The Wedding Day Timeline: How to Plan for Picture-Perfect Moments

A well-planned timeline keeps your day stress-free and gives your vendors the time they need to capture everything beautifully. Here’s how to map out your perfect wedding day schedule.

1. Start with the Big Moments

Think about your must-capture moments: the first look, the ceremony, the cake cutting. Work backward from there to plan your timeline.

Helpful Resource: Use Aisle Planner’s Timeline Tool to create a detailed, shareable schedule.

2. Give Yourself Breathing Room

Leave extra time between key events—this helps you stay relaxed and gives your photo and video team time to capture those magic candid shots.

Pro Tip: Our cinematic approach means we work closely with you to ensure we capture both the planned and spontaneous moments seamlessly.

3. Golden Hour Is Pure Magic

If possible, schedule time for photos and video during golden hour (right before sunset)—the lighting is dreamy, and the vibe is pure romance.

Helpful Resource: Need help visualizing your day? This wedding timeline guide breaks it all down for you.