Wedding Photography Timelines
First Look or traditional wedding day timelines
Partial reception coverage:
10 hours, 2 photographers, 2-3 locations & ceremony is off site
Wedding timelines without a first look
Full reception coverage:
Venues that allow 2 hours arrival before the ceremony
10 hours, 2 photographers, 2 locations & getting ready off site
Full reception coverage:
10 hours, 2 photographers, ceremony & reception at one location
Partial reception coverage:
9.5 hours, 1 photographer, ceremony & reception at one location
Partial reception coverage:
8.5 hours, 2 photographers, ceremony & reception at one location
Popular timelines with a first look
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30 minutes: Detail & flat lay
90 minutes: Bridal prep with lead photographer
-60 minutes: Groom prep with 2nd photographer
15 minutes: Buffer
55 minutes: First look & Just the couple
30 minutes: Wedding party
30 minutes: Family & VIPs
30 minutes: The couple hides, photos of decor
30 minutes: Ceremony
60 minutes: Cocktail hour
140 minutes: Reception
8.5 hours
2 photographers
1 location for bride
2nd location for the groom can be within a 15 minute drive
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45 minutes: Detail & flat lay
45 minutes: Groom prep
90 minutes: Bridal prep
15 minutes: Buffer
55 minutes: First look & Just the couple
30 minutes: Wedding party
30 minutes: Family & VIPs
30 minutes: The couple hides, photos of decor
30 minutes: Ceremony
60 minutes: Cocktail hour
140 minutes: Reception
9.5 hours
1 photographer
All photos at one location
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30 minutes: Detail & flat lay
90 minutes: Bridal prep with lead photographer
- 60 minutes: Groom prep with 2nd photographer
15 minutes: Buffer
55 minutes: First look & Just the couple
30 minutes: Wedding party
30 minutes: Family & VIPs
30 minutes: The couple hides, photos of decor
30 minutes: Ceremony
60 minutes: Cocktail hour
230 minutes: Reception
10 HOURS
2 PHOTOGRAPHERS
1 LOCATION FOR BRIDE
2ND LOCATION FOR THE GROOM CAN BE WITHIN A 15 MINUTE DRIVE
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45 minutes: Detail & flat lay
90 minutes: Bridal prep with lead photographer
- 60 minutes: Groom prep with 2nd photographer
30 minutes: Travel buffer for a 15-min commute
45 minutes: First look & Just the couple
30 minutes: Wedding party
30 minutes: The couple hides, photos of decor
30 minutes: Ceremony
60 minutes: Cocktail hour
-Family & VIP photos after and at the altar
240 minutes: Reception
10 hours
2 PHOTOGRAPHERS
Getting ready off site, within a 15 min. drive & the wedding at one location
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45 minutes: Detail & flat lay
90 minutes: Bridal prep with lead photographer
- 60 minutes: Groom prep with 2nd photographer
30 minutes: Travel buffer for a 15-min commute
30 minutes: Buffer for photo gear prep
60 minutes: Ceremony
30 minutes: Travel buffer for a 15-min commute
30 minutes: Wedding party
45 minutes: Just married couple
30 minutes: Family & VIPs
60 minutes: Cocktail hour
150 minutes: Reception
