Timeline Draft

How to Create a Smooth Wedding Schedule

Hey guys! Your wedding is coming up, and I'm sure you have lots of questions about creating a timeline for the day! I will give some insight and recommendations from my end. I'll include a draft you can copy and use to fill in with your times. A clear wedding timeline will eliminate confusion and scheduling problems, and it'll keep everyone on the same page, from your bridal party to your makeup/hair team.

Ideal Time Allocations For Photos

Morning:

• Getting Ready Candids-Girls – 1-2 Hours
• (Start with Bridal details 15 mins)
• Guys Getting Ready Candids – 15-30 Min.
• Bride Getting dressed – 15 minutes
• First look with Couple- 15 minutes

Afternoon:

• Couples Portraits – 25-35 minutes
• Bridal Party Portraits- 30-40 Minutes
• (Can be done along with couple portraits)
• Couple hide away and relax, freshen up – 20-30 minutes pre ceremony.
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• If your ceremony & receptions is at different locations- make time for transportation!

Second Portion:

• Ceremony – 30-1 Hour average
• Family formals – 20 minutes ( Depending on your family size)
• (Can be done right after ceremony or during cocktail hour)
• Sunset/ sneak out during reception – 15-25 min