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Wedding Day Timelines

April 19, 2012

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Your wedding day is sure to be a whirlwind of events so follow my tips & suggestions to make it flow smoothly, minimize confusion & maximize photo time so that everyone has a fantastic experience.

I have provide a sample timeline that is built for the perfect amount of photography coverage & assumes you are doing a first look/bridal party photos prior to the ceremony, but it can be easily tailored to fit your day. We need plenty of daylight after the ceremony so plan accordingly. Other than having enough light, the main thing to keep in mind is that the more time for photos the better! Getting as many photos done prior to the ceremony is ideal (bride & groom, bridal party, family) so that we have plenty of daylight-plus you & your new Mr. or Ms. can get the party started quicker! The larger the family picture list, the longer family portrait time will take too, cutting into photo time with your honey and gettin’ your dance on. So, if you don’t want to do photos earlier you will need to build in enough time after the ceremony to cover family, bridal party, bride & groom -expect to arrive to the reception later because combined it can at least an hour and a half. I’m always glad to help my couples develop a timeline so please ask!

Photography Timeline Example (8 hours/First Look/2 photographers):

2pm

– Photography starts (details, girls getting ready, guys getting ready)

-Groomsmen finish getting ready

2:30pm

– Details photographed (wedding dress, shoes, jewelry, invitations, bouquet, etc)

-Bride & Bridesmaids finishing hair and makeup

3pm

– Bride gets dressed

3:30pm

– First Look for Bride & Groom

4pm

-Entire Bridal Party pictures with Bride & Groom

4:15pm

– Bridal party pictures: Bride & Bridesmaids

-Bridal party pictures: Groom & Groomsmen

4:40pm

-Bridal party ready for ceremony

4:45pm

– Photos of family, guests arriving, ceremony details

5pm – Ceremony

5:30pm – Ceremony Ends

5:40pm – Family pictures

5:45pm – Cocktail hour

6:10pm – Bride & Groom pictures (30 minutes)

6:45pm – Grand Entrance

6:50pm – First Dance

7pm – Welcome/Prayer/ Dinner served

7:15pm – Toasts

8:00pm – Father/daughter & mother/son dance

8:10pm –Dancing

8:45pm – Cake cutting

9:15pm – Bouquet/garter toss

10pm – Exit &/or photography ends

  1. Lisa Turnage says:

    Timelines are essential. Good info and education for clients, thanks Sarah!

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