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Worth Remembering

an experience

A stress-free wedding day starts long before the first photo is taken, it begins with a thoughtful, well-paced timeline. Whether you’re newly engaged or finalizing details with your planner, your timeline sets the tone for how the day feels: calm, connected, and joyfully unhurried.

This interactive tool was created to help you see your wedding day before it arrives. By entering your ceremony time, month, and preferences, you’ll instantly receive a suggested flow that reflects natural light, photography coverage, and relaxed transitions from getting ready to your grand send-off.

Use this guide to explore what works best for you, identify where extra buffer time might help, and get excited about the moments that will soon become memories.

a seamless wedding experience

Your story deserves more than a photoshoot. It deserves to be thoughtfully considered & well planned.  Use this interactive timeline builder as a starting point to help you visualize, plan, and feel at ease knowing your celebration will unfold beautifully.

Build Your Own Wedding Day Timeline
Add your date and location to automatically place Sunset Portraits in local time. You can also use the suggested ceremony time based on sunset and your first-look preference.

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Additional Options

Family Formals

Notes or Special Traditions

If sunset lookup can’t run (offline or an invalid location), the tool falls back to local monthly averages for a reliable estimate.

Suggested Timeline

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What’s the best time for our ceremony?

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Mid-afternoon ceremonies (around 3–5 pm) often provide beautiful light, relaxed getting-ready photos, and a smooth transition into dinner. Adjust for your venue and season—outdoor vows near golden hour photograph especially beautifully.

2. Should we do a first look?

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A first look lets you enjoy portraits earlier and frees up cocktail hour. Waiting for the aisle is classic and emotional—either works! The builder helps you see both options so you can choose what feels right.

3. How much time do we need for portraits?

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Plan 30–60 minutes for couple portraits and 20–30 minutes for family formals. Larger groups or multiple locations may need more time. When in doubt, a little buffer keeps everything calm and joyful.

4. How do we plan if our venues are different?

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Check “Ceremony & Reception at Different Venues” to add realistic travel buffers so your timeline stays smooth and stress-free.

5. What happens if something runs late?

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Build in 10–15 minute buffers between major moments (after getting ready, before the ceremony, after portraits). Those small cushions protect your experience and your photos.

6. When should we do sunset portraits?

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About 20–30 minutes before the local sunset. Your builder automatically estimates this based on your date and location, then places “Sunset Portraits” in the suggested flow.

7. How do we plan for cultural or religious traditions?

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Enable the “Religious / Cultural Elements” option to add flexible time blocks for traditions, blessings, or ceremonies that deserve focus.

8. Should we share our timeline?

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Yes! Share your timeline with your planner, family, and vendors so everyone’s aligned and the day feels relaxed, present, and beautifully paced.

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Build Your Own Wedding Day Timeline
Plan your day with ease, confidence, and a flow that captures every meaningful moment.

Details

Coverage

Additional Options



Family Formals

Notes or Special Traditions

Suggested Timeline

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What’s the best time for my ceremony?

In general, mid-afternoon ceremonies (3–5 pm) allow for beautiful light, relaxed getting-ready photos, and a smooth transition into dinner. Adjust based on your venue and season.

2. Should we do a first look?

A first look lets you enjoy portraits earlier, freeing your cocktail hour. Waiting for the aisle is classic and emotional—either works! This tool helps you visualize both options.

3. How much time do we need for portraits?

Allow 30–60 minutes for couple portraits and 20–30 minutes for family formals. Large families or multiple locations may need more time built in.

4. How do we plan if our venues differ?

Check the “Different Venues” option to add realistic travel buffers so your timeline stays smooth and stress-free.

5. What happens if something runs late?

Build in 10-15 minute buffers between each major section. These little breaks keep your day calm, joyful, and on-time.

6. When should we do sunset portraits?

About 20–30 minutes before sunset. The builder automatically estimates this based on your wedding month.

7. How do we plan for cultural or religious traditions?

Enable the “Religious / Cultural Elements” option to add flexible time blocks for traditions, blessings, or ceremonies that deserve focus.

8. Should we share our timeline?

Yes! Share your timeline with your planner, family, and vendors so everyone stays on the same page for a relaxed, well-paced celebration.

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