Need help structuring your wedding day-of timeline? ------------------------------------------
Here you will find 2 suggested timelines. Depending on planned coverage and wedding size, you can use these suggestions to develop a timeline designed to fit your plans. Below is a breakdown of things I usually capture on wedding days showing the length of time usually needed.
6.5 Hour Timeline
2:00 - Brides details/candid HMU
2:45 - Groom details/getting dressed
3:15 - Bride gets dressed
3:45 - First Look
4:15 - Wedding Party Photos
4:30 - Family Photos
5:00 - Ceremony
5:30 - Cocktail Hour
6:15 - Entrance to Reception
6:30 - First Dance, Parent Dances, Toasts
7:00 - Dinner
8:00 - Sunset Portraits (depends on sunset timing)
8:30 - Cake Cutting/end of coverage
8 Hour Timeline
1:00 - Bride’s details/Candid HMU
1:45 - Groom details/getting dressed
2:15 - Bride gets dressed
2:45 - First Look
3:15 - Wedding Party Photos
3:30 - Family Photos
4:00 - Ceremony
4:30 - Cocktail Hour
5:30 - Entrance to Reception
5:45 - First Dance, Toasts
6:00 - Dinner
7:00 - Parent Dances/Dance floor opens
7:30 - Sunset Portraits (depends on sunset timing)
8:00 - Cake Cutting
8:30 - Bouquet/Garter Toss
9:00 - End of coverage
Timeline Breakdown ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
30-60 minutes
bride’s dress
shoes
Invitations
accessories - (jewelry, perfume, keepsakes)
flowers
ladies’ dresses
Bride hair and makeup touch up
Ladies except bride to get dressed while I photograph groomsmen
30-45 minutes
Groom’s accessories (tie, boutineer, keepsakes, watch, socks, cufflinks)
Shoes
Guys helping him with jacket, accessories
Toast
20-30 minutes
Ladies helps bride get dressed + accessorize
Toast
Bridal Portraits
30-45 minutes
First Look
B+G Portraits
15-20 minutes
Family Portraits - I will use a list provided by you to make sure we don’t miss anyone
15-20 minutes
Entire wedding party portraits
Bridesmaids and individuals
Groomsmen and individuals
30 minutes
Ceremony
Processional
Speeches
Vows
30 minutes
Sunset Portraits, bride and groom only
***All ceremony and reception details are captured as they become available/set up. Sometimes it will occur in between portraits, during cocktail hour, any moments of down time that come up during the day. This will include any personalized items present at the event, such as centerpieces, wedding favors, guestbook, wedding cake, etc. During the reception I work with the DJ or emcee to ensure all the reception events (first dance, toasts, etc) are captured effectively.