WEDDING DAY TIME LINE EXAMPLE
8 Hours Coverage
BRIDAL PARTY #1 – PREPARATIONS
(Photos of Bridal Party Relaxing, Accessory Shots, and Prepping for the wedding – Traditionally Groom & Groomsmen)
COVERAGE TIME…
12:30pm to 1:00pm
Travel to Bridal Party Preps: 15 mins (approx.)
BRIDAL PARTY #2 – PREPARATIONS
(Photos of Bridal Party Relaxing, Accessory Shots, Getting Dressed – Traditionally Bride & Bridesmaid)
COVERAGE TIME…
1:15pm to 2:15pm
** NOTE – for BRIDES – Make Up & Hair should be finalised by 1:45pm at latest **
Travel to Ceremony Site: 15 mins (approx.)
PRE-CEREMONY COVERAGE
(Photos of Ceremony Set Up, Quick Photos of Groom/Bride & Bridal Party, Photos of Groom/Bride with Immediate Family, Photos of Groom/Bride’s Arrival)…
COVERAGE TIME…
2:30pm to 3:00pm
** OPTIONAL – FIRST LOOK PHOTO SHOOT **
(Couple Only at secluded spot at Ceremony Site – approx. 10 mins)…
COVERAGE TIME…
2:50pm to 3:00pm
CEREMONY COVERAGE…
(Standard Ceremony performed by Celebrant including Couple’s Vows, Ring Exchange, Signing of the Register, Walking Down the Aisle)
COVERAGE TIME…
3:00pm to 3:30pm
GUEST & FAMILY PHOTOS…
(At Ceremony Site – Large Group Photo of All Wedding Attendees with Couple, Plus Guest & Family Photos as per the List Provided by Couple)
COVERAGE TIME…
3:30pm to 4:00pm
** 30 mins recommended for approx. 50-150 guests – if less than 50 guests, 15 mins is recommended **
Travel to Next Location: 15 mins (approx.)
PHOTO SHOOT- LOCATION 1
(With Couple, Bridal Party & Couple’s Children – if applicable)
COVERAGE TIME…
4:15pm to 5:00pm
Travel to Next Location (if applicable) OR “Break/Snack Time”: 15 mins (approx.)
PHOTO SHOOT – LOCATION 2
(Couple Only – Sunset Photos)
COVERAGE TIME…
5:15pm to 6:00pm
** SUNSET TIME: 5:45pm (on average – not daylight savings time)
Travel to Reception: 15 mins (approx.)
RECEPTION COVERAGE…
COVERAGE TIME…
6:15pm to 8:30pm
Breakdown of Reception Coverage…
Entry into Reception – 6:15pm To 6:30pm
Entrée’s – 6:30pm To 7:15pm
Dinner – 7:15pm To 7:45pm
Speeches– 7:45pm To 8:15pm
Cake Cutting – 8:15pm To 8:25pm
First Dance – 8:25pm To 8:30pm