There are so many different directions that your wedding day can go in! And, we are here to help guide you in the right direction. We love building out your timeline for you with all your thoughts and ideas in mind so we can create the BEST timeline that works for your big day. Our timeline breakdown includes everything from scheduling your first look, having enough downtime to relax, speeches at your reception, and all other details that you want included to make your special day unique for you and your partner.
The best part is that our timeline buildout process stems from understanding how important it is to have all vendors on the same page and everything laid out in a detailed way so it is easy, stress-free, and fun for you on your big day! So, if you are looking for a timeline example to go off of, or you want a glimpse into what a wedding timeline could look like if you are planning your own wedding, then look no further! Below, you will find two different wedding day timelines that you could use as a reference in planning yours.
Wedding Timeline Example With First Look
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8:00am Start Hair & Makeup
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12:30pm Photographer Arrival
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1:00pm Hair & Makeup Complete
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1:30pm Put On Dress/Reveal To Bridesmaids
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2:00pm First Look With Dad
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2:15pm First Look
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2:30pm Wedding Party Photos & Immediate Family Photos
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3:15pm Bride To Go Back To Bridal Suite To Freshen Up
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3:30pm Guest Arrival
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4:00pm Ceremony
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4:30pm Ceremony Concludes
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4:30pm – 4:40pm Private Moment For Couple
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4:30pm – 5:30pm Cocktail Hour
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4:40pm – 5:00pm Sunset Photos (sunset is at 5:30pm)
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5:50pm Invite Guests To Be Seated
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5:55pm Introductions & Welcome Toast
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6:00pm First Course Served
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6:25pm Speech
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6:30pm Main Course Served
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7:55pm Speech
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8:00pm Formal Dances
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8:10pm Open Dancing
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8:30pm Photographer Leaves
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9:55pm Last Song
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10:00pm Wedding Concludes
Wedding Timeline Example Without First Look
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9:00am Start Hair & Makeup
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1:30pm Photographer Arrival
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2:00pm Hair & Makeup Complete
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2:30pm Put On Dress/Reveal To Bridesmaids
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3:00pm First Look With Dad
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3:15pm Bride To Go Back To Bridal Suite To Freshen Up
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3:30pm Guest Arrival
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4:00pm Ceremony
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4:30pm Ceremony Concludes
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4:30pm – 5:30pm Cocktail Hour
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4:30pm – 4:40pm Private Moment For Couple
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4:40pm – 5:00pm Wedding Party Photos & Immediate Family Photos
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5:00pm – 5:30pm Sunset Photos (sunset is at 5:30pm)
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5:50pm Invite Guests To Be Seated
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5:55pm Introductions & Welcome Toast
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6:00pm First Course Served
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6:25pm Speech
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6:30pm Main Course Served
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7:55pm Speech
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8:00pm Formal Dances
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8:10pm Open Dancing
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9:30pm Photographer Leaves
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9:55pm Last Song
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10:00pm Wedding Concludes
Luxury Napa Wedding Planner Team | Carly Saber Events
As you can see, there are many varieties to what your timeline can look like depending on how long you will be at your venue, how long you have your photographer/videographer booked for, and what important details you want included into your big day. Don’t forget that the day is all about you, which means, we can plan your day exactly how you want it with our guidance along the way.
If you need help with wedding planning and making sure everything is super smooth, then we have you covered! We would be happy to make your dreams into a reality!! Fill out our contact form and we can help you with planning your dream wedding day!
