TMT Weddings

Sample Wedding Day Timelines

 Wedding Timeline Planning Tips:


  • As you're planning your timeline, don't forget to fit in at least 30 minutes where you and your fiancé are alone with the photographer and/or videographer.  This is best when planned within 2 hours of sunset and located outdoors.  The lighting will be perfect, and it's likely these will be your favorite wedding day photos and videos!
  • We love family photos and want to make sure to get all the combinations that are important to you!  In order to do this efficiently and effectively, we advise that you write out a list of the family shots that you would like captured. Here is an example:
  • Bride, Groom, Mother-of-Bride, Father-of-Bride, Sally
  • Bride, Mother-of-Bride
  • Bride, Father-of-Groom
  • Bride, Groom, Mother of Groom, Father-of-Groom, Rhonda, Joe
  • Groom, Father-of-Groom
  • Groom, Mother-of-Groom
  • Bride, Groom, Deanne, Jack
  • As you write out your timeline, don't forget about transitions. If it takes 20 minutes to get to the reception hall from the church, plan at least 30 minutes for that transition.
  • If you want to do a first look, plan to do this at least an hour before the ceremony starts so that you aren't rushed.
  • If you do not have the budget for a second photographer but want photos of both the bridal and groomsmen parties getting ready, this is possible. We can help you create a staggered timeline which will allow for one photographer to capture both parties. You might need to add a little extra coverage time but it will still be cheaper than adding a second photographer for our 4 hour minimum.


If you have any questions or concerns about your timeline, don't hesitate to reach out to your photographer, videographer or Becca.  We are happy to assist and want to help you plan your perfect day!


Four Hour Sample Timeline

Pearl


4:00 Photographer & Videographer arrive - Detail & Venue Shots
4:30 Ceremony
5:15 Family Photos, Bridal Party, Bride/Groom
6:00 Reception / Dinner
6:30 Speeches
7:00 First Dances
7:15 Cake Cutting
7:30 Bouquet/Garter Toss
7:45 Open Dance
8:00 Photographer & Videographer leave


Six Hour Sample Timeline

emerald


2:00 Photographer & Videographer arrive - Detail & Venue Shots
2:15 Getting Ready Bride
3:00 Getting Ready Mock Groom
3:20 First Look with Groom
3:50 First Look with Dad
4:30 Ceremony
5:00 Family Photos
5:20 Bridal Party
5:40 Bride & Groom Portraits
6:20 Fake Sendoff before reception (with bridal party & close family)
6:30 Reception - First Dances
6:45 Dinner, Speeches, Cake Cutting, Bouquet Toss
7:30 Open Dancing
8:00 Photographer & Videographer leave


Eight Hour Sample Timeline

diamond


1:00 Photographer & Videographer arrive - Detail & Venue Shots
1:30 Getting Ready Groom
2:00 Getting Ready Bride
3:15 First Look with Dad
4:00 Ceremony
4:30 Social Hour for Guests
4:30 Family Photos & Bridal Party
5:30 Bride & Groom Portraits
6:00 Grand Entrance into Reception
6:05 First Dance (Bride & Groom)
6:15 Dinner & Speeches
7:15 Cake cutting, Bouquet Toss, Garter Toss
7:45 Additional First Dances
8:10 Open Dance
9:15 Sparkler Send-off
9:30 Photographer & Videographer leave


Ten Hour Sample Timeline

platinum


12:00 Photographer & Videographer arrive - Detail & Venue Shots
12:30 Getting Ready Bride
2:00 Getting Ready Groom
3:00 First Look with Groom
4:00 Bridal Party
4:30 Transition to Ceremony
5:30 Ceremony
6:00 Family Photos
6:30 Reception - First Dances
6:45 Dinner
7:15 Speeches
8:00 Cake Cutting
8:15 Bouquet Toss & Garter Toss
8:45 Open Dancing
10:15 Sparkler Send-off
10:30 Photographer & Videographer leave