11:00 AM – Photographer arrives

  • Get to know people
  • Detail photos

11:30am Getting Ready Moments

  • Have hair and makeup ready
  • Storytelling shots getting ready
  • Group photos


12:00 PM – portraits

1:00 PM – First Look

1:15 PM – Couple Portraits

2:15 PM – Wedding Party

3:00 PM – Family Photos

4:30 PM – Ceremony

5:00 PM – cocktail hour start time

  • Golden hour - A few couple photos (Take 5-10 minutes to not keep couple from party for too long)
  • Reception details
  • Vendors eat

6:00 PM – reception start time

  • Couple's grand entrance
  • First dance
  • Guest table photos
  • Guest on the dance floor
  • Parent dances
  • Toasts and speeches
  • Bouquet/garter toss
  • Cake cutting
  • Last dance

9:00 PM – photo & video coverage ends

  • Nighttime portraits to end the night, or grand exit for couple