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 photography timeline is ideal for couples who want comprehensive coverage of their special day without needing a full-day package. This option works especially well if your wedding includes multiple locations. With a 10-hour package, there’s plenty of time to capture the essential moments and candid shots, resulting in a more complete and artistic collection of photos.
As a wedding photographer, I offer packages designed to meet the needs of nearly every couple. My Dayton wedding photography packages provide enough time to document your day beautifully. While I also offer 6-hour- and 8-hour packages, these shorter options may not allow enough time to capture all the key moments fully.
The 10-hour package is especially suited for weddings featuring a special first look and a ceremony start time around 5 PM. Of course, this timeline can be tailored to fit your specific needs. Keep in mind that the more time you allot for photography, the more opportunities I have to create stunning, artistic images.
Whether you choose me or another photographer, I hope this sample ten-hour timeline helps you plan your wedding day to perfection.
- Click here to see my 6-hour timeline.
- 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.
