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Six hours vs eight hours of coverage
Six hours can work for a smaller, simpler day, but eight is what we include as standard for a reason. Here is the difference, plainly.
Option A
Six hours
Option B
Eight hours
What six hours covers
Six hours usually starts with the tail end of getting ready and runs through the ceremony, portraits, and the first hour or two of the reception. It suits a smaller wedding or a shorter timeline.
The risk is that the day runs long and coverage ends right as the dance floor fills.
Why eight hours
Eight hours covers getting ready, the first look, the ceremony, cocktail hour, golden hour portraits, and a full reception through the big dance floor moments. It gives the day room to breathe when the timeline slips.
How to decide
If your day is short or simple, six can work. For a standard timeline at one venue, eight is almost always right, which is why we make it the standard.
The bottom line
Six hours fits a short, simple day but risks ending as the party starts. Eight hours covers a full wedding with slack for the timeline to slip. We include eight as standard.
Common questions
- Is six hours enough?
- Only for a smaller wedding or shorter timeline. For most Long Island weddings, six risks ending right as the dance floor fills.
- Why is eight hours your standard?
- Because it covers getting ready through a full reception with room for the timeline to slip, which is what most weddings need.
- Can I add time later?
- It is easier to book the right number up front. Send us your timeline and we will advise honestly.
Still deciding? Tell us about your day.
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