Wedding day plan
A wedding day itinerary helps you to be sure everything you want fits in on your wedding day and your day is running on schedule with plenty of time to celebrate with your guests and new husband/wife. We will have an in person meeting to answer all your questions and after I understand your requests, concerns, we have talked about your questions, we will plan your bespoke wedding day timeline together. My aim is to document your day, having plenty of time for lots of photographs and ensuring the smooth running of your day so that you have time to enjoy your special day. No two days are the same, but by giving you a few samples of a wedding day, I will help give an idea of how it may work for you.
Sample Day 1
Everything happening at one location bridal prep, ceremony and reception.
12.300 Photography coverage begins with the bride and groom getting ready including some detail photos of the dresses and accessories.
12.45 Time to put THE dress on.
13.00 Bridal portraits and photos with your bridal party.
Your registrar will want to see the bride and groom 15 mins before the ceremony.
14.00 Registry
14.30 - 16.00 Drink reception, confetti and candid guests shots. Group photos and couples photos. Preparing a family formal photography list beforehand will help group and couples photos run smoother.
16.00 Guests called to be seated for dinner.
18.00 Speeches.
18.30 - 19.00 Changing the room setting for the party. We can take this opportunity to get outside to capture some more evening couple photographs.
19.00 Evening guests arriving.
19.30 Cake cutting and the first dance.
Sample Day 2
With a church ceremony
11.00 Photography coverage begins with the bride and groom getting ready including some detail photos of the dresses and accessories.
11.30 Time to put THE dress on.
12.00 Bridal portraits and photos with your bridal party. Your photographer needs to leave before you to park - can be tricky as it will be after guests. Enjoy getting ready with a glass of fizz and some relaxing moments before making your way to the church.
12.30 Travel to Ceremony
13.00 Get married!
14.00 Confetti and leave for the reception venue.
14.15 Travel to Reception
14.30 Group Photos. Having a list of group photos beforehand makes this part run smoother and more relaxed.
16.00 Guests called to be seated for dinner.
18.30 Speeches.
19.00 Changing the room setting for the party. We can take this opportunity to get outside to capture some more evening couple photographs.
19.30 Evening guests arrive.
20.00 Cake cutting and the first dance - Then the party starts!
Sample Day 3
With bridal prep elsewhere
12.00 Photography coverage begins with detail shots and behind the scenes candids of getting ready.
12.30 Time to put THE dress on.
12.45 Photos with your parents and bridal portraits. Enjoy being ready with a glass of fizz and relaxing moments before travelling to your ceremony.
13.15 Travel to the Ceremony
13.45 The registrar will need to see you 15 mins before the ceremony
14.00 Registry
14.30 Confetti and candid guests celebrating shots.
15.00 Group photos and couples photos
16.00 Guests called to be seated for dinner.
18.00 Speeches
19.00 Evening guest arrives
Evening light photos. Depending on the time of year it may be golden hour or creative night time pictures.
19.30 Cake cutting followed by the first dance and party
THINGS TO CONSIDER that may effect the timeline
- NOT ALLOWING ENOUGH TIME AFTER YOUR HAIR AND MAKEUP IS FINISHED TO GET DRESSED, THEN HAVE A MOMENT TO RELAX/HAVE BRIDAL PORTRAITS/PICTURES WITH YOUR PARENTS. AIM TO BE READY 1 HRS BEFORE YOU LEAVER THE ROOM.
-THE GROUP PHOTOS! TOO MANY ON THE LIST MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE TO THE FLOW OF YOUR DAY
- OVER RUNNING SPEECHES
-IF YOU ARE HAVING A "RECEIVING LINE" MAKE SURE YOU CALCULATE THE TIME CORRECTLY - IT TAKES LONGER THAN YOU THINK.
