We tell many of our brides to rethink the only-one-hour-between-ceremony-and-reception-for-pictures rule. Here’s how that standard timeline really works (imagine you’re the bride): The ceremony begins a little late, because a bridesmaid couldn’t find her shoes. You’re totally flustered, but it’s time to walk down the aisle. You eagerly await that “First Glance” of your groom. Except the you’re coming down a long aisle, or from down the beach, or the back of the room. The guests stand, and all you groom sees is the top of a veil moving toward him. He may get choked up, but by the time the you reach him, he’s masked his emotions again.