Ten-Hour Wedding Timeline Sample Ideas For A 10-Hour Wedding
November 22, 2023
How Do I Plan A 10-Hour Wedding Day?
A ten-hour wedding timeline is perfect for couples who want their wedding day documented by their photographer but don’t need the full day. Having multiple locations on your day works well with a 10-hour package too. Couples that choose to have a 10-hour wedding photographer often have better photos because they have enough time built into the day for all the required and candid photos.
I am a wedding photographer whose packages satisfy the needs of almost every wedding couple. My Dayton wedding photography packages meet the needs of wedding couples while allowing me enough time to capture your wedding day. I also offer a 6-hour package and an 8-hour package, but they may not be enough to capture everything you need.
Lastly, the 10-hour wedding day is for when the couple has a special first look and a ceremony start time of 5 pm. This is a guide and can be customized to fit your day. Please note the more time you give me, the photographer, the better, more artistic images you will receive. I hope this ten-hour wedding photography timeline sample can help you plan your day regardless of who your photographer is.
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- Check out my 8-hour timeline.
- Click here to see my 12-hour timeline.
Sample 10-Hour Wedding Schedule With A First Look
- 11:30 am – Getting Ready / Final Hair & Makeup / Getting Dressed / Detail Photos
- 1:30 pm – Wedding Couple Special Meaningful First Look
- 2:00 pm – Wedding Couple’s Portrait Session
- 3:00 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 – Receiving Line or Dismissal & Cocktail Hour
- 6:30 pm – Grand Entrance
- 6:40 pm – 9:30 pm – Dinner, Toasts, Special Dances
Sample 10-Hour Wedding Schedule Without A First Look (Traditional)
- 11:30 am – Getting Ready / Final Hair & Makeup / Getting Dressed / Detail Photos
- 2:00 pm – Family Photos With One Side Only
- 2:30 pm – Family Photos With The Other Side
- 3:30 pm – Venue Photos / Detail Photos
- 4:00 pm – Guests Begin To Arrive
- 4:30 pm – Wedding Couple & Wedding Party Hide Away While Guests Continue To Arrive
- 5:00 pm – Wedding Ceremony
- 5:30 pm – Receiving Line or Dismissal
- 6:00 pm – Family Photos With Wedding Couple Couple
- 6:20 pm – Wedding Party Photos
- 6:40 pm – Wedding Couple Photos
- 7:00 pm – Grand Entrance
- 7:10 pm – 9:30 pm – Dinner, Toasts, Special Dances
Conclusion
Typically, on a 10-hour wedding day, I prioritize our time together wisely and use the allotted time to ensure that every special moment is represented in my photographs. While it may be longer than many other weddings, I deliver the highest quality images that portray the essence and beauty of your day. Lastly, feel free to customize my ten-hour wedding timeline to help make your wedding day a success.
I always enjoy eight and ten-hour days more because it gives the wedding couple plenty of time to not feel rushed. Having extra time means everyone can be more relaxed and can roll with whatever delays may arise.
