Planning your wedding day timeline can seem like a daunting task, but fear not! Here's a comprehensive guide to help you schedule your special day seamlessly. While every wedding is unique, these timelines can serve as a helpful template to ensure no detail is overlooked. Remember, the more detailed your plan, the smoother the day will go. Include buffer times between each activity to account for any unexpected delays or last-minute adjustments. Additionally, designate someone trustworthy to oversee the timeline execution on the wedding day, ensuring everything stays on track while you soak in the joy of your special day. Your wedding is all about you, so prioritize what matters most to you and your partner. Enjoy every moment, and cherish the memories that will last a lifetime. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

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11:30 - 3:30 | 11:30 | Groom & Groomsmen arrive at church ready, photographer arrives. 11:30-12:00 | Photograph prayer over groom & putting on boutonniere. 12:00 | Bride and bridesmaids arrive ready 12:00-12:30 | Photographer prayer over bride & putting on corsage 12:30-12:45 | Photograph church and details for ceremony 12:45 | Groom and parents line up, bridal party lines up 1:00 | Ceremony begins 2:00 | Ceremony ends 2:00-2:30 | Photos outside of the church with friends and family 2:30-3:30 | Photos with bridal party and Bride and Groom

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12:00 - 8:00 | Photographer 8:00 | Hair & Make up 11:00 | Venue Access 12:00-4:30 | Bride & Groom will NOT see each other till ceremony 12:00- | Photographer arrives 1:00 | Bride & bridesmaids meet in "Get Ready" Suite Groom & groomsmen meet in "Grooms Room" Bartenders & Catering arrive DJ arrives to set up 2:00 | Bride puts on dress Cake and desserts are delivered 2:15 | Officiant arrives Dj will get everyones mic setup 2:30 | Prelude begins Music plays Seating is open Guestbook available 3:00 | Ceremony begins 3:30 | Ceremony ends - no receiving line bride and groom go into room to get a moment alone, eat & hydrate before photos Cocktail hour beings 3:45-4:15 | Photographer takes the newlyweds out for couples portraits 4:00 | Lawn games are set up 4:15-4:45 | Formal family photos and wedding party photos DJ asks family to gather by altar for photos List of groups for photos: 4:50 | Marriage License 5:10 | Grand Entrance 5:15 | First dance 5:20 | Newlyweds give welcome & thanks 5:25 | Buffet opens DJ will release tables one by one 6:00 | Toasts 6:20 | Cake cutting 6:30 | Father daughter dance Mother son dance Dance floor opens 6:45-7:10 | sunset photos with newlyweds 7:10-8:00 | Reception photos 8:00 | Photographer leaves 9:30 | Music stops 9:35 | Send off

Everyone will know exactly where they need to be and when. And you will have plenty of time scheduled for every single photo and to enjoy the moments rather than stressing on time!

You won't have to worry about your best friend showing up 30 minutes to get her hair done or your dad not knowing where he needs to be for family photos.

Just create a wedding timeline, and you can share it with all your VIPS. Including your photographer, videographer, wedding planner, hair and make-up and the complete vendor team!

Creating a family photo list can feel like a stressful and overwhelming task on top of the many other things you have to plan for your wedding day!

Below is the list that I send to my clients so they can create one seamless wedding family photo list. So day of their wedding, they can just smile and enjoy the moment knowing they are getting all the photo with their special and favorite people in their lives.

This list typically takes about 30-45 mins depending on the size of the families. Keep this in mind if you want to add any addition combinations to this list as you might want to give yourself a little more time in your schedule to allow for these extras.

(Pro-tip: I alway suggest starting with a huge both side of the family picture! Everyone just came from the ceremony, the excitement is in the air and everyone is filled with love just wanting to share it, makes for some great celebratory photos)

You've put so much work and planning into your wedding day. Here are previous timelines from couples that had a great day as well as some helpful tips for a stress free wedding day!

Wedding Tips & Timelines

How to schedule the day

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eight hours

eight hours

eight hours

Creating a wedding timeline months in advance of your wedding day is the key to a stress-free day and the way to get all the photos you are dreaming of.

Everyone will know exactly where they need to be and when. And you will have plenty of time scheduled for every single photo and to enjoy the moments rather than stressing on time!

You won't have to worry about your best friend showing up 30 minutes to get her hair done or your dad not knowing where he needs to be for family photos.

Just create a wedding timeline, and you can share it with all your VIPS. Including your photographer, videographer, wedding planner, hair and make-up and the complete vendor team!

A Complete List of Family Photos for Your Wedding Day

Creating a family photo list can feel like a stressful and overwhelming task on top of the many other things you have to plan for your wedding day!

Below is the list that I send to my clients so they can create one seamless wedding family photo list. So day of their wedding, they can just smile and enjoy the moment knowing they are getting all the photo with their special and favorite people in their lives.

This list typically takes about 30-45 mins depending on the size of the families. Keep this in mind if you want to add any addition combinations to this list as you might want to give yourself a little more time in your schedule to allow for these extras.

(Pro-tip: I alway suggest starting with a huge both side of the family picture! Everyone just came from the ceremony, the excitement is in the air and everyone is filled with love just wanting to share it, makes for some great celebratory photos)

A COMPLETE CHECKLIST FOR WEDDING FAMILY PHOTOS

BRIDE + GROOMS FAMILY TOGETHER

BRIDE'S FAMILY

GROOM'S FAMILY

ADDITONAL COMBINATIONS

PLEASE ALLOW 2-3 MINUTES PER ADDITIONAL GROUPING FOR LESS THAN 4 PEOPLE OR 3-5 MINUTES PER ADDITIONAL GROUPING FOR GROUPS OF 4 OF MORE.

TIP ONE:

When you create your family photo list, include the title of the group and also the first names of everyone in the photo to help keep this photos moving quickly.

example: Bride + Groom with Bride's parents

(Brittany, Phil, Donna, Ken)

TIP TWO:

Once you have completed your list, print it out, send a copy to your wedding planner, photographer, best man and maid of honor to help ensure that someone else is in charge of getting the groups together so you can fly through these in a breeze!

TIP THREE:

I saved the best for last! Since family photos can take a good amount of time after the ceremony and you probably haven't eaten. Plan to have the reception bring you and the bridal party hors d'oeuvres to keep your energy up and power through the photos.

You've put so much work and planning into your wedding day. Here are previous timelines from couples that had a great day as well as some helpful tips for a stress free wedding day!

Wedding Tips & Timelines

How to schedule the day

four Hours

four Hours

Six hours

eight hours

eight hours

eight hours

Creating a wedding timeline months in advance of your wedding day is the key to a stress-free day and the way to get all the photos you are dreaming of.

Everyone will know exactly where they need to be and when. And you will have plenty of time scheduled for every single photo and to enjoy the moments rather than stressing on time!

You won't have to worry about your best friend showing up 30 minutes to get her hair done or your dad not knowing where he needs to be for family photos.

Just create a wedding timeline, and you can share it with all your VIPS. Including your photographer, videographer, wedding planner, hair and make-up and the complete vendor team!

A Complete List of Family Photos for Your Wedding Day

Creating a family photo list can feel like a stressful and overwhelming task on top of the many other things you have to plan for your wedding day!

Below is the list that I send to my clients so they can create one seamless wedding family photo list. So day of their wedding, they can just smile and enjoy the moment knowing they are getting all the photo with their special and favorite people in their lives.

This list typically takes about 30-45 mins depending on the size of the families. Keep this in mind if you want to add any addition combinations to this list as you might want to give yourself a little more time in your schedule to allow for these extras.

(Pro-tip: I alway suggest starting with a huge both side of the family picture! Everyone just came from the ceremony, the excitement is in the air and everyone is filled with love just wanting to share it, makes for some great celebratory photos)

A COMPLETE CHECKLIST FOR WEDDING FAMILY PHOTOS

BRIDE + GROOMS FAMILY TOGETHER

BRIDE'S FAMILY

GROOM'S FAMILY

ADDITONAL COMBINATIONS

PLEASE ALLOW 2-3 MINUTES PER ADDITIONAL GROUPING FOR LESS THAN 4 PEOPLE OR 3-5 MINUTES PER ADDITIONAL GROUPING FOR GROUPS OF 4 OF MORE.

TIP ONE:

When you create your family photo list, include the title of the group and also the first names of everyone in the photo to help keep this photos moving quickly.

example: Bride + Groom with Bride's parents

(Brittany, Phil, Donna, Ken)

TIP TWO:

﻿Once you have completed your list, print it out, send a copy to your wedding planner, photographer, best man and maid of honor to help ensure that someone else is in charge of getting the groups together so you can fly through these in a breeze!

TIP THREE:

﻿ I saved the best for last! Since family photos can take a good amount of time after the ceremony and you probably haven't eaten. Plan to have the reception bring you and the bridal party hors d'oeuvres to keep your energy up and power through the photos.

Once you have completed your list, print it out, send a copy to your wedding planner, photographer, best man and maid of honor to help ensure that someone else is in charge of getting the groups together so you can fly through these in a breeze!

I saved the best for last! Since family photos can take a good amount of time after the ceremony and you probably haven't eaten. Plan to have the reception bring you and the bridal party hors d'oeuvres to keep your energy up and power through the photos.