One of the biggest things I help my couples with is their timeline. Unless this isn’t your first foray into the world of weddings, you probably have no idea how much time you need on the big day. Some photographers start at 4 hours, some do 6, some offer full day coverage… but how much coverage do you really need? Today I’ll be delving into the timeline of your wedding day to help you figure out how much coverage you really need!
My coverage starts at 8 hours as I’ve found that’s the lowest amount of coverage I prefer to offer. I used to start at 6 hours, but because all of my collections include a wedding album documenting your day, it didn’t feel right to leave part of the day out of the book! I’ve found that 8 hours is the sweet spot for limited coverage; it allows me to cover the last hour or so of getting ready, through a good part of the night including the dances, cake cutting and any other fun events you’re having! Here’s a sample timeline of an average 8 hour wedding I capture:
12:00 – Details
12:30 – Guys Getting Ready
1:00 – Girls Getting Ready
2:00 – First Look
2:30 – Wedding Party Photos
3:30 – Family Photos
4:30 – Ceremony
5:00 – Reception Details
5:30 – Announcement & Dinner
6:30 – Toasts & Cake Cutting
7:00 – First Dances
7:30 – Sunset Photos
8:00 – End of Coverage
I work with all my couples on perfecting their day-of timeline to guarantee that we can fit everything they want into their coverage. It’s so important to consult the photographer, even if you’re working with a planner, on the timeline to ensure that the day can be documented in the suggested timeline!
If you’re interested in seeing more sample timelines, check out my posts here and here! To learn more about my wedding photography, you can click here.
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