Family portraits... When it comes to family portraits do not do them during your reception. Yes, it is the only time you can get your whole family together, but you are MUCH better off doing those pictures right before your cocktail hour. Sometimes assembling your family for a picture can take 20 – 30 minutes and in a 4 hour party that is a huge chunk of time to lose! Delegate someone in your bridal party to gather the family so that it can take minimal time to expedite. Set up a meeting place or send those family members a special invitation for the photo shoot. This is where the magic is all in the details! April 