Morning/Early Afternoon (Getting Ready):
1:00 PM: Photographer arrives to capture getting-ready photos.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Hair and makeup for the bride and bridal party.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Bride puts on her dress, with opportunities for photos.
2:00 PM: First look and couple's portraits.
2:30 PM: Wedding party photos
3:00 PM: Family Photos
3:30 PM: Formal photos wrap up. Guests begin to arrive for the ceremony.
Ceremony & Cocktail Hour:
4:00 PM: Ceremony begins.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Cocktail hour, allowing guests to mingle while the couple takes post-ceremony photos
Reception:
6:00 PM: Reception begins with grand entrance, first dance, and welcome toast.
6:15 PM: Dinner is served.
6:45 PM: Toasts and speeches.
7:15 PM: Cake cutting.
7:30 PM: Open dance floor.
8:00 PM onwards: Dancing, bouquet toss, and other reception activities.
9:00 PM: Photographer Leaves
Evening/Send-off:
10:30 PM: Last call for drinks.
10:45 PM: Guests gather for the send-off.
11:00 PM: Bride and groom's grand exit.
8 Hr Timeline
11 Hr Timeline
Morning/Early Afternoon (Getting Ready):
10:00 AM: Photographer arrives to capture getting-ready photos.
10:00 PM - 12:00 PM: Hair and makeup for the bride and bridal party.
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM: Bride puts on her dress, with opportunities for photos.
12:45 PM: First look with Bridesmaids
1:00 PM: First Look with Bride’s father and/or brother
1:15 PM: First Look with Groom and portrait photos to follow.
1:45 PM: Bridal Party Photos
2:15 PM: Family Photos
3:00 PM: Formal photos wrap up. Guests begin to arrive for the ceremony.
Ceremony & Cocktail Hour:
4:00 PM: Ceremony begins.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Cocktail hour, allowing guests to mingle while the couple takes post-ceremony photos
Reception:
6:00 PM: Reception begins with grand entrance, first dance, and welcome toast.
6:15 PM: Dinner is served.
6:45 PM: Toasts and speeches.
7:15 PM: Cake cutting.
7:30 PM: Open dance floor.
8:00 PM onwards: Dancing, bouquet toss, and other reception activities.
9:00 PM: Photographer Leaves
Evening/Send-off:
10:30 PM: Last call for drinks.
10:45 PM: Guests gather for the send-off.
11:00 PM: Bride and groom's grand exit.