Mandy Star Photography · Orlando & Central Florida
Answer 7 questions and find out exactly when golden hour hits your outdoor venue and whether your current timeline captures it.
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Sunset times in Central Florida shift by more than 2.5 hours across the year. Month matters.
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Even a 30-minute shift can be the difference between golden-hour portraits and harsh midday light.
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This tells us when your post-ceremony photo window opens.
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Different settings behave very differently in Florida light, especially at golden hour.
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A first look means you see each other before the ceremony — and wedding party photos can happen beforehand too, freeing up your post-ceremony window for family formals and couple portraits.
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Most couples figure this out closer to the wedding — just give us your best guess. The more people in your family formals, the less time you have left for couple portraits right after. It is the tradeoff most couples do not think about until it is too late.
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A cocktail hour gives you a defined window where guests are occupied and all post-ceremony photos — family formals, wedding party if needed, and couple portraits — happen together.
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