timelines
Your timeline will definitely help you figure out how many hours of coverage you need for your wedding. You'll know exactly what will be captured within the time you book. Below are a few sample timelines to give you a better idea of how your time can be used depending on your amount of coverage. Always keep the sunset time in mind, especially if you want those beautiful golden hour portraits and plenty of time for family photos.
Two Hours
This amount of coverage will typically be just right for an elopement with 10-20 people present.
3:30PM Diana Arrives/Getting Ready + Detail Photos
4:00PM Ceremony
4:30PM Family + Friend Photos Start
5:00PM Couple Portraits Start
5:30PM Diana ends coverage
Four Hours
This amount of coverage tends to be just right for weddings with 30-50 guests. You'll get all the most important photos but if you have a lot more scheduled, you may want to consider adding an hour.
3:30PM Diana Arrives/Getting Ready + Detail Photos
4:00PM Officially get dressed
4:30PM Guests begin to arrive
4:50PM Wedding Party lines up
5:00PM Ceremony Starts
5:30PM Ceremony Concludes + Cocktail Hour Starts, Family, Wedding Party, and Couple Portraits Start
6:30PM Reception Begins/Dinner is served
6:50PM Toasts
7:15PM First Dances
7:30PM Diana ends coverage
Six Hours
This amount of coverage will typically be just right for a wedding with 50-60 people. It's less of a race to the finish line and more a a nice walk where you have time to stop and smell the roses. Always consider locations, travel time and events when you're choosing how many hours you need. Also remember that you can add another hour closer to your wedding date if you realize you need a little more time.
3:30PM Diana Arrives/Getting Ready + Detail Photos
4:00PM Officially get dressed
4:30PM Guests begin to arrive
4:50PM Wedding Party lines up
5:00PM Ceremony Starts
5:30PM Ceremony Concludes + Cocktail Hour Starts, Family, Wedding Party, and Couple Portraits Start
6:30PM Reception Begins/Dinner is served
6:50PM Toasts
7:15PM First Dances
8:30PM Bouquet Toss, Cake Cutting, Etc
9:30PM Diana ends coverage
