A few questions. Your makeup artist, Uncle Larry, and every family photo organized before you leave the house.
Planning a Wedding
What time doesyour makeup artistneed to be done?
Vela answers that in 30 seconds. Plus Uncle Larry's call time, your family formals order, and which photos to skip. A few questions. Your whole wedding day organized.
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Perfect For
Friend or family photographers
Talented cousin, best friend with a camera. Vela organizes everyone so you get pro results without the pro price tag.
DIY couples
You planned the whole wedding. Vela handles the photography side in one place. No spreadsheets, no 11pm texts to your photographer.
Micro weddings and elopements
Small guest list, big moments. Even 10 people need a shot list and a timeline so nothing gets missed.
Any photographer, any style
Give your photographer a timeline and shot list they can actually use. They look great. You get the photos you wanted.
These are the questions every couple asks.
Vela answers all of them. With a few questions about your day, your timeline, family schedule, and shot list build themselves.
“What time do I need to tell my makeup artist I need to be ready by?”
“What time do my parents need to be at the venue for photos?”
“What time and where does Uncle Larry need to meet us?”
“Will we get a photo with my sister's boyfriend?”
“My parents cannot stand next to each other”
“No idea what shots to even ask for”
Every single one of those is answered before you leave for the venue.
How It Works
Six simple steps from purchase to wedding day
1. Pay once
Pay $39 once. Complete access for your whole wedding. No subscription, no renewal.
2. Answer a few questions
Ceremony time, venue, key moments. Vela builds the full timeline automatically — including what time your makeup artist needs to have you ready.
3. Build your shot list
Add the must-have shots. Separate family groups. Note who sits out (yes, even the fly-by-night boyfriend).
4. Add family contacts
Enter Uncle Larry. Enter Mom and Dad as separate groups. Vela knows who needs to be where and when.
5. Everyone gets notified
Vela sends personalized schedules automatically. Uncle Larry gets a text. Mom gets a different text. No more hunting people down.
6. Hand off to your photographer
Share via PDF, link, or invite. They get the timeline, shot list, and family groups. You show up organized. They look like a genius.
What's Included
Everything you need to organize your wedding photography
Automatic timeline
Enter your ceremony time. Vela works backwards — first look, getting ready, hair and makeup done by. Every answer your makeup artist needs, calculated for you.
Separated family groups
Mom and Dad in different groups. Stepmom in a different shot. You decide who stands next to who. Vela makes it happen without the awkward conversation.
Personalized schedules
Uncle Larry gets a text that says exactly where to be and when. Not a group message. Not a PDF nobody reads. His schedule, sent to his phone.
Shot list with check-off
Every must-have photo in one list. Check them off from your phone on the day. Know what is done and what is left.
Mood board
Upload inspiration photos. Share directly with your photographer. No more Pinterest links buried in email threads.
Mobile on wedding day
Tappable addresses, tappable phone numbers. Your timeline in your pocket when you need it most.
Share with anyone
PDF, link, or direct invite. Your photographer, your coordinator, your mom. Everyone gets what they need.
Here is what Vela figures out for you
Enter your ceremony time. Everything else calculates automatically.
Loved by Couples
See why couples are choosing Vela Photo for their wedding
“I had no idea what time to tell my hair and makeup person to be done by. Vela told me instantly. That alone was worth it.”
“My parents are divorced. I was dreading the family photo situation. Vela let me put them in completely separate groups. Nobody had to stand next to anyone they didn't want to.”
“I sent the timeline to my photographer a week before. She said I was the most organized couple she had ever worked with. That felt amazing.”
“Uncle Larry notoriously shows up late to everything. He got a personal text from Vela with his exact time and location. He was early.”
“My photographer was my best friend. She had never shot a wedding before. The shot list and timeline made her look completely professional.”
“We had a complicated family situation. Vela let us build the shot list exactly how we wanted it. No awkward conversations on the day.”
Vela vs Other Options
| Feature | Vela | The Knot | Zola | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timeline builder | — | — | — | |
| Shot list with check-off | — | — | — | |
| Family photo coordination | — | — | — | |
| Faith traditions | — | — | — | |
| One-time payment | — | — | ||
| Price | $39 once | Free (ads) | Free (ads) | Free |
Simple Pricing
One price. Everything included. No subscription.
- Timeline builder
- Shot list with check-off
- Family notifications
- Mood board
- Engagement planner
- Mobile access
- PDF export
- Share with photographer
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I get for $39?
Complete access to Vela Photo for your wedding. Timeline builder, shot list, family notifications, mood board, engagement planner, mobile access, and export. Pay once, keep forever. No subscription.
Does my photographer need Vela Photo?
No. You can use Vela Photo on your own. Share your timeline and shot list as a PDF or link. If your photographer uses Vela, you can invite them and they get full access.
What if my photographer is a friend or family member?
Vela Photo is built for exactly that. Talented cousin, best friend with a camera, or hobbyist. The timeline and shot list keep everyone organized so you get pro results without the pro price.
How does the timeline work?
You enter your ceremony time and key details. Vela calculates backwards: first look, getting ready, arrival. Add family groups for formals. Everything flows automatically.
Can I send schedules to family members?
Yes. Add family contacts and Vela sends personalized schedules. Uncle Joe gets a text with his photo time. No more hunting people down on wedding day.
Does it work for micro weddings and elopements?
Yes. Even a 10 person elopement benefits from a shot list and timeline. Know when the light is best, when to do portraits, when to eat.
What faith traditions are supported?
Vela supports 15+ traditions including Jewish, Hindu, Catholic, Muslim, and more. Ceremony durations are set automatically based on tradition.
Is there a mobile app?
Vela works on any device. Full timeline with tappable addresses and phone numbers. Check off shots from your phone. Share with your photographer.
Can I get a refund?
Contact us if you have issues. We will work with you to make it right.
Can I use this for my engagement shoot?
Yes. The engagement planner includes location library, travel policy, and fee calculator. Keep everything in one place.
How do I share with my photographer?
Export a PDF or share a link. If they use Vela, invite them and they get full access to your timeline, shot list, and family contacts.
Do I need to create an account?
Yes. A free account is required to purchase and access Vela Photo. Sign up, pay once, and you have complete access for your wedding.