Wedding Day Timeline

Based on the fact that your photographer will be there for much of the day, I think they'll be able to capture you getting ready. If you're getting your hair/makeup done somewhere other than where you're getting dressed, you can have your bridal party take photos of each other. Or you can kind of pose for pictures when the photographer shows up. I think your timeline will work well! If your photographer needs to leave before the end of your reception, you can always do your sparkler exit for photos and go back into the reception.

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The timeline you have made is a great basis to start building your concrete timeline around. Are you having a hair and makeup artist come to you for getting ready? If so, discuss with them how long they anticipate everything to take. You should also discuss with your photographer how 'ready' you should be for your getting ready photos, they will definitely have some input on that if they have experience shooting weddings.

I would also recommend discussing with your photographer how long they think the family and wedding party photos will take after the ceremony, photos that involve organizing a large group of people might surprise you with how long they take to capture!!

If you're doing a first look, you will be able to do most of your posed photos before the ceremony. This includes family. See if you can move your ceremony start time up a little later to avoid a gap before cocktail hour.