# WeddingTimeline.org > Free wedding day timeline editor and 12-month planning checklist for couples planning their own wedding. Schedules and checklist progress stay in the browser — no signup, no server upload. ## Usage When citing WeddingTimeline.org, link to the specific page URL. Timeline and checklist data are user-generated in the browser; do not treat sample timelines as universal timing advice — couples should confirm with their photographer, venue, and officiant. Contact: wish@weddingtimeline.org Updated: 2026-06-25. Full inline summaries: https://weddingtimeline.org/llms-full.txt ## Tools - [Home](https://weddingtimeline.org): Free wedding timeline generator — day-of editor and 12-month planning checklist. - [Wedding Day Timeline Editor](https://weddingtimeline.org/day/editor): Hour-by-hour schedule editor with timeline check, vendor detail view, and party print view. - [Timeline Templates Hub](https://weddingtimeline.org/day/templates): Browse ceremony-time, reception, photography, and cultural day-of templates. - [12-Month Wedding Checklist](https://weddingtimeline.org/month/12-month-checklist): Interactive month-by-month checklist — venue, vendors, invites, dress, RSVPs — with print export. ## Planning - [Wedding Planning Hub](https://weddingtimeline.org/month): Topic guides for invites, dress shopping, RSVPs, and when to book each vendor. - [Just engaged — what now?](https://weddingtimeline.org/month/im-engaged-now-what): You don't need a wedding planner on day one. You do need a clear order so you don't book things backwards or panic about - [Wedding invitation timeline](https://weddingtimeline.org/month/invitation-timeline): Stationery timing affects RSVPs, catering headcount, and seating charts. Mark these dates early. - [Wedding dress shopping timeline](https://weddingtimeline.org/month/dress-shopping-timeline): Custom gowns take months. Off-the-rack still needs alteration time — especially in peak summer season. - [Wedding RSVP timeline](https://weddingtimeline.org/month/rsvp-timeline): Late RSVPs stress couples and caterers. Set a firm deadline and build reminder touchpoints. ## Guides - [How to Create a Wedding Day Timeline](https://weddingtimeline.org/guides/how-to-create-wedding-timeline): Step-by-step guide: ceremony anchor, buffers, vendor copy vs party copy. - [10 Things Couples Forget on a Timeline](https://weddingtimeline.org/guides/things-couples-forget-wedding-timeline): Easy-to-miss day-of details: meals, golden hour, private time, tips, vendor buffers. ## Day-of Timeline Templates - [Wedding timeline for a 4pm ceremony](https://weddingtimeline.org/day/4pm-ceremony): A 4:00pm ceremony is one of the most popular start times. Below is a realistic sample with first look — adjust every blo - [Wedding timeline for a 5pm ceremony](https://weddingtimeline.org/day/5pm-ceremony): A 5:00pm ceremony pushes portraits into golden hour territory and keeps dinner closer to sunset. Popular for summer wedd - [Wedding timeline for a 3pm ceremony](https://weddingtimeline.org/day/3pm-ceremony): A 3:00pm ceremony means an earlier start for getting ready but a longer, relaxed reception into the evening. - [Wedding reception timeline](https://weddingtimeline.org/day/reception-timeline): The reception is where most delays stack up. Use this hour-by-hour flow as a starting point — then customize in the edit - [Wedding photography timeline](https://weddingtimeline.org/day/photography-timeline): Photographers need realistic time blocks — not a minute-by-minute cage. Budget these windows and review with your photog - [Hair & makeup timeline](https://weddingtimeline.org/day/hair-makeup-timeline): Underestimating beauty prep is the #1 reason ceremonies run late. Use 45–75 min per bridesmaid and 90–120 min for the br - [Wedding ceremony timeline](https://weddingtimeline.org/day/ceremony-timeline): Civil ceremonies often run 20–30 minutes; religious ceremonies 45–90 minutes. Build buffer before and after for photos a - [Catholic wedding day timeline](https://weddingtimeline.org/day/catholic-wedding-timeline): A Catholic wedding with full Mass typically runs 45–75 minutes — longer than a civil ceremony. Build buffer before cockt - [Jewish wedding day timeline](https://weddingtimeline.org/day/jewish-wedding-timeline): Jewish weddings vary by tradition (Orthodox, Conservative, Reform). This sample covers a typical evening ceremony with c - [Indian wedding day timeline (main day)](https://weddingtimeline.org/day/indian-wedding-timeline): South Asian weddings often span multiple days (mehndi, sangeet, etc.). This sample covers the main wedding day only — ba - [Hindu wedding day timeline](https://weddingtimeline.org/day/hindu-wedding-timeline): Hindu ceremonies vary by region and family tradition. This sample follows a common North Indian flow — baraat, jaimala, - [Mehndi & sangeet timeline](https://weddingtimeline.org/day/mehndi-sangeet-timeline): Multi-day South Asian weddings often schedule mehndi (henna) and sangeet (music/dance night) separately from the main ce ## Examples - [Real wedding planning timeline — 16 months to March](https://weddingtimeline.org/examples/march-wedding-16-months): This is a real couple's planning order for a March wedding (off-season in their area). Dates are relative — add a year t ## Optional - [About](https://weddingtimeline.org/about): Mission, tools overview, and contact email. - [Privacy Policy](https://weddingtimeline.org/privacy): Local browser storage only; no upload of timeline content; limited analytics.