Wedding Planning
Sample Wedding Day Timeline
8 Hours of Coverage
WITH FIRST LOOK
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1:30 pm | I arrive at the bridal suite to capture the bride and bridesmaids getting ready + detail shots. During this time I'll also go to capture the groom/groomsmen getting ready.
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2:30 pm | Bride puts on the dress
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3:00 pm | Bride & groom depart separately for first-look
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3:15 pm | First-look and bride & groom photos
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3:45 pm | Wedding party photos (bride & bridesmaids, groom & groomsmen, full wedding party)
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4:15 pm | I'll step away to photograph the ceremony and reception decor before people start arriving.
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Bride freshens up, gets tucked away from early arriving guests
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5:00 pm | Ceremony begins
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5:30 pm | Ceremony ends and cocktail hour begins
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More couples portraits, family portraits, etc.
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6:30 pm | Reception
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7:25 pm | Speeches
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7:40 pm | First dance
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7:55 pm | Father-daughter dance
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8:00 pm | Mother-son dance
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8:05 pm | Dance floor opens
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8:30 pm | Bouquet toss, garter toss, etc.
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8:45 pm | Cake cutting
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9:00 pm | Bride and groom sneak out for sunset or nighttime photos
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9:30pm | Photography coverage ends
8 Hours of Coverage
WITHOUT FIRST LOOK
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1:30 pm | I arrive at the bridal suite to capture the bride and bridesmaids getting ready + detail shots. During this time I'll also go to capture the groom/groomsmen getting ready.
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3:00 pm | Groom & groomsmen portraits
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3:15 pm | Bride puts on dress
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3:45 pm | Bride & bridesmaids portraits
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4:00 pm | I'll step away to photograph the ceremony and reception decor before people start arriving.
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Bride freshens up, gets tucked away from early arriving guests
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5:00 pm | Ceremony begins
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5:30 pm | Ceremony ends and cocktail hour begins
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Family portraits, wedding party portraits
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6:00 pm | Bride & groom portraits
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6:30 pm | Reception
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7:25 pm | Speeches
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7:40 pm | First dance
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7:55 pm | Father-daughter dance
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8:00 pm | Mother-son dance
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8:05 pm | Dance floor opens
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8:30 pm | Bouquet toss, garter toss, etc.
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8:45 pm | Cake cutting
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9:00 pm | Bride and groom sneak out for sunset or nighttime photos
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9:30pm | Photography coverage ends