Wedding Day Timeline

Louisville and Lexington Wedding Photography

Engaged couples tell me all the time that the first moment their wedding day felt real (not just an idea) was when we created their timeline. We do this together so we can be sure that we have enough time to get the pictures you want.

The timeline is customized to YOUR day.

Since all of my wedding photography packages are based on time, we always create a timeline during the Initial Consultation. The timeline becomes a valuable tool that you will use throughout your wedding planning, and is yours to keep regardless of whether you book my services.

Together, we will walk through your whole wedding day and decide how much time each part of your day will take. I will share with you how much time a particular event usually takes and we will adjust the time according to your needs and expectations for your day.

When we are finished we will have a clear picture of your day and how it will unfold.

You will know:

* what time to arrive at the church

* when to be ready for pictures

* when to hide so the guests can arrive

* what the time the limo should pick you up from church to go to the reception

* what time to make your reception entrance

* what time dinner should be served

* when to cut the cake

* what time the dancing will begin

* and more!

Here’s a list of important wedding details that have been changed as a direct result of creating the timeline:

The bride and groom decide to change the ceremony time after learning from me the time the sun sets. (That’s right, I do keep a chart of the area sunset times...and you can also find this information online. If I have photographed at your venue I can most likely tell you what time of day allows for the best light for that venue.)

The bride and groom decide not to see each other before the ceremony after realizing how quickly and efficiently I can take the family photos after the wedding.

The bride and groom decide to see each other before the wedding so that they have time to stop for special photos on the way to the reception.

The bride decides to change the time of her hair and makeup appointments so that she will not feel rushed on her wedding day.

The bride and groom decide to personalize their ceremony after hearing ideas from me. Examples that I have witnessed: add a memorial table with photos and flowers, include a stepchild in the ceremony, learn a creative way to walk up the aisle that includes both the bride’s dad and stepdad. Re-arrange the ceremony venue to make it more photo-friendly. And much, much more.

The bride and groom decide to make changes to their reception, after I share some of my reception observations. Actual examples:

The bride and groom decide to change the time of the reception dinner. They change the order of the reception events for better flow. They change the timing of the cake-cutting to make it more guest-friendly. Reception events are re-arranged to make it more festive and allow for more dancing. The timing is planned out to allow the bride and groom the opportunity to mingle with all the guests at their tables. The cake-cutting area is re-arranged to make it more photogenic.