Six-Hour Wedding Timeline Sample Ideas For A 6-Hour Wedding
April 10, 2016
How To Create Wedding Day Timeline And What Is Ideal For 6 Hours
The best advice I can give you to ensure a successful wedding day is to have a schedule such as my six-hour wedding timeline. Although I do not drive or dictate every step of your day, I do provide a suggested timeline to ensure your big day is as smooth as possible. From a selfish standpoint, I want to be able to use the time allotted to me to create the wedding photos you deserve. Furthermore, I work efficiently and want to maximize my creativity, so having adequate time is critical. This 6-hour wedding timeline outlines the steps to guide your wedding day and to get the most out of your Dayton wedding photographer. Wedding couples use this timeline and many others use custom timelines. I would be happy to provide input on your wedding timeline. Just ask!
What Wedding Photography Packages Do I Offer
As one of the most experienced Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus wedding photographers, I can offer creative wedding images that tell the story of your day. My 8-hour and 12-hour wedding photography packages generally fulfill the needs of most wedding couples and ensure ample time to capture amazing wedding images. Of course, I also offer a 6-hour package.
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- Check out my 10-hour timeline
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Sample Timeline For A 6-Hour Wedding With A First Look
The sample six-hour wedding timeline assumes a 5 pm ceremony start time. These are suggestions and can be fully customized to fit your wedding day. Please understand that the more time you give your wedding photographer for wedding portraits, family photos, and wedding party photos, the better the images you will receive.
- 2:00 pm – Getting Ready / Final Hair & Makeup / Getting Dressed / Detail Photos
- 2:50 pm – Wedding Couple Special Meaningful First Look
- 3:00 pm – Wedding Couple Portrait Session
- 3:45 pm – Family Portraits And Wedding Party Portraits
- 4:00 pm – Guests Begin To Arrive / Venue Photos / Detail Photos
- 4:30 pm – Wedding Couple & Wedding Party Freshen Up And Hide Away While Guests Arrive
- 5:00 pm – Wedding Ceremony
- 5:30 pm – Final Family Photos For Those People Who Didn’t Arrive Early
- 6:00 pm – Grand Entrance
- 6:10 pm – 8:00 pm – Dinner, Toasts, Special Dances
Sample Timeline For A 6-Hour Wedding Without A First Look
- 2:00 pm – Getting Ready / Final Hair & Makeup / Getting Dressed / Detail Photos
- 3:00 pm – Family Photos With One Side Only
- 3:30 pm – Family Photos With The Other Side
- 4:00 pm – Guests Begin To Arrive / Venue Photos / Detail Photos
- 4:30 pm – Wedding Couple & Wedding Party Freshen Up And Hide Away While Guests Arrive
- 5:00 pm – Wedding Ceremony
- 5:30 pm – Wedding Party And Family Portraits
- 6:00 pm – Wedding Couple Portrait Session
- 6:20 pm – Grand Entrance
- 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Dinner, Toasts, Special Dances
At Kevin Lush Photography, I understand that not every couple’s wedding day unfolds with the same schedule or accuracy. I add buffer time to every event to account for incidental time overages. Whether due to budget constraints or personal preferences, some couples choose to have a shorter, more intimate wedding day experience. For those planning a 6-hour wedding day, I offer tailored services to make every moment count.
Here Are The Wedding Day Sections You And I Can Cover In The Time Frame
Getting Ready
I recommend starting the day with 1-2 hours set aside for getting ready. During this time, we capture the anticipation and excitement as you and your loved ones prepare for the big day. These candid shots often hold a special place in the hearts of couples as they reminisce about the moments leading up to saying “I do.”
First Look and Portraits
Next, I allocate time for a romantic first look and couple portraits. This is an intimate moment where the soon-to-be newlyweds see each other for the first time before the ceremony. I capture raw emotions, love, and connection between you two in a series of beautifully composed photographs.
Ceremony
With a 6-hour wedding day, I suggest dedicating approximately 30-60 minutes to your ceremony. This includes the processional, vows, exchanging of rings, and your joyful exit as a married couple. We discreetly document every precious moment, ensuring that you can relive the ceremony through our stunning imagery.
Family and Wedding Party Portraits
Capturing group portraits is an essential part of any wedding. I work efficiently to gather your family members and wedding party for a series of beautifully posed and candid shots. I ensure that every important person is included, creating timeless keepsakes that you’ll cherish forever.
Reception Highlights
Then, as the evening progresses, I capture the memorable highlights of your reception. From the grand entrance to the toasts, cake cutting, and first dance, we document the lively atmosphere, genuine emotions, and happy celebrations shared by your loved ones. These images serve as a visual storyline, bringing your wedding day back to life each time you revisit them.
Final Moments
Finally, I conclude the day with an hour of coverage for the reception, capturing the last dance, emotional farewells, and any other planned activities. I ensure that no moment gets missed as you bid farewell to your friends and family, leaving you with a collection of images that tell the end of your extraordinary wedding story.
Conclusion
On a 6-hour wedding day, I prioritize our time together wisely to ensure that every special moment is represented in your photographs. While it may be shorter compared to a traditional all-day wedding, I am equipped to deliver the highest-quality images that portray the essence and beauty of your day. Lastly, feel free to customize my six-hour wedding timeline to help make your wedding day a success.
