Wedding Day Timeline

Hey there,

Your photographer and venue should be communicating and most importantly following the timeline YOU and YOUR PARTNER have asked for.

Just rememebr it is YOUR DAY.

If your ceremony is ending around 3/3:30pm then the photographer has probably factored in for the sunset and natural lighting.

Also keeping in mind that if you are doing a first look you could do the photos with the horses prior to leaving to avoid the back and forth.

I'd be interested to know in this timeline where your entrees & mains are served.

And also the vibe of you guys as a couple and your guests - you could do the cake cut right on the entry so that the photos are done in order for you to relax and enjoy a drink. I've had many couples do this and it's a nice way to begin the reception.

I would also split the speeches up given there are 6 total - commonly your entree would be served not long after the entry - then 3 speeches - main served - 3 speeches - mains cleared - first dance - this gets the dancefloor going - and gives option for a photo or two of your first dance before the photographer leaves.

Please feel free to book a free call with me if you'd like further guidance!

Hi hi! 
 

when it comes to time frames, always make sure that we are being realistic. Your time frame must be what you and your partner are able to follow without feeling exhausted. of course we need to make sure you both don't feel drained on your big day! So having a realistic timeframe will allow you and your partner to do what needs to be done but also be able to enjoy the big day together! 

I highly recommend this time line: 

3:30 pm - photo shoot of bridesmaids at the venue,

4:10 pm - head to family home for bride and groom photo shoot

4:40 pm - take a breather. 

4:50 pm - Head to grounds venue give yourself a bit more time in case. 
5:00 pm - 5:25 pm - Sunset (If any photos during sunset take them) more candid the better 

5:10 pm - Reception - Room Details 

5:45 pm - Bridal Party Enter

5:55 pm - Drinks and entrees served. 
6:10 pm (give yourselves enough time for everyone to get their drinks and entrees) - Mother of Groom and Father of Groom Speeches. 
6:20 pm - MOH speech

6:25 pm - bridal Party speech 

6:40 pm - DINNER is served 

7:20 pm - Mother and Father of Bride Speech.

7:35 pm - Bride & Groom speech! Your loved ones want to hear from the newly weds!
7:45 pm - Cake Cutting

7:50 pm - First Dance, this is the moment when you truly realise that you both can finally look at each other and understand the commitment and heart felt love that everyone has for you. It's a special moment that will live on in your minds. So take it slow and have fun ???? 

7:55pm - cake is served! 
8:00 pm - 8:45 pm It's time to hit the dance floor with everyone! Photographers last 45 minutes to capture the candid moments of everyone! 

keep in mind to always take a break when ever you need to. Breathe . You got this & don't forget this day if for the both of you & you must enjoy it too! There will be laughter, tears, heartfelt moments. Make sure take it all in, you have created your dream day. 

hope this helps x 

Hello,

Most imporant thing is it runs to the flow YOU want - as it is your day. I would suggest:

PHOTOSHOOT 330PM: bridal party photos at venue

420PM: Head to family home to photograph Bride and groom with horses

5PM Heads back to venue for photos on the grounds

512PM SUNSET

530PM: Head to reception venue

RECEPTION 500PM: Room details

545PM: Bridal party enter reception

Entree is served

615PM: First speech – MOG FOG

620PM: Second speech – MOH

625PM: Third speech - Bridal Party

Dinner is served - have a small space between speeches as it is a lot to sit there an listen

740PM: Fourth speech –FOB

7:45PM Fifth Speech - BM

750PM: Sixth speech - couple

755PM: Cake cutting - straight into first dance

800PM: First dance

845PM: Photography to end

Also, try and keep thespeeches no longer than 5 minutes! You have quite a few, so I would be definitely asking to see how long they are before, otherwise your schedule will go out!