WEDDING DAY TIMELINES

Check out sample wedding day photography timelines to help you stay on track. We discuss wedding day timelines with clients to get the best wedding photography possible.

Standard Timeline

Hair and Makeup is Done.
Add time of day here : Getting ready/Detail photos 30 min
Add time of day here : Groom Prep 30 min
Add time of day here : Bride Prep + Bride portrait 60 min
Add time of day here: Travel to Ceremony 30 min
Add time of day here: Ceremony 30 min
Add time of day here : Family photos 30 min
Add time of day here : Wedding Party 20 min
Add time of day here : BG Portraits 45-60 min
Add time of day here : Cocktail Hour 60 min
Add time of day here : Dinner/ speeches 90 min
Add time of day here : Golden hour photos 10 min
Add time of day here : Reception 60 min

First Look Timeline

Hair and makeup is done.
ex. 1230pm - Getting ready/Detail photos 30 min
ex. 1 - 2pm - Dress on + Bride portrait 60 min
ex. 2- 230pm - First Look/BG Portraits 30 min
ex. 230mp - Travel to Ceremony 30 min
ex. 3pm - Ceremony 30 min
ex. 330pm - Family photos 30 min
ex. 4pm Wedding Party 30 min
ex. 430pm - Wedding Couple Portraits 45-1hr
ex. 530pm - Cocktail Hour 60 min
ex. 630pm Dinner/ speeches 90 min
ex. 8pm Golden hour photos 10 min
ex. 8pm - 830pm - Reception 60 min

add 30 min. for groom prep
additional travel time if needed for multi locations.

Sample 8 hour day

Pre-Wedding Photos Timeline (ideal fall & winter)

Hair and Makeup is Done

Getting ready/Detail photos 30 min
Dress on + Bride portrait 60 min
First Look/BG Portraits 30 min
Family photos 30 min
Wedding Party 30 min
Travel to Ceremony 30 min
Ceremony 30 min
Cocktail Hour 60 min
Dinner/ speeches 90 min
Golden hour photos 10 min
Reception 60 min

Sample 8 hour day