thank you to the Hernandez’! I absolutely loved being able to celebrate these two beautiful souls!

The day wouldn’t be possible without this amazing couple & all the vendors & family that made the day come to life!

Vendors apart of the day:

Venue: Svetlik Farm Wedding Venue

Planning & Coordination: Baldemar Esquivel

Photography: Emily Marie Photography aka myself!

How to plan out your Texas Wedding Timeline during Daylight Savings!

As a Texas Wedding Photographer I’ve noticed brides have been totally forgetting about time change & I want to share just how that can effect your wedding day! Daylight Savings went into effect on November 6th & ever since then the sun sets so much earlier in the day, than what were used to! So I’m here to help out all the brides for Spring & all the upcoming brides planning their Fall & Winter Weddings!

So… How does Daylight Savings effect your wedding day?

If you start your wedding ceremony too late in the evening, the sun might be set before you have time to get to those formal photos after your ceremony. So to ensure you have enough time on your wedding day, I would suggest reviewing the sunset time for your wedding day & making sure you have at least 45 minutes to an hour for photos after your ceremony. However, If you’re planning to have a later ceremony time, I would suggest doing a first look with your partner & then knocking out a few of those formal photos prior to the ceremony to save yourself time for later in the evening!

What should my Wedding Timeline look like for daylight savings?

Depending on what all you want photographed during your wedding day & how your timeline flows everything will depend on the amount of hours your wedding photographer is there for & this will vary from couple & couple.

Example 9 hour Traditional Wedding Timeline:

1:00 p.m.- Photographer Arrives. Details & Getting Ready Photos.

1:45 p.m.- First Look with Bridesmaids.

1:55 p.m.- First Look & Private Vow Reading.

2:20 p.m.- Bridal Party Photos.

2:50 p.m.- Just a few Bride & Groom Portraits.

3:10 p.m.- Ceremony & Reception Details.

3:20 p.m.- Everyone is tucked away for ceremony.

3:45 p.m.- Ceremony Begins.

4:15 p.m.- Ceremony Ends. Cocktail Hour begins. Formal Photos; Family Photos & Newlyweds Portraits.

5:05 p.m.- Wrap up photos & head to cocktail hour.

5:15 p.m.- Cocktail Hour ends.

5:20 p.m.- The Sun Sets.

5:20 p.m.- Grand Entrance as Newlyweds! Straight into First Dance.

5:30 p.m.- Dinner is served.

6:30 p.m.- Parent Dances & Toasts.

7:10 p.m- Cake Cutting.

7:45 p.m.- Table to Table.

8:30 p.m.- Bouquet & Garter Toss.

8:45 p.m.- Anniversary Dance/Shoe Game.

9:00 p.m.- Open Dance Floor!

9:30 p.m.- Bar Closes

9:50 p.m.- Guests exit building for grand exit.

9:55 p.m.- Private Last Dance as Newlyweds.

9:58 p.m.- Grand Exit!

I hope this helps any couples out there planning your wedding during this time of year! Also, just know that timelines are if we were in a perfect world, so if things go off track just know it’s not the end of the world. Also, if you’re looking for your Texas Wedding Photographer, then I would love to chat & work with you for your wedding day!

5 traditions you may want to include on your wedding day 💫

Traditional weddings are not dead & I want to share 5 traditions you may want to include on your wedding day!

• WRITE PERSONAL VOWS!

If you plan to say personal vows during your ceremony or in private, plan to write them down after you get ready! Take a few minutes to yourself on your special day!

• FIRST LOOK WITH YOUR BRIDESMAIDS!

If you aren’t planning on doing a first look with your spouse before your ceremony, doing one with your bridesmaids is a great way to include this tradition into your timeline. You can always have a first look with your parent/s, sibling/s, or anyone special in your life!

• HAVE A GRAND ENTRANCE AS NEWLYWEDS!

Right before you enter your reception plan out a grand entrance this can be done with your bridal party or just the two of y’all!

• FIRST DANCES WITH YOUR PARENT!

The traditional father & daughter or mother & son dances are a beautiful moment between you & your parent to symbolize the love and guidance they received throughout their life, and this usually follows the bride and groom's first dance.

• CUTTING THE CAKE!

This tradition is meant to represent the first act that the couple does together, it's always a fun & lovely moment to share together with your guests! Plus, you can mash cake in your partner’s face!