HOW TO BUILD THE BEST TIMELINE TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR WEDDING
TIMELINE GUIDE
Planning a wedding is no easy feat, and it’s so easy to lose yourself in the tiny details and forget what really matters, the lasting memories. Your wedding day is not just a union of two people in love, it’s the union of families coming together to celebrate.
— You poured your heart and soul into perfecting every moment of your special day and your photos will be the keepers of those memories for years to come.
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12:00 PM - Photographer arrives, bride getting ready
12:15 PM - First Look, couple portraits
12:45 PM - Bridal Party photos
01:30 PM - Guests arrive, bridal party hides
02:00 PM - Ceremony begins
02:30 PM - Ceremony Ends, Guests Greetings
02:50 PM - Sign marriage license
03:30 PM - Dinner begins
04:15 PM - First Dances (while dinner wraps up)
04:45 PM - Dance floor opens
05:00 PM - Cake Cutting
05:10 PM - Words of Appreciation from Bride and Groom
05:45 PM (sunset) - Evening portraits
06:20 PM - Dance Photos
08:00 PM - Dance Photos / Photographer leaves
*Sunset varies according to season:
Spring-Summer 7:00 pm / Fall-Winter 5:00 pm
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10:00 AM - Photographer arrives, details and decor photos
11:00 AM - Getting ready photos
12:00 PM - Get into dress (if applicable)
12:15 PM - First Look, couple portraits
12:45 PM - Bridal Party photos
01:30 PM - Guests arrive, bridal party hides
(Decor photos: Tables, guestbook, cake, etc.)
02:00 PM - Ceremony begins
02:30 PM - Ceremony Ends, Guests Greetings
02:50 PM - Sign marriage license
03:30 PM - Dinner begins
04:15 PM - Words of Appreciation from B&G
04:45 PM - First Dances
05:00 PM - Dance floor opens
05:20 PM - Cake Cutting, evening portraits
06:00 PM - Sun sets, couple joins dance floor
07:00 PM - Dance Photos
08:00 PM - Grand Exit? / Photographer leaves
*Sunset varies according to season:
Spring-Summer 7:00 pm / Fall-Winter 5:00 pm
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10:00 AM - Photographer arrives, getting ready photos
(Detail photos: Dress hanging, rings, invitations, etc.)
10:45 AM - Getting ready photos with Partner A
11:30 AM - Getting ready photos with Partner B
12:00 PM - Putting on dress photos
12:15 PM - First Look, couple portraits
12:45 PM - Bridal Party photos
1:30 PM - Guests arrive, bridal party hides
(Decor photos: Tables, guestbook, cake, etc.)
2:00 PM - Ceremony begins
2:30 PM - Ceremony Ends, Guests Greetings
2:50 PM - Sign marriage license
3:30 PM - Dinner begins
4:30 PM - Words of Appreciation from B&G
5:00 PM - Cake Cutting
5:10 PM - First Dances
5:30 PM - Dance floor opens, evening portraits begin
6:00 PM - Sun sets, entering blue hour
6:15 PM - Wrap up evening portraits
6:20 PM - Party time!
(Photos: dancing, group photos, etc.)
10:00 PM - Grand exit / Photographer leaves
*Sunset varies according to season:
Spring-Summer 7:00 pm / Fall-Winter 5:00 pm