The soft haze and brilliant light just before sunset creates a stunning halo, emphasizing your bridal glow. We call this the golden hour.
The golden hour is the last hour before sunset, making it the best time to take your couple portraits. With a little bit of scheduling and pre-planning, we can take advantage of the best light for bridal magazine worthy photographs.
golden hour
CHASING tHE LIGHT
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Ceremony Start Time: 5:00 PM
Time of Sunset: 7:30 PM
Couple Portraits: 7:00 PM
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FALL
Ceremony Start Time: 5:30 PM
Time of Sunset: 8:30 PM
Couple Portraits: 7:30 PM
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SUMMER
Ceremony Start Time: 6:00 PM
Time of Sunset: 8:30 PM
Couple Portraits: 8:00 PM
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SPRING
01 // DETERMINE SUNSET TIME
Using a website like sunrisesunset.com, you can look up the approximate sunset time on your wedding day. Your sunset time will depend on time of year, location, and other factors.
02 // SUBTRACT ONE HOUR
This is the ideal time to take your portraits as a newlywed couple, immediately following your ceremony. It’ll show off your KB bride glow!
03 // SUBTRACT ANOTHER HOUR
This is the time your ceremony should start if you want to take advantage of the golden hour couple portraits.
a simple guide
Ceremony Start Time: 4:00 PM
Time of Sunset: 5:30 PM
Couple Portraits: 5:00 PM
