First Look Sample Timeline
Planning the Perfect First Look?
Wanting a first look but unsure how to time out your wedding day? Check out this sample timeline. Adjust the ceremony time and time increments to yours.
11:00 AM Bridal Prep
Bride + Bridesmaids Hair and Makeup (9:00 AM)
Ask hair and makeup artist for accurate time based on team and quantity
Bridal Details (12:30 PM)
Photos of dress, flowers, shoes, jewelry, etc.
Matching Outfit Activity (1:00 PM)
Bride Gets Dressed (1:30 PM)
Bridal Portraits (2:00 PM)
12:30 PM Groom Prep
Groom Details (12:30 PM)
Photos of jacket, boutonniere, shoes, belt, etc.
Groom Prep (1:00 PM)
Groomsmen and Groom get dressed
Groom Portraits (2:00 PM)
2:30 PM First Look
Couple Portraits (2:45 PM)
Small session, more photos later
Wedding Party (3:00 PM)
Bridesmaids/Groomsmen
Immediate Family Portraits (4:00 PM)
Parents and siblings
Hide Bride and Groom (4:30 PM)
5:00 PM Ceremony
Extended Family Photos (5:30 PM)
Large groupings of each side of your family
Individuals with grandparents
Couple Session (6:00 PM)
This can be moved to dinner if lighting is better
6:30 PM Reception
Dinner (6:30 PM)
Toasts (7:30 PM)
Cake Cutting (8:00 PM)
First Dances (8:15 PM)
Open Dance (8:30 PM)
Bouquet + Garter Toss (9:30 PM)
Grand Exit (10:00 PM)
