Once in a lifetime you meet someone who changes everything…
Let’s Hit Pause!
We’ve covered wedding packages, walked through timelines, and now it’s time to make it all work together.Because your wedding day shouldn’t feel rushed or crammed or like you’re constantly watching the clock. It should feel intentional, full, and so you.
This isn’t about squeezing in as many photos as possible. It’s about creating space for real moments — the quiet ones, the loud ones, the in-between ones you didn’t even know you’d love so much. And that happens when your timeline actually supports your day and your photography coverage reflects what matters most to you.
Time to Press Rewind…
Hold up! Before you peek at packages, let’s go back and answer a few key questions:
- Are you dreaming of a cozy engagement shoot before the big day?
- Is an album a must-have?
- What season are you getting married and when does the sun set?
- Are you traveling between venues? (Don’t forget drive time!)
- Do you want all-day coverage or just the highlights?
- Team First Look or waiting for that aisle moment?
- Big wedding party? Giant family?
- Sparkler exit or dance-floor finale?
- Your answers = your blueprint for a stress-free wedding timeline and the perfect coverage.
Okay now that we have those in mind, let’s take a look at a 6, 8, and 10 hour wedding package.
**These sample wedding day timelines are perfect for summer through early September and built for wedding parties of 10 (bride + groom included!)**
6 hour package
Think of it as a highlight reel! We’ll capture the big moments. Those heartwarming scenes of the bride and her mom (or that special someone) as she slips into her stunning gown, the “I dos,” dreamy portraits, and a few key reception events. Want the first dance and cake cutting in the mix? Let’s plan those before dinner so we don’t run out of time!
Timeline Example-6 hour
2:00- Bride in her dress
2:30 First look with groom
2:45 Bride and groom portraits
3:15- Wedding Party Portraits
4:05- Ceremony and reception decor/first look with dad/ extra time for bride and groom
4:30 Ceremony
5:05 Formals
5:30- bride and groom enjoy cocktail hour/additional photos
6:00-Grand Entrances, First Dance, Cake Cutting, Toasts, Speeches
6:30- Dinner
7:30-Parent dances (if applicable)
7:40-8:00- either open dancing or sunset portraits
Both my 6 and 8-hour packages give you the power to choose between an epic engagement session or a customized album—pick what makes your heart sing! Can’t make up your mind? No worries! You can totally snag the option you didn’t pick as an add on! And for the ultimate experience, my 10-hour package rolls out the red carpet with both the album and the engagement session, all wrapped up in a neat little bow just for you!
8 Hour wedding
If details matter to you and you want to actually enjoy your wedding day, the 8-hour package tends to be the go-to. I’ll show up early enough to capture getting-ready moments, candid interactions, and the meaningful little details — without turning the morning into a photo shoot.
From there, we’ll move through wedding party photos, your ceremony, and into the celebration at a pace that feels good. Expect emotional moments, lots of dancing, and if the light lines up, a few sunset portraits that feel like a deep breath in the middle of the day.
Timeline Example- 8 hour
- 1:00-Photographer arrival
- 1:00-1:45- detail photos- dress/layflats
- 1:45-Bride with Bridesmaids (getting ready/robe photos/champagne pop/etc)
- 2:15- Bride in her dress
- 2:30-Bride and Bridesmaids portraits
- 3:05-Groom and Groomsmen portraits
- 3:30-First Look with dad
- 3:45-Ceremony and reception decor- extra time for bride and groom
- 4:30-Ceremony
- 5:05-Formals
- 5:20-Wedding party all together
- 5:30- 5:50-Bride and groom portraits
- 6:15-Grand Entrances/First Dance/Cake Cutting/Toasts/Speeches
- 6:45-Dinner
- 7:40-Sunset Portraits (optional)
- 7:50-Parent Dances (if applicable)
- 8:00-Open dance floor
- 9:00- Photographer leave
10 Hour Package
The 10-hour package is perfect if you want full, start-to-finish coverage with zero rushing. It allows time for getting ready, your ceremony, portraits, and the entire reception — including those late-night moments you don’t want to miss.
It’s ideal for couples who want to be fully present and trust that every part of the day is being captured as it naturally unfolds.
Timeline Example- 10 hour
- 12:00- Layflat/Dress details
- 12:45-MUA final touches, bride and bridesmaids
- 1:15-Bride in her Dress
- 1:30-Bridesmaids first look
- 1:45-First look with dad
- 2:00-Bride and bridesmaids portraits outside
- 2:35-First look with gift exchange
- 3:00-Bride and Groom portraits only
- 3:30-Wedding Party Portraits
- 3:45-Groom andGroomsmen Portraits
- 4:05-Ceremony and Reception details- extra time for bride and groom
- 4:30-Ceremony
- 5:05-Formal Portraits
- 5:30- Any additional photos or Bride and groom enjoy cocktail hour
- 6:00- Grand entrance, first dance, cake cutting, speeches/toasts
- 6:30-Dinner
- 7:30-Parent dance
- 7:45-Sunset portraits
- 8:00- open dancing
- 9:45- sparkler exit
- 10 pm- Photographer leave
Need More?
All of my packages come with a bonus feature: add extra hours if you need a little more TLC! Think you might have too much coverage? Fear not, my friend! I can whip up custom packages just for you! Together, we can craft the perfect plan that suits your every need. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s chat!
Let’s Make Time Stand Still…
You can’t rewind your wedding day—but with the right wedding timeline and photo package, you can freeze all those epic, emotional, hilarious moments in time. Work with a wedding photographer (that’s me!) who knows how to chase the light, capture your vibe, and build a day that flows as beautifully as it looks.
My last two blogs spilled all the tea on wedding packages and timelines—now it’s time to put the puzzle pieces together! Let’s lock in the wedding package and timeline that totally gets you. You deserve a day that flows like champagne and photos that make your heart skip. Let’s make it happen—shoot me a message and let’s get planning!
