Family Formals Planner

Select your family structure and generate an organized sequence of formal portrait combinations. No more guessing who to line up next.

Family Structure

Bride's Side

Groom's Side

Shot Sequence

1

Couple with Both Families

On set: Couple, Bride's Mother, Bride's Father, Bride's Sibling, Groom's Mother, Groom's Father, Groom's Sibling

Est. time: 2 min

2

Couple with Bride's Immediate Family

On set: Couple, Bride's Mother, Bride's Father, Bride's Sibling

Est. time: 2 min

3

Couple with Bride's Parents

On set: Couple, Bride's Mother, Bride's Father

Est. time: 2 min

4

Couple with Bride's Mother

On set: Couple, Bride's Mother

Est. time: 2 min

5

Couple with Bride's Father

On set: Couple, Bride's Father

Est. time: 2 min

6

Couple with Bride's Sibling

On set: Couple, Bride's Sibling

Est. time: 2 min

7

Couple with Groom's Immediate Family

On set: Couple, Groom's Mother, Groom's Father, Groom's Sibling

Est. time: 2 min

8

Couple with Groom's Parents

On set: Couple, Groom's Mother, Groom's Father

Est. time: 2 min

9

Couple with Groom's Mother

On set: Couple, Groom's Mother

Est. time: 2 min

10

Couple with Groom's Father

On set: Couple, Groom's Father

Est. time: 2 min

11

Couple with Groom's Sibling

On set: Couple, Groom's Sibling

Est. time: 2 min

12

Full Wedding Party

On set: Couple, Best Man, Maid of Honor, Groomsmen, Bridesmaids

Est. time: 2 min

12 combinations — estimated 24 minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should we allow for family formals?
Plan 2-3 minutes per combination. A typical set of 12-15 combinations takes 25-35 minutes.
What order should we do the photos in?
Start with the largest group and work down. This minimizes the time people spend waiting and reduces the chance of someone wandering off.
Should we share this list with the family?
Yes. Send the list to both families before the wedding so everyone knows they are needed and when. Designate a family wrangler to help gather people.