Sample Timelines

Here are a few sample timelines based on ceremony start times.

Please note that if you are getting ready in a different location than where the ceremony and reception will be held, you will need to factor in travel time between locations.

Ceremony at 5:30pm

2:30 - Photography coverage begins

2:30 - Getting ready

(have details ready if you want them photographed)

3:00 - Bride gets dressed

3:30 - First look, followed by some couples photos

4:00 - Family photos & bridal party photos

5:30 - Ceremony 

6:00-7:00 - Cocktail hour

6:40 - Couple sneaks away briefly for golden hour photos (sunset is at 7:58pm)

7:15 - Intros & first dance

7:30 - Dinner begins

8:30 - Toasts

8:45 - Parent dances, followed by open dance floor

9:30 - Cake cutting

10:00 - Photography coverage ends