How to Plan a Wedding Timeline Around the Best Light for Photos

Lighting can make or break your wedding photos. Here’s how to plan your day so your photos look incredible.

1. Know the Sunset Time
Golden hour (the last 30 minutes before sunset) is photographer heaven. Plan your couple portraits then if you can.

2. Ceremony Timing
If you want golden light during the ceremony, aim for a few hours before sunset. That way you get gorgeous light without racing the darkness.

3. Getting Ready Spaces
Pick a room with big windows and natural light. It makes a huge difference for those detail shots.

4. Reception Lighting
Fairy lights and candles look amazing in photos. Harsh overhead lights? Not so much.

Pro Tip: Talk to your photographer when building your timeline. They know how to make the light work for you.