Best Practices
Deliver content before the reception ends
A practical workflow to put the first clips in the couple's hands during dinner.
5 min read·Updated Updated June 2026
The goal is simple: by the time the couple sits down to eat, they have content to look at.
The flow
- 1Create the event the day before.
- 2Send the couple the gallery link during getting-ready.
- 3Upload a first batch after the ceremony.
- 4Upload a second batch after couple portraits.
- 5By cocktail hour, the gallery is full enough to share.
Common mistakes
- Trying to color-correct every clip on-site. Same-day is about momentum, not perfection.
Pro tips
- Pre-edit a 'hero clip' in the first 30 minutes — it sets the tone for the whole gallery.
Frequently asked
Should I tell the couple I'm sending same-day?
Yes — set the expectation in your contract and they'll watch for it.
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