Sample Full-Day Timelines
Getting Ready Coverage - Open dancing (9 hours, 2 Photographers)
12:00PM Bride getting ready / Bridal details (rings, dress, flowers, invitation, etc.)
1:00PM Bride & Groom Change to wedding attire
2:00PM First look
2:10PM Couple's photo session
2:45PM Wedding Party pictures
3:00PM Family pictures
3:30PM Ceremony details (before guests arrive)
4:00PM CEREMONY STARTS
5:00PM Ballroom Doors Open
5:35PM Grand Entrance
5:40PM First Dance
5:45PM Thank You Speech
6:00PM Dinner (table photos)
7:15PM Speeches
7:35PM Cake cutting
7:40PM Game
7:55PM Centerpiece giveaway
8:00PM Slide show
8:15PM Bouquet / Garter toss
8:30PM FD / MS dance
8:40PM Open dancing
9:00PM Contract Ends
Getting Ready Coverage - Reception (7 Hours, 2 Photographers)
200 Bridal details (rings, dress, flowers, invitation, etc.)
300 Change to wedding attire
400 Ceremony details (before guests arrive)
430 Ceremony Begins
500 Group photos
545 Couple's photo session
630 Grand entrance
645 Dinner
800 Program
900 Contract Ends
Extended Ceremony - Reception (6 Hours, 1 or 2 Photographers)
230 Bridal details (rings, dress, flowers, invitation, etc.)
315 Change to wedding attire
400 Ceremony details (before guests arrive)
430 Ceremony Begins
500 Group photos
545 Couple's photo session
615 Grand entrance
630 Dinner
730 Program
830 Contract Ends
*Modified Full Day (5 Hours, 1 Photographer)
200 Bridal details (rings, dress, flowers, invitation, etc.)
300 Change to wedding attire (Bride only)
400 Ceremony details (before guests arrive)
430 Ceremony Begins
500 Group photos
545 Couple's photo session
630 Grand entrance
645 First dance
650 Cake cutting
700 Contract Ends
Ceremony - Reception (5 Hours, 1 Photographer)
400 Ceremony details (before guests arrive)
415 Candid photos of guests arriving
430 Ceremony Begins
500 Group photos
530 Couple's photo session
615 Grand entrance
630 Dinner
730 Program
830 Open dancing
900 Contract Ends
Ceremony - Reception (4 Hours, 1 Photographer)
430 Ceremony Begins
500 Group photos
530 Couple's photo session
615 Grand entrance
630 Dinner
730 Program
830 End