Give every location one job.
A hotel can hold preparation, City Hall the vows, and a restaurant the celebration. Problems start when each chapter is scattered across several interchangeable spaces. Remove any stop that exists only for a photograph you could make nearby.
Keep the route moving in one direction.
Crossing the city repeatedly exposes the day to traffic and parking. A geographic progression—with portraits along the route—creates variety without backtracking. Map vendor load-in separately from the couple’s route.
Assign belongings and transportation.
Bouquets, vows, licenses, phones, bags, clothing, and gifts need to arrive at the next place without becoming the couple’s job. Name the car, person, and destination for each essential object before the wedding.
Use portraits as a transition.
A short walk, one neighborhood block, or a stop directly between venues can produce strong photographs without a separate excursion. Let guests begin cocktails while the couple moves naturally toward the reception.
