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A full wedding day schedule — from hair and makeup through the last dance. Customize it, download it, share it with your vendors.
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Guests arrive and enjoy welcome cocktails in the garden
Wedding ceremony in the grand hall with string quartet
Formal family portraits with photographer
Champagne toast and hors d'oeuvres
Three-course plated dinner with wine service
Send the same timeline to your photographer, DJ, caterer, and bridal party. Everyone sees the same plan.
Accounts for transitions between ceremony, photos, cocktail hour, and reception so nothing feels rushed.
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Start with the sample wedding timeline above or create your own custom schedule for your specific event.
DescribeTypically 45 minutes to 1 hour for family and couple photos. This keeps your timeline moving while capturing all the essential shots. Also, always keep some buffer time for the friend group photos as well!
Most couples do the first dance right after dinner service concludes, around 30-45 minutes into the reception. This gives guests time to eat and settle in.
Plan for about 20-30 minutes per course, including time for toasts, announcements, and DJ entertainment between courses. It also takes time for the staff to make their rounds, so having some entertainment worked in will help.
Share your detailed timeline with your photographer. Include getting-ready shots, pre-ceremony photos, ceremony time, and key reception moments. Sometimes venues have key locations onsite for photos and sometimes they can take time to get to, plan ahead for this as well.
Create a beautiful wedding day timeline in minutes. Free template with describe-and-generate, PDF export, and shareable links.
A complete hour-by-hour wedding day timeline from getting ready through the grand exit. Sample schedules for 4 PM and 6 PM ceremonies with timing tips.
The most common causes of wedding day delays and how to prevent them. Practical buffer strategies, vendor coordination tips, and a free timeline template.
Start from a template or blank slate, add items, and build your event schedule.