Planning your perfect wedding timeline!

Creating the type of flow you desire.

You are probably here because you got engaged to your “partner in crime & in good time” and you are now starting the wedding planning process 🎉 whoop whoop! This is such an exciting time in your life and probably something you’ve day dreamt about when you were just a little girl with a wild imagination! Am I right?

These burning questions might be running through your head at the moment - How many hours of coverage do I need a photographer for? Should I be dressed when my photographer arrives? When should my glam squad finish my makeup for those Fab bridal portraits? Girlll, I’ve got you! Lets avoid decision fatigue all together and put the fun back into wedding planning.

Let me break it down for you, it is as easy as 1,2,3!

Think of wedding planning as a team sport — it truly takes a village! Don't hesitate to lean on friends (ask for help), family members (delicate some tasks), and your vendors (email them, ask them all of the questions) for support. And if things start feeling overwhelming, consider making a wedding planner part of your team (they're like coaches next to the field on your big day) for some extra guidance and peace of mind.

Core thing to remember: You are not alone! 

Now for fun part, let’s dive into the flow of your day - The most important thing to remember when you start mapping out your timeline is to leave enough room for the unscripted - otherwise it will feel like a never ending treasure hunt, completing the shot list. From my experience, 9 hours is typically perfect to capture all those special moments. If you're planning lots of dancing and want more “after hour” shots, aim for 10 hours.

Here is a little template you can use as a guideline to help you figure out whether 9 or 10 hours is sufficient for your unique celebration.

• 30 min: Decor setup

• 60 min: Groom prep (Pro tip: Make sure everyone's showered before the photographer arrives!)

• 90 min: Bridal prep (’Cause girls just wanna have fun, spray some bubbly and get all dressed up.)

• 60 min: Ceremony - (Includes service & signing of contract + confetti)

• 15 min: Congratulations & group photo

• 30 min: Family photos ( Don’t make the list to long, we can schedule a family shoot in the future ;). Formulate a list, communicate to the family before the time and have someone on the day to navigate the list.

• 30 min: Minutes to mingle (Greet your guests, hug your granny who is going to rock the dance floor later and grab a bite to eat.)

• 30 min: Bridal party - Bridesmaids, have your bouquets and the bride’s bouquet and veil ready

• 45/60 min: Couple Adventure shoot (I recommend scheduling 15 min for some alone time, taking a moment to embrace one another and the special day)

• 120 min: Reception - If you are planning a bouquet/garter toss, I recommend doing it straight after the “formal” dances. This will ensure that the party/ dance floor flow stays smooth.

General tips

*Keep traveling time in mind if you and your partner is not getting ready on the venue or at the same locations - remember to keep your photographer in the loop.

*Your glam squad should be busy wrapping up your make up and doing the final touch ups when the photographer arrives - This is usually 90/80 min before the ceremony starts.

There you have it — a roadmap to help you craft a day that's uniquely yours. Let the planning adventures begin! 🌟