Wedding Day Timeline Template
Using Our Wedding Day Timeline Template
We are with the Bride and Groom the majority of the wedding day and we know a realistic timeline when we see one. Being the wedding photographers and videographers at your wedding we are experts at moving the day along and maximizing our time with you. We use our Wedding Day Timeline Template for all of our couples to ensure we are staying on track and getting the content that we need. Below is an example of a wedding day timeline with a first look and without a first look.
(WITH A FIRST LOOK)
Rule of Thumb - Start 5.5 Hours Before the Ceremony
12:00 PM / Photographer Starts Shooting Details
(At this point, all of the ladies should have their hair and makeup done. The brides hair and makeup should be 95% complete. While hair and makeup are being wrapped up, the Photographer can capture small details like the dress, shoes, rings, invitations, jewelry, etc.)
12:30 PM / Photographer starts guys prep time
(At this point, the guys should already be 90% dressed and ready to go. Photographer will capture last minute details : putting on jackets, ties, cuffs, shoes, etc.)
1:00 PM / Lead Photographer photographs the guys as a group
1:30 PM / Photographer goes back to the ladies and photographs the bride getting her dress on.
1:45 PM / Photographer photographs the ladies as a group
***2:00 PM / First Look! Pre Husband & Wife Photo Shoot Moments
2:30 PM / Entire bridal party photos
3:00 PM / Family Formals
4:00 PM / Ladies hide Away , Photographer captures behind the scene moments with the Bride, Gents Help Prepare for Ceremony , Photographer captures details / guests
***4:30 PM / Ceremony begins
5:30 PM / Ceremony ends
5:30 PM / Finish Family Formals
***5:30 PM / Cocktail hour begins
5:45 PM / Husband & Wife Photo Shoot Moments
***6:00 PM / Reception Begins
6:00 PM / Bridal party gets announced
6:10 PM / Bride & Groom get announced
6:20 PM / Bride & Groom's first dance
6:30 PM / Plates get served
6:30 PM / Photographer & Bride and Groom get served
7:00 PM Father daughter dance
7:10 PM / Mother son dance
7:30 PM / Open floor dancing
7:45 PM / Garter toss
7:50 PM / Bouquet toss
8:00 PM / Cake tutting
8:00 PM / Photographers time ends
(WITHOUT A FIRST LOOK)
Rule of Thumb - Start 4.5 Hours Before the Ceremony
( Post Ceremony, a One Hour Time Slot is Mandatory for Family Formals )
1:00 PM / Photographer starts shooting details
(At this point, all of the ladies should have their hair and makeup done. The brides hair and makeup should be 95% complete. While hair and makeup are being wrapped up, the Photographer can capture small details like the dress, shoes, rings, invitations, jewelry, etc.)
1:30 PM / Photographer starts guys prep time
(At this point, the guys should already be 90% dressed and ready to go. Photographer will capture last minute details : putting on jackets, ties, cuffs, shoes, etc.)
2:00 PM / Photographer photographs the guys as a group
2:30 PM / Photographer goes back to the ladies and photographs the bride getting her dress on.
2:45 PM / Photographer photographs the ladies as a group
4:00 PM / Ladies Hide Away, Photographer captures behind the scene moments with the bride, gents help prepare for ceremony
***4:30 PM / Ceremony begins
5:30 PM / Ceremony ends
***5:30 PM / Cocktail hour begins
5:45 PM / Family Formals
6:00 PM / Entire bridal party photos
6:20 PM - 6:40 PM / Husband & Wife Photo Shoot Moments
*** 6:30 PM / Reception begins
6:40 PM / Bridal party gets announced
6:50 PM / Bride & Groom get announced
7:00 PM / Bride & Groom's first dance
7:10 PM / Plates get served
7:10 PM / Photographer & Bride and Groom get served
7:40 PM / Father daughter dance
7:50 PM / Mother son dance
8:00 PM / Open floor dancing
8:15 PM / Garter toss
8:20 PM / Bouquet toss
8:40 PM / Cake cutting
9:00 PM / Photographers time ends
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