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Wedding Timeline Generator

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Wedding Timeline Generator — Tom Harmon Photography

Wedding Timeline Generator

Your day,
thoughtfully planned.

After 15 years of photographing weddings, I've learned that a well-structured timeline is one of the most important things we can build together. It keeps the day relaxed, gives us room to breathe, and makes sure we never miss a moment.

This tool generates a personalized starting point based on how I like to structure a wedding day — the timing I've found works best for getting ready, portraits, family photos, and everything in between. Think of it as my recommendation, built around your day.

1
Answer a few questions
2
Get your timeline
3
Review, edit & share

About 3 minutes  ·  6 quick questions

Step 1 of 6
The Couple Locations The Day Options Photography Notes

Step 1

Tell me about
the two of you.

We'll use this to personalize your timeline and add it to the header of every version you share.

Please enter a name.
Please enter a name.
Please select a date.
Step 2 of 6
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Step 2

Where is everything
happening?

If you're getting ready at the venue, just check the box. Otherwise, enter the address so I know where to be.

Partner 1 — Getting Ready
Partner 2 — Getting Ready
Ceremony
Reception
Step 3 of 6
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Step 3

Let's talk
timing.

Don't worry if you don't have everything locked in yet — enter what you know and we'll build around it.

Ceremony
Please enter a ceremony time.
30
Minutes
Standard
60
Minutes
Extended
Cocktail Hour
60
Minutes
Standard
90
Minutes
Extended
Reception
4
Hours
Standard
5
Hours
Extended
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Step 4

A few more
details.

These help me build the right timeline structure for your day.

First Look
A private moment before the ceremony where you see each other for the first time. It gives us more time for portraits and keeps the day relaxed.
Yes
Include first look
No
We'll see each other at the ceremony
Getting in Dress
A reference point in the timeline for the bride's makeup artist. Leave this out if it doesn't apply.
Yes
Include in timeline
No
Leave it out
First Look with Bridesmaids
A moment right after getting in dress where the bride sees her bridesmaids for the first time. About 15 minutes, 30 minutes after getting in dress.
Yes
Include in timeline
No
Leave it out
First Look with Dad
A private moment between the bride and her father before the ceremony. About 15 minutes, right before the first look with the groom.
Yes
Include in timeline
No
Leave it out
Wedding Party
For my reference only — doesn't affect the timeline.
Number of attendants
Number of attendants
Step 5 of 6
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Step 5

Photography
coverage.

This helps me build the getting ready portion of your timeline. If you're not sure, the defaults are a good starting point.

Tom Harmon
Total hours of coverage for your day.
10
Hours
Second Photographer
Most of our weddings include a second photographer. If yours does, check this box to add their coverage to your timeline.
Hours of coverage
8
Hours
Step 6 of 6
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Step 6

Anything else
I should know?

These notes won't change your timeline — they go straight to me so I can show up fully prepared.

Optional. This goes directly to Tom and won't affect your timeline.

Review & Edit
The Couple Locations The Day Options Photography Notes

Your Timeline

Your timeline is ready

Wedding Day Timeline

Share & Save
Email your timeline

We'll send your full timeline to this address. Use "Save as PDF" above to save a PDF copy.

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Wedding photography in New Jersey and the Hudson Valley.

Email
tom@tomharmonphotography.com
Phone
973.664.7427