Re: WHAT NEXT?????
usually you can ask the parlour if they do any photoshoot or they know someone who does it, which is much more convinient as it would be quite close to the parlour. if the reception starts at 6, you need to tell the parlour you need to be ready by say 5, you can go straight for photoshoot and then to the hall ard 7 / 7.30 (there is usually a room provided for the bride so you can wat there). The bride comes out on the stage/hall after baraat arrives so you don't need to hurry and get to hall for 6 :=)
My reception was at 8 but Madeehas (parlour) said i need to get there for 3 and someone needs to pick me up by 6 as alot of parlours in Lahore now close in the evening rather than later at night.
P.S. they will tell you to get there 3 hours before, even though it takes alt less time. one lady did my hair first, then the other one did my base. then eyes and then i had to wait for ages. they she carried on with the eyes and rest of the make-up. Wait again and then dupatta just before the bride leaves.