Twelve-Hour Wedding Timeline Sample Ideas For A 12-Hour Wedding
September 15, 2019
How Do I Plan My Wedding Day With Only Twelve Hours?
A twelve-hour wedding timeline works perfectly for couples who want a photographer to document their entire day. This extended timeline also benefits weddings with multiple locations, allowing plenty of time for travel between them. Couples who choose the 12-hour package often enjoy the best photos because they give me ample time to create stunning wedding images at various spots. Overall during your day, we can explore your venues, parks, and public spaces—fitting in as many locations as possible throughout the day!
As a wedding photographer, I create images that align with the wishes of nearly every couple. Generally, my Dayton wedding photography packages meet the needs of couples while giving me enough time to capture the day fully. I also provide 6-hour and 8-hour packages, though these may not allow enough time for larger or longer weddings, especially when multiple locations are involved.
Summarizing Your Day Below
The 12-hour timeline below is designed for a wedding day featuring a first look and a 5 PM ceremony. This guide is flexible and can be customized to fit your unique plans. Remember that allowing ample time for wedding portraits, family photos, and wedding party photos results in better-quality images. As a result, no matter who your wedding photographer is, I hope this sample timeline helps you plan your day.
- Click here to see my 6-hour timeline.
- Check out my 8-hour timeline.
- Click here to see my 10-hour timeline.
Sample 12-Hour Wedding Day Schedule With A First Look
- 11:00 am – Getting Ready / Final Hair & Makeup / Getting Dressed / Detail Photos
- 2:00 pm – Wedding Couple Special Meaningful First Look
- 2:30 pm – Wedding Couple’s Portrait Session
- 3:00 pm – Family Photos
- 3:30 pm – Wedding Party Photos
- 4:00 pm – Guests Begin To Arrive
- 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
- 5:45 pm – Cocktail Hour
- 7:00 pm – Grand Entrance
- 7:10 pm – 11:00 pm – Dinner, Toasts, Special Dances
Sample 12-Hour Wedding Day Schedule Without A First Look
- 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
- 6:45 pm – Wedding Party Photos
- 7:00 pm – Wedding Couple Photos
- 7:30 pm – Grand Entrance
- 7:40 pm – 11:30 pm – Dinner Toasts, Special Dances
Conclusion
On a 10-hour wedding day, I make the most of our time together, ensuring every special moment is thoughtfully captured in my photographs. Although it may be longer than the average wedding, I focus on delivering high-quality images that reflect the essence and beauty of your day. Most importantly, you can customize my ten-hour timeline to create a seamless and successful wedding experience.
In conclusion, a longer day like this works best for large weddings with multiple locations. Lastly, whatever works for you works for me. I am happy to make things work.
