Let’s Plan Your Wedding Day Timeline
So now what, you’ve started planning your wedding and have no idea on how to build your wedding day timeline. How long do things really take? What time should the “____” be? Well, you’re in the right place. I’ve worked on some sample timelines that are tried and true from couples in the past. Keep in mind that these are just guides for your timeline, each wedding is completely different and your timeline should reflect your unique and perfect day — and that’s where the customization comes in! We’ll hop on a quick call to discuss the specific details of your day, move around times, and tailor it so that your wedding day will move smoothly. Use the following timelines as guidelines or templates as you create yours.
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6 HOURS W/ A FIRST LOOK
2:00 — Photographer Arrives
2:00 — Final Touches & Details, Getting Ready/Candids
2:35 — Bride Getting Into Dress
2:50— First Look for Bride & Groom, followed by portraits
3:20 — Bridesmaids and Groomsmen Portraits
3:45 — Full Bridal Party
4:00 — Bride Hidden Away, Guests Arrive
4:30-4:50 — Ceremony
4:55-5:20 — Family Photos
5:30 — Entrance Into Reception
5:40-6:40 —Dinner
6:30 —Toasts
6:45 — First Dances
7:00 —Cake Cutting
7:10 — Open Dance Floor
8:00 — Photographer Leaves
6 HOURS W/O A FIRST LOOK
2:00 — Photographer Arrives
2:00 —Final Touches & Details, Getting Ready
2:45 — Bride Getting Into Dress
3:00 — Bride and Bridesmaids Portraits
3:30 — Groom and Groomsmen Portraits
4:00 — Bride Hidden Away, Guests Arrive
4:30-4:50 — Ceremony
4:55-5:15 — Family Photos
5:15 —Full Bridal Party Photos
5:35-6:00 — Bride & Groom Portraits
6:10 — Entrance Into Reception
6:15-7:15 —Dinner
7:00-7:15 —Toasts
7:15 —First Dances
7:30 —Cake Cutting
7:35 — Open Dance Floor
8:00 — Photographer Leaves
8 HOURS W/ A FIRST LOOK
1:00 — Photographer Arrives
1:00-2:15 — Final Touches, Details, Getting Ready
2:15 — Bride Buttoned Into Dress
2:30 —First Look w/ Dad
2:40 —First Look for Bride & Groom, followed by Portraits
3:20—Bridesmaids & Groomsmen Individual Groups
3:45 — Full Bridal Party
4:00 — Bride Hidden Away as Guests Arrive
5:30-5:50 — Ceremony
6:00-6:20 — Family Photos
6:20-7:00 — Greet Guests at Cocktail Hour OR Take More Newlywed Photos
7:00 — Entrance Into Reception
7:10 —Dinner is Served
7:50 —Toasts
8:00— First Dances
8:15 —Cake Cutting
8:20 — Open Dance Floor
9:00 — Photographer Leaves
8 HOURS W/O A FIRST LOOK
1:00 — Photographer Arrives
1:00-2:15 — Final Touches, Details, Getting Ready
2:15 — Bride Buttoned Into Dress
2:30 —First Look w/ Dad
2:40 — Bride & Bridesmaids Photos
3:05 — Groom & Groomsmen Photos
3:30 — Bride Hidden Away as Guests Arrive
4:00-4:30 — Ceremony
4:30-4:50 — Family Photos
4:50-5:10 — Full Bridal Party
5:10-5:30 — Bride & Groom Portraits
5:30 — Entrance Into Reception
5:45 —Dinner is Served
6:45 —Toasts
7:00 — Greet Guests OR Take More Newlywed Photos (SUNSET)
8:00— First Dances
8:15 —Cake Cutting
8:20 — Open Dance Floor
9:00 — Photographer Leaves
10 HOURS W/ A FIRST LOOK
1:00 — Photographer Arrives
1:00-2:15 — Final Touches, Details, Getting Ready
2:15 — Bride Buttoned Into Dress
2:30 —First Look w/ Dad
2:40-3:20 —First Look for Bride & Groom, followed by Portraits
3:20-3:45 —Bridesmaids & Groomsmen Individual Groups
3:45-4:05 — Full Bridal Party
4:00 — Bride Hidden Away as Guests Arrive
4:30-4:50 — Ceremony
5:00-5:20 — Family Photos
5:20-6:00 — Greet Guests at Cocktail Hour
6:00 — Entrance Into Reception
6:15 —Dinner is Served
7:15 —Toasts
7:30 —Cake Cutting
8:00— SUNSET Newlywed Photos
9:00— First Dances
9:15 — Open Dance Floor
10:00 — Photographer Leaves
10 HOURS W/O A FIRST LOOK
1:00 — Photographer Arrives
1:00-2:15 — Final Touches, Details, Getting Ready
2:15 — Bride Buttoned Into Dress
2:30 —First Look w/ Dad
2:40 — Bride & Bridesmaids Photos
3:05 — Groom & Groomsmen Photos
3:30 — Bride Hidden Away as Guests Arrive
4:00-4:30 — Ceremony
4:30-4:50 — Family Photos
4:50-5:10 — Full Bridal Party
5:10-5:30 — Bride & Groom Portraits
5:30 — Entrance Into Reception
5:45 —Dinner is Served
6:45 —Toasts
7:00 —Cake Cutting
7:10 — Greet Guests
8:00— SUNSET Newlywed Photos
9:00— First Dances
9:15 — Open Dance Floor
10:00 — Photographer Leaves
Again, keep in mind that these are just templates and guides to follow. The time of year greatly affects the timeline schedule and time of your ceremony. Reach out for more wedding timeline tips and tricks!
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