.WEDDING DAY TIMELINE.

ORGANIZING YOUR WEDDING DAY

Now I'm no expert when it comes to wedding planning, but I do have enough wedding experience under my belt to share with you what I've found to be the most stress-free wedding day flow timelines.

I HIGHLY recommend hiring a wedding planner if your budge allows. This point person will help with your wedding day organization. 

Each wedding is unique, so these timelines are merely suggestions as many individuals will have to make adjustments. Before finalizing these details, we'll drill this down even further so that I can provide you & your fiancé with the most tailored schedule for your day. [sunset time, location/weather, the amount of time required for portraits, length of ceremony, transportation time, etc.]

Standard ROMANCE collections include 4, 6, 8, 10 or full-day hourly coverage. Your timeline can be adjusted depending on whether you'd like more time during 'getting ready' photos or reception photos.

Be sure to plan ample time for hair, make-up, eating lunch, transportation, getting into your dress [at least a half hour – brides underestimate this!] and portraits. It’s better to plan in more time than not enough. So make sure you start getting ready early!

.WEDDING TIMELINE EXAMPLES.

FIRST LOOK EXAMPLE

1:00 – 2:00 Getting Ready Photos

2:00 – 3:00 First Look I Couples Portraits

3:00 – 4:00 Bridal Party Portraits

4:00 –  4:30 Prepare For Ceremony

5:00 – 5:30 Ceremony

5:30 – 6:00 Formal Family Portraits

6:00 – 7:00 Cocktail Hour

7:00 – 11:00 Reception 

TRADITIONAL EXAMPLE

1:00 – 2:00 Getting Ready Photos

2:00 – 2:30 Ceremony

2:30 –3:00 Formal Family Portraits

3:00 – 4:00 Couples Portraits

4:00 – 5:00 Bridal Party Portraits

5:00 - 5:30 Prepare For Reception

5:30 – 6:30 Cocktail Hour

6:30 – 11:00 Reception

Reception Timeline Example:

6:30 – 7:00 Introductions I Cake Cutting I First Dance | Parent Dances | Speeches

7:00 – 8:00 Dinner

8:00 – 11:00 Dancing!

The key to enjoying your day is having a great plan ahead of time - that way the day will run smoothly, and the only thing you'll need to focus on is enjoying yourself and taking in each & every moment!

Have a question about something that wasn't answered here? Don't hesitate to drop me a line at alana.adetola@gmail.com!