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sample wedding timelines

YAY, YOU’RE GETTING MARRIED! LET’S MAKE PLANNING A BIT EASIER.

6 hours of coverage: 

  • 2:00pm — photography coverage begins + first look with groom

  • 2:15pm — couples portraits + bridal portraits

  • 2:30pm — bridal party portraits

  • 3:00pm — family portraits

  • 3:30pm — bride + groom hidden as guests filter in

  • 4:00pm — ceremony

  • 4:30pm — ceremony ends + cocktail hour begins

  • 5:30pm — grand entrance

  • 6:00pm — dinner served

  • 6:45pm — speeches

  • 7:15pm — first dances

  • 7:45pm — golden hour portraits

  • 8:00pm — photography coverage ends

(typically first look through first dances / golden hour portraits)

** ideal for smaller-scale or intimate weddings with clients who are not quite as concerned with full photography coverage

8 hours of coverage:

  • 12:30pm — photography coverage begins + details + location scouting

  • 1:00pm — getting ready

  • 1:30pm — bride gets in wedding dress

  • 1:45pm — first look with parent

  • 2:00pm — first look with groom

  • 2:15pm — couples portraits + bridal portraits

  • 2:30pm — bridal party portraits

  • 3:00pm — family portraits

  • 3:30pm — bride + groom hidden as guests filter in

  • 4:00pm — ceremony

  • 4:30pm — ceremony ends + cocktail hour begins

  • 5:30pm — grand entrance

  • 6:00pm — dinner served

  • 6:45pm — speeches

  • 7:15pm — first dances

  • 7:45pm — golden hour portraits

  • 8:15pm — rejoin reception

  • 8:30pm — photography coverage ends

(typically the finishing touches of getting ready through a bit of open dance floor)

** ideal for average-sized weddings + the most commonly booked package

10 hours of coverage:

  • 11:15am — photography coverage begins + details + location scouting

  • 12:15pm — getting ready

  • 12:45pm — bride gets in wedding dress

  • 1:00pm — first look with bridesmaids

  • 1:15pm — first look with parent

  • 1:30pm — first look with groom + personal vow readings

  • 1:45pm — couples portraits + bridal portraits

  • 2:15pm — bridal party portraits

  • 2:45pm — family portraits

  • 3:15pm — bride + groom hidden as guests filter in

  • 4:00pm — ceremony

  • 4:30pm — ceremony ends + cocktail hour begins

  • 5:45pm — grand entrance

  • 6:15pm — dinner served

  • 7:00pm — speeches

  • 7:30pm — first dances

  • 8:00pm — golden hour portraits

  • 8:30pm — rejoin reception

  • 9:15pm — photography coverage ends

(typically most of getting ready through open dance floor)

** ideal for larger-scale weddings with extra photo-related events throughout the day + clients wanting the most documentary-styled photos

NOTE: keep in mind that everyone’s wedding day is unique and we’ll work together to completely curate your day-of timeline to YOU. the season / time of year will play a huge role in timeline as well. these samples are just starting points!