Wedding Day Master Timeline & Vendor Sheet

Printable 1-page coordination protocol for wedding planners, bridal party, photographers, and venue coordinators.

WEDDING DAY MASTER COORDINATION TIMELINE

Day-Of Schedule, Photo Shot Milestones & Vendor Emergency Protocol • 2026 Edition

Couple Names

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Wedding Date

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Lead Coordinator

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Ceremony Start

5:00 PM Sharp

1. Morning Prep & Getting Ready

8:00 AM: Hair & Makeup team arrives at bridal suite.

11:30 AM: Photographer arrives; captures dress, rings, invitations.

12:15 PM: Bride steps into dress with Maid of Honor & Mother.

1:00 PM: Groom & Groomsmen finished getting ready; boutonnières pinned.

2. First Look & Pre-Ceremony Photos

1:30 PM: Bride & Groom First Look in private garden location.

2:00 PM: Full Wedding Party group photos & individual shots.

3:00 PM: Immediate Family & Grandparent VIP portraits.

4:00 PM: Bridal party tucked away in holding suite before guests arrive.

3. Ceremony & Cocktail Hour

4:30 PM: Prelude music starts; guests arrive & ushers seat attendees.

5:00 PM: Processional begins • Officiant ceremony • The Kiss.

5:30 PM: Recessional • Cocktail hour starts with signature drinks.

6:15 PM: Sunset couple romantic golden hour portrait mini-session.

4. Reception & Grand Send-Off

6:45 PM: Guests seated for dinner; Grand Entrance & First Dance.

7:15 PM: Dinner served • Welcome speech by Father of the Bride.

8:15 PM: Best Man & Maid of Honor Toasts • Cake Cutting.

10:30 PM: Last call for bar • Sparkler / Cold Spark Grand Exit.

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