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 is ideal for couples who want their entire day documented by a photographer. Having multiple locations will also benefit, as it provides ample time for travel between each one. Couples that choose the 12-hour package often have the best photos because they have given me a great deal of time to create amazing wedding photos at different spots. We can utilize your venues as well as parks and public spaces. Whatever we can fit in during the day, we can do!
I am a wedding photographer who can offer wedding images that fit the wishes of almost all wedding couples. My Dayton wedding photography packages fulfill the needs of wedding couples while allowing me enough time to capture the day. I also offer a 6-hour package and an 8-hour package, but there may not be enough time for bigger and longer weddings, especially when multiple locations are needed.
Summarizing Your Day Below
The 12-hour timeline below is for a wedding day where the couple chooses to do a first look with a 5 pm ceremony. This is a guide and can be customized to fit your day. Please note that the more time you give the photographer for wedding portraits, family photos, and wedding party photos, the better the images you will receive. I hope this timeline sample day can help you plan your day regardless of who your photographer is in Dayton.
- 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
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.
In general, a long day like this is only good for large weddings with multiple locations.
