OUTLIVE CREATIVE

EXAMPLE OF A TIMELINE

(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
 

EXAMPLE OF A TIMELINE

(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