8-Hour Wedding Photography Timeline

Pre-Ceremony (2 hours)

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Getting Ready

  • Bride getting hair and makeup done
  • Detail shots of dress, jewelry, shoes, and accessories
  • Groom getting ready with groomsmen
  • Candid moments of bridal party and groom preparing

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: First Look and Couple Portraits

  • First look between the bride and groom
  • Couple portraits at a designated location (garden, park, or venue)

Ceremony (1 hour)

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Ceremony

  • Venue shots before guests arrive
  • Processional and recessional
  • Exchange of vows and rings
  • First kiss

Post-Ceremony (1.5 hours)

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Family and Bridal Party Portraits

  • Family group photos (parents, siblings, extended family)
  • Bridal party portraits
  • Bride with bridesmaids, groom with groomsmen

Reception (3.5 hours)

6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Cocktail Hour

  • Venue decor shots
  • Candid moments of guests mingling

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Reception Entrance and Dinner

  • Grand entrance of the newlyweds
  • Toasts and speeches
  • Dinner service

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: First Dance and Cake Cutting

  • First dance as a married couple
  • Cutting of the wedding cake

8:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Reception Moments

  • Bouquet and garter toss
  • Guest dancing and celebrations
  • Candid moments of guests enjoying the evening

9:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Farewell and Send-Off

  • Final shots of the couple
  • Sparkler or confetti send-off