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.