Wedding Timelines
I like to schedule my Wedding Timelines around Golden Hour.
GOLDEN HOUR: The hour to hour and half right before sunset. The light of the sun is the gentlest creating soft and "glowy" light. Perfect for Portraits of just the Newly Weds after a full day of Wedding Festivities!
Please consider your wedding timeline BEFORE booking your Ceremony + Reception timeslots!
And BEFORE sending out Wedding Invitations! ♡
Planning a Wedding is a Big task, especially for someone who has never done it. I am here to help! I am big on timelines and they are a must in my wedding services. I love making sure we stay organized and as "on track" as possible for your Big Day! Which brings me to the number ONE tip for every bride.
Allow buffer time.
Don't plan everything to the minute, personally I live for my planner and schedule, but there are some things that may be out of our control. The Groom locks his keys in the vehicle or your ceremony takes longer than expected. Whatever it may be, Wedding Days are never perfectly on schedule, and that's OKAY. Allowing a little buffer time takes away any Wedding Day stress.
I'll include a few other tips below the timelines for you to review as well. ♡
8 Hour Wedding coverage timeline
Example 1 - 8 Hour Day
11:30am Eva Arrives at Bride’s Getting Ready Location.
11:30am Starts with photographing all the Details (please have these ready in a box for when I arrive.)
12:15pm Bride + Bridesmaid matching robe photos, not a must, but definitely cute!
12:30pm Bride into dress, I love when mom can help with this part. This is such a special mother-daughter bonding time.
12:40pm Bride first look with her bridesmaids.
12:50pm Bride first look with dad at Bride’s Getting Ready Location.
1:15pm Bride + Groom First Look. I will ask when putting together your timeline if you want this moment to be just you two, or if your wedding party and parents can watch from a distance.
1:15pm Bride + Groom Portraits (my FAVOURITE)
1:45pm Wedding Party Portraits
2:30pm Eva photographs the ceremony details. Take this time to relax before the Ceremony.
3:00pm Ceremony Begins!!!
4:00pm Family Formals begin immediately following Ceremony and Receiving Line if you choose to have one.
4:45pm Bride and Groom just married portraits!
5:15pm Eva photographs empty reception details
5:25pm Wedding Party Grand Entrances into Reception
5:25pm Cake cutting
5:40pm Dinner
6:00pm Toasts and speeches
6:15pm First Dances (bride and groom dance, mother-son dance, daddy-daughter dance)
6:20pm Open Dance Floor
7:00pm Golden Hour Portraits with Bride + Groom
7:30pm Photographer Coverage Ends
Example 2 - 8 Hour Day
11:30am Eva Arrives at Bride’s Getting Ready Location.
11:30am Starts with photographing all the Details (please have these ready in a box for when I arrive.)
12:15pm Bride into dress, I love when mom can help with this part. This is such a special mother-daughter bonding time.
12:15pm Portraits of Bride in Dress.
12:30pm Bride first look with her bridesmaids and Portraits of Bride with her Crew. Plus more of Bride in Dress with her bouquet.
1:20pm Bride first look with dad at Ceremony Location.
1:30pm Bride + Groom First Look at Ceremony Location. I will ask when putting together your timeline if you want this moment to be just you two, or if your wedding party and parents can watch from a distance.
1:45pm Eva photographs the ceremony details. Take this time to relax before the Ceremony.
2:00pm Ceremony Begins!!!
3:00pm Family Formals begin immediately following Ceremony and Receiving Line if you choose to have one.
3:45pm Bride and Groom just married portraits!
4:15pm Wedding Party Portraits
5:15pm Eva photographs empty reception details
5:30pm Dinner
6:00pm Cake Cutting
6:30pm Golden Hour Portraits with Bride + Groom
7:30pm Photographer Coverage Ends
These are Example Timelines, your Wedding Day may look different and have a different flow, that's awesome and OKAY. It's YOUR Wedding Day so it should reflect You and Your Partner in every way. ♡
Wedding Day Tips
Hair + Make Up
Everyone that will be photographed for Bridal Getting Ready NEEDS to have hair and makeup done BEFORE the photographer arrives. You're welcome to put the last finishing touches on while I'm photographing all your beautiful Details.
Necklace Hack
Apply a little eyelash glue to the clasp of your necklace to keep it perfectly in place the entire day.
The Dress
Another good lesson brought to us by the Queen of the Kardashian Empire. The Dress should fit YOU, you shouldn't fit the dress.
You do not have to change your body in any sort of way to fit into a dress you will wear for one day. ♡
Prioritize Fun!
Plan date nights with your partner! Wedding planning can be stressful so plan date nights with your partner and with friends to take a break from the planning.