Wedding Day Timeline template
An hour-by-hour wedding day schedule for a 3 pm ceremony: getting ready, photos, ceremony, reception and send-off.
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How to adapt this template
- Share the PDF with every supplier so the photographer, caterer and DJ work from the same clock.
- Hair and make-up almost always overruns; the buffer before photos is deliberate.
- Check sunset time for your date and move couple portraits to the hour before it.
What's in it
| Event | When | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Hair & make-up | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm | Getting ready |
| Photographer arrives | 12:30 pm | Photos |
| Get dressed | 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm | Getting ready |
| First look & couple photos | 1:45 pm – 2:30 pm | Photos |
| Guests arrive | 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Ceremony |
| Ceremony | 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Ceremony |
| Family photos & drinks | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Photos |
| Dinner & speeches | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Reception |
| First dance | 7:45 pm | Reception |
| Party | 7:45 pm – 11:00 pm | Reception |
| Send-off | 11:00 pm | Reception |
Questions people ask
How do I edit the wedding day timeline template?
Click any event in the list below the timeline to change its title, dates, category or note, or drag its marker along the axis. Changes save automatically in your browser.
Can I export this template to PowerPoint?
Yes. Use Export → PowerPoint for an editable .pptx slide, or export PNG, SVG, PDF or JSON.
Is my edited version private?
Yes. It is stored only in this browser (localStorage). Nothing is uploaded, and you can delete everything from the My timelines menu.