Everything can be moved around or removed to accommodate all clients timeline needs


  • Hair and makeup start time, what time bride needs to be there and what time bridesmaids need to be there.
  • What time Groom and groomsmen need to be there and get ready
  • Photographer/videographer Arrives - what time they start
  • DJ Arrives - what time they start
  • Coordinator Arrives, if separate from venue - what time they start
  • The wedding photographer should arrive at least 30 minutes before the bride is fully ready. During this time, the photographer can get detail shots of the dress, rings, invitation, etc.
  • Bridesmaids are dressed and ready, bride’s hair and makeup is complete
  • Unless you want girls photos all in matching robes, the bridesmaids as well as the mother-of-the-bride should be dressed and ready by the time the bride’s hair and makeup is complete. This way, everyone can be in the background of the photos featuring the bride getting dressed.
  • Bride Gets Dressed - Once you are mostly dressed, have your photographer capture your mom or maid-of-honor helping you zip up your dress and put your earrings and jewelry on.
  • Bridal Portraits & Bridesmaids Photos (if you have time) These photos are meant to be casual and fun, capturing the moments of celebration between the bride and her friends. If you want any special shots, such as toasting with champagne, make sure you have the props ready (clean champagne flutes, for instance).
  • First Look (if you do one) The first look can be 5 to 10mins. It is a special moment where the groom sees his bride for the first time, away from the hundreds of eyes that will be watching during the ceremony. Let this be a special moment with just the bride and groom, and have your bridal party and families wait in the getting ready locations while you go with your photographer and videographer.
  • Bride and Groom Photos (if we do 1st look, if not we will capture these photos after ceremony) they can take 5 to 20mins or longer if there’s time.
  • What time the groom and groomsmen need to be ready for line-up.
  • What time the bride and bridesmaids need to be ready for line-up.
  • Ceremony Start Time Listed on Wedding Invitation - Most weddings don't start at the actual start time listed on the invitation. Plan to start your ceremony about 15 minutes later than the invitation time. This gives guests a little extra time if they are running late and ensures all the seats will be filled! You don’t want anyone to miss your special moment due to traffic. Plan to have music during this time, either from a DJ or a string quartet. Or, if the wedding is happening indoors, you can play a slideshow of special moments between the bride and groom.
  • Actual Ceremony Start
  • Recessional Starts - This is the time block that varies most for weddings. The time really depends on the type of ceremony you're having. Typically, non-religious ceremonies last around 20 minutes, while religious based ceremonies can last up to an hour or longer.
  • Wedding Party and Family Photos - This is typically done after the ceremony but it can be done before the ceremony to save party time once you say “I do”. We can even do some before ceremony and some after. It’s easy to work with.
  • Cocktail Hour - Invite guests to cocktail hour. Depending on how many photos you want to take, you can join cocktail hour halfway through, or spend some time in the bridal suite having appetizers and drinks privately. This will give you a much-needed break to re-energize for the rest of the night!
  • Sunset Photos - Highly Recommend taking advantage of Florida's Amazing Sunsets!!! 5mins to 20mins Sunset photos are an opportunity you don't want to miss out on. Set aside time in your wedding itinerary to take more wedding portraits during the sunset. 
  • Reception Starts - Guests are invited inside to sit down and wedding party gets lined up for entrances
  • Grand Entrance and First Dance - Timing works great if you go from your grand entrance right into your first dance. This keeps the formalities and the fun going. You can dance for a full song for your first dance, or fade out two minutes in. You can also add a dance set consisting of three to five songs after the first dance to get the energy up before dinner. Of course talk with your DJ because they always have good ideas for how the night should go as well.
  • Welcome Toasts from Hosts - The first two toasts in the wedding reception timeline are considered welcome toasts and they are typically offered by the parents or a family member of the bride and groom.
  • Prayer and Dinner
  • Wedding Toasts - As dinner is wrapping up, the best man and maid-of honor can offer their toasts during this slot of the wedding schedule. "For all toasts, set a time limit and recommend your speakers to stay within them. I always say no more than five minutes.
  • Parent Dances - If you are doing father-daughter and mother-son dances these can happen before dinner right after the 1st dance or after dinner before some dancing.
  • Open Dance Floor - Dance for a little while if you wish before your next event. 
  • Cake Cutting, Bouquet Toss and Garter Toss - We want to make sure this isn’t too early in the evening. A lot of guests think once the cake is cut the night is over. When we are ready 1st we will have the cake cutting, followed by bouquet toss then the garter toss (if desired). This is also a good time for the bride and groom to say a few words and thank their guests for coming.
  • Re-Open Dance Floor - Dance until the night ends!
  • Grand Exit (if you have) - Arrange for a final song with your DJ or band ahead of time, and also arranged to be cued that the song is coming up. Say your final goodbyes and hug your final hugs. If you're having a exit with sparklers or something fun, have someone organize all the guests along your exit path and hand out sparklers. When your final song comes on, grab hands and walk along to your happily ever after.