Example Photography Timeline

Photographer Arrives 30 minute cushion time

Getting Ready Photos 1 hour to 1 ½ hours

Dress, Rings, and Adornments

Groom & Groomsmen Get Ready Photos

Bride & Bridesmaid Get Ready Photos

“First Look” Photos 20 minutes

Travel to Ceremony Site 30 minutes to 1 hour (15 minutes if on site)

Ceremony Photos 1 hour

Procession

Vows

Ring Exchange

Other Customary or Cultural Presentations

Exit

Signing Marriage Certificate

Post Ceremony Couple, Wedding Party, and Family 1 ½ hours

Family Photos

Wedding Party Photos

Just Married Couple Photos

Travel to Reception Site 30 minutes to 1 hour (15 minutes if on site)

Reception Photos 3 to 5 hours

Reception Decorations

Wedding Cake

Wedding Party Presentation

Roving Photobooth

Toasts

First Dance

Cake Cutting

Bouquet Toss

Garter Toss

Other Customary or Cultural Presentations

Candid Moments