I recommend leaving 45-60 minutes in your timeline if you are interested in detail photos (flat lays, dress hanging up, ring shots, etc.)
Tell your hair and make-up artist that you need to be ready 30 minutes prior to the time that we set for PJ/robe/champagne photos with your bridesmaids OR the time we set for you to get dressed. It’s always better to be ahead of schedule then run behind if we need to change something with your hair and make-up! Leaving contingency time is so important!
Don’t forget to leave time for PJ/robe/champagne photos with your bridesmaids if you plan on having matching outfits when getting ready. I recommend leaving 15-20 minutes for these photos!
I recommend leaving 30-45 minutes for putting your dress, shoes, and accessories on. Please estimate longer for dresses with lots of buttons!
Don’t forget to leave time for a first look with parents (or other important people) and bridesmaids reveal
When driving to different locations (such as getting ready location to venue, or getting ready location to church, or church to venue), make sure to allow proper travel time as well as time for traffic. Also allow at least 10-15 minutes before and after the drive to get things packed up, to settle down, and use the bathroom! Contingency time for these small things is very important!
With First Look:
-2:00 — First look and portraits (20 minutes)
-1:40 — Bridal party (20 minutes)
-1:20 — Bridesmaids + groomsmen (20 minutes)
-1:00 — Contingency time (15 minutes)
-0:45 — Wrap up pre-ceremony photos
-0:30 — Bride and groom are put in holding area
-0:15 — Lined up for ceremony
0:00 — Ceremony begins (
+0:30 — Ceremony ends
+0:40 — Begin family photos
+1:00 — Begin additional bride and groom portraits if needed