Fall Wedding Timeline Samples
Matt Stallone Photography
The fall season is the most popular time of the year and with good reason! The foliage is on point, the air is cool, and the cozy aesthetic cannot be beat. If you are planning a fall wedding, take a peek at the sample wedding day timelines below. Click the ‘+’ button to expand each sample.
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If you are having your ceremony and reception in the same location, you’ll have a little extra time thanks to not having to drive in between venues.
9am - begin getting ready
2:00pm - first look
2 to 4:30pm - couple and wedding party portraits
5pm - ceremony
5:30 to 7pm - cocktail hour
7pm to 10:30pm - reception
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9am - begin getting ready
3:30pm - ceremony
4 to 5:30pm - cocktail hour
{couple and wedding party portraits}
5:30 to 8:30pm - reception
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When you leave for the ceremony is dependent on how far it is from where you are getting ready.
9am - begin getting ready
1:30pm - leave for ceremony
2pm - ceremony
4pm - arrive at venue for photos
6 to 7:30pm - cocktail hour
7:30 to 10:30pm - reception
There are a lot of factors that go into determining your wedding day timeline. Keep these in mind and use the sample timelines below as a guide!
How early can you begin getting ready?
If you are getting ready onsite at Rock Island Lake Club, the earliest you may arrive is 9am.
What time are your hair and makeup artists willing to start?
If you are getting ready offsite, you may be able to start getting ready earlier than if you are getting ready at your wedding venue.
How many people will be getting their hair and makeup done?
The more people, the longer it will take! If you have a big wedding party and are considered about being short on time, consider hiring another hair stylist and makeup artist.
What time does your photographer want you and your wedding party ready by?
They’ll go over a timeline with you to ensure that you’ll have enough time for a first look before the ceremony.
What time does the sunset on your wedding day?
If you are having your ceremony outside, you’ll want to make sure that there will be enough daylight for the ceremony and potentially photos afterwards.
Check what time the sun sets here.