The Perfect, Relaxed Wedding Timeline

-6H Hair & Makeup arrives

-4H Photographer & Videographer arrive

• Details, exteriors, flat lay, dress hanging

• Bride & bridesmaids getting ready

• Hair & makeup, lunch/snacks/champagne, candids, robes, etc.

-3H Groom & groomsmen getting ready / Bride puts on dress

-2.5H Bride in dress, details, back buttons/zipping, earrings, shoes, etc.

-2H First look, private vows, couple portraits session #1

-1.5H Wedding party & family formals

-1H Potentially end formal photography (w/buffer: bathroom, drink, other needs)

-½H STOP photography with couple (emotional preparation for ceremony)

• Photographer to ceremony site to photograph details and guests arriving 

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0 Hour Ceremony Begins

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+½H Cocktail hour begins (ceremony ends)

• Extended family formals

• Couple portraits session #2

+1.5H Reception Begins - Cocktail hour Ends

• Introductions

• First Dances (couple, parents)

+2H Dinner served

• Toasts/Speeches during dinner

+3H Dessert/Cake Cutting

• Open Dance Floor

+4H Photography & Videography End

+7H Reception Ends