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What do some wedding photography timelines look like?

Writer's picture: Tim JeghersTim Jeghers

You may have asked yourself, "How did other couples plan their weddings in regards to the timeline?"


Depending on if you are looking for photo and/or video these timelines may give you some insight.



Here are some samples from real weddings outlining 5, 8, and 12 hour days.



5 Hour Wedding Timeline

(Video Coverage | 1 Location)

4:30pm First Look

5:30pm Guests arrive

5:45pm Mariachi Mi Mexico arrives

6:00pm Ceremony begins

6:30pm Bride and groom photos, and appetizers and cocktail hour

7:30pm Bridal party entrances and Lion Dance performance

7:45pm Thank You Speech

7:47pm Dinner begins immediately after

8:05pm Table visits

8:35pm Speeches (4)

9:00 pm Cake cutting

9:05pm First Dance

9:10pm Mother-Daughter dance

9:15pm Mother-Son dance

9:30pm Coverage Wraps



8 Hour Wedding Timeline

(Photo + Video Coverage | 1 Location)


1:00pm Getting Ready Photos / Video Candids

3:00pm First Look / Couple Portraits / Video Candids

3:30pm Family Photos / Video Candids

4:00pm Video Preps for ceremony coverage and captures guests shots

4:40pm Mic the Groom and Officiant

5:00pm Ceremony

5:20pm Cocktail Hour, Guests, Decor, and Detail shots

5:25 - 5:45pm Tim does extended family photos

6:15pm Dinner seating begins

6:25pm Ariane and Michael make entrance from Juliet Balcony

6:30pm Welcome Toast by Jim and Elisabeth

6:50pm Vendor meals served

7:45pm Toasts

8:03pm B+G First Dance, Parent Dances, Open Dancing

8:20pm Sunset Photos

9:00pm Video and Photo Wrap


12 Hour Wedding Timeline (Photo + Video Coverage | 4 Locations)


9:00am Arrival at SF Fairmont (Location 1)

9:00am Detail Shots & Getting Ready Photos

9:45am Getting in Dress

10:00am First Look & Lobby Photos


10:30am Transit to City Hall ~10 minute drive with small time cushion


10:50am Arrival SF City Hall (Location 2)

11:00am Wedding Ceremony 4th Floor

11:30am Photos in City Hall

12:00pm Photos outside

12:30pm Depart for Palace of Fine Arts ~15-20 minute drive time


1:00pm Arrival at Palace of Fine Arts (Location 3)

1:00pm Photos

2:00pm Depart Palace of Fine Arts


SF to Pleasanton Transit is 1.5 - 2.5 hours depending on traffic


4:00pm Arrive at Ruby Hill (Location 4)

Bride and Groom freshen up


5:00pm Cocktail Hour + Photos (Couple Joins Cocktail Hour)

6:00pm Reception Grand Entrance

6:05pm Welcome Speech

6:10pm First Dance

6:15pm Dinner

6:35pm Couple slips out for portraits

6:37pm Golden Hour Photos

7:00pm Sunset

7:10pm Continue Reception Activities

  • Speeches

  • Couples Thank You Speech

  • Parent Dances

  • Bouquet

  • Garter

  • Cake

  • Open Dancing

9:00pm Photo / Video Coverage Ends


Even though you may have a planner or coordinator helping you with the timeline, we always like to be involved to ensure a smooth flow throughout the day.


We hope you find these samples helpful!

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