I’ve detailed how to choose the perfect wedding timeline on this post HERE so reference that if you are still working on narrowing that decision down. Below, I will be sharing some sample timelines to give you an idea of what your day might look like if you are getting started on the timeline.
Generally, the times that I like to work with for each part of your day:
Details – 45 to 60 minutes
Getting ready (split between girls + guys) – 45 minutes
First looks – 20 to 30 minutes
Bride + Groom Portraits – 30 minutes minimum
Bridal Party – 20 to 30 minutes
Family Portraits – 30 minutes minimum
Things that can make a timeline look different than the ones below:
If you are using a different getting ready location, venue, and church
If the guys are getting ready somewhere different than the girls
If you are wanting to have portraits taken at an alternate location
If you have a larger than normal family size
First Look Timeline: 4:30 ceremony start time
11:30 – Photographer arrives, photographs details
12:15 – Groom “get ready” portraits
12:30 – Bride “get ready” portraits
1:00 – First look with dad
1:10 – First look with Bride + Groom
1:30 – Bride + Groom portraits
2:00 – Entire bridal party
2:15 – Bride with bridesmaids
2:30 – Groom with groomsmen
2:45 – Family portraits
3:15 – Hide for ceremony
3:20 – Photograph decor
4:00 – Prelude, guests are seated
4:15 – Photographer gets in place
4:30 – Wedding ceremony
5:15 – End ceremony
5:30 – Final family portraits
6:00 – Introduced as husband and wife
6:45 – BM + MH speeches
7:00 – Cut cake
7:05 – First dances
9:30 – Sparkler sendoff, photographer leaves
Traditional Timeline: 4:30 ceremony start time
12:30 – Photographer arrives, photograph details
1:15 – Groom “get ready” portraits
1:30 – Bride “get ready” portraits
2:00 – First look with dad
2:15 – Groom with groomsmen
2:30 – Groom with groom’s family
2:45 – Bride with bridesmaids
3:00 – Bride with Bride’s family
3:15 – Hide for ceremony
3:20 – Photograph decor
4:00 – Prelude, guests are seated
4:30 – Wedding ceremony
5:15 – End ceremony
5:45 – Family portraits
6:10 – Entire bridal party
6:30 – Bride + Groom portraits
7:15 – Introduced as husband + wife
8:00 – BM + MH speeches
8:15 – Cut cake
8:20 – First dances
10:30 – Sparkler send off
Just remember, that around 6/7 weeks before your wedding day, I will get in contact with you or your wedding planner to create your customized wedding timeline. We will make sure that each part of your day is accounted for and that all the details are covered. I look forward to working with you soon!
