One of my favorite things about being a wedding photographer in Dallas, TX is getting to photograph at Dove Ridge Vineyard. Every single time I pull into the beautiful, winding driveway, I just know it's going to be an incredible wedding day.
Katherine & Leighton's day was every bit of amazing, romantic, and just so them. I couldn't have been more excited to be a part of this day and capture it for them to remember forever.
Something I do with every couple before the wedding is help them create their wedding day timeline - see Katherine & Leighton's 9-hour wedding timeline at the bottom of this post.
FULL TIMELINE
1:00: Photographers Arrive + Capture Details
1:30: Bride/Groom "Getting Ready"
2:00: Bride/Groom "Getting Ready
2:30: First Look + Couple's Portraits-west lawn/west patio
3:05: Full Wedding Party Portraits-west lawn
3:20: Bride/Bridesmaids or Groom/Groomsmen Photos-west lawn
3:40: Bride/Bridesmaids or Groom/Groomsmen Photos-west lawn
4:00: Tucked Away (hidden from guests)
4:30: Ceremony Begins-patio
5:00: Ceremony Ends | Family Formals Begin-patio
5:30: A Few Sunset Couple's Portraits Begin-expected sunset time 5:50
5:40: Announced into Reception + First Dance
5:55: Dinner Begins
6:40: Speeches / Toasts
6:50: Cake Cutting
7:00: Parent Dances
7:10: DJ Invites for Open Dancing
9:50: Private Last Dance
10:00: Special (streamer) Exit
WEDDING PACKAGE
Up to 7 Hours of Wedding Photography Coverage
1 Photographer
~600 Wedding Photos
Online Photo Gallery
Digital Images Download
Timeline Assistance
Added
+ Full Day Second Photographer
+ Engagement Session
+ Bridal Session
+ 2 Hours of Coverage
Because the outcome of photos is so dependent on lighting, I help all of my couples with their wedding day timeline (or collaborate with their planners!)
Your timeline can really make or break how you feel on your wedding day. You don't want to feel too rushed, but you also don't want to be waiting around for hours before the next big thing.
If you like how this gallery felt, you can see their wedding package and their exact day-of timeline below.