Planning · Guide · Updated 12 May 2026

The South Asian wedding photography timeline — hour by hour

A photography timeline that works is one your photographer wrote. Here's the template every specialist uses.

Wedding Photography Timeline Template

The template

07:00 Haldi setup. 09:00 Haldi. 11:00 Bride prep. 13:00 Ceremony arrival. 15:00 Ceremony. 17:00 Portraits. 19:00 Reception. 22:00 Farewell.

Frequently asked

Who should build the timeline?

The photographer, in partnership with the planner. Not the family.