Vela Photo 2.0 Timeline Demo
Test the wedding day timeline calculator with Traditional & First Look flows
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Daniel & Jordan's Wedding Day
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Coverage Starts
12:30 PM
Coverage Ends
10:30 PM
Booked Package
10 hrs(+1.4 over)
Active Shooting Time
11.4 hrs
Billable photography time
Travel Time
0 min
Built into pricing (not billed)
Timeline runs 1.4 hours over booked 10-hour package
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Photographer Arrives
12:30 PM - 12:30 PM(0 min)
Terranea Resort Suite
Bride Getting Ready
Standard 2-hour coverage: • 0:00-0:15 - Intros & meeting (bridesmaid lineup, posing tips, veil reminders) • 0:15-0:30 - Detail shots (rings, shoes, invitation) • 0:30-0:45 - Fun bridesmaid robes/PJs shots • 0:45-1:15 - Step out while girls get dressed (30 min break) • 1:15-1:30 - Last minute details (earrings, dress, perfume, mom helping) • 1:30-1:45 - Portraits in front of house • 1:45-2:00 - Pack up & gather belongings, get in limo
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM(120 min)
Terranea Resort Suite
Groom Getting Ready
2nd Shooter1:30 PM - 2:30 PM(60 min)
Terranea Resort Suite
First Look & Portraits
90-minute session includes: • First look moment (couple's first reveal) • Couple portraits • Bridal party portraits • Immediate family photos • Extended family formal portraits
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM(90 min)
Terranea Resort
Ceremony
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM(30 min)
Terranea Resort
Quick Couple Exit Shots
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM(15 min)
Terranea Resort
Cocktail Hour
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM(60 min)
Terranea Resort
Grand Entrance
5:45 PM - 5:55 PM(10 min)
Terranea Resort
First Dance
5:55 PM - 6:00 PM(5 min)
Terranea Resort
Parent Dances
6:00 PM - 6:10 PM(10 min)
Terranea Resort
Dinner Service
6:10 PM - 7:25 PM(75 min)
Terranea Resort
Speeches & Toasts
7:25 PM - 7:45 PM(20 min)
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Cake Cutting
7:45 PM - 7:55 PM(10 min)
Terranea Resort
Golden Hour / Night Portraits
Optional7:45 PM - 8:10 PM(25 min)
Terranea Resort
Dancing
7:55 PM - 10:20 PM(145 min)
Terranea Resort
Last Dance & Send-Off
10:20 PM - 10:30 PM(10 min)
Terranea Resort
Coverage Ends
10-hour package ends
10:30 PM - 10:30 PM(0 min)
Day Summary
Active Shooting Breakdown
Prep Coverage
3 hrs
First Look
90 min
Ceremony
30 min
Post-Ceremony Photos
15 min
Cocktail Hour
60 min
Reception
4.8 hrs
Travel Time
Built into pricing • Not counted against package hours
0 min
Based on 11.4 hrs active shooting
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Photographer Arrives
12:30 PM
Bride Getting Ready
Standard 2-hour coverage: • 0:00-0:15 - Intros & meeting (bridesmaid lineup, posing tips, veil reminders) • 0:15-0:30 - Detail shots (rings, shoes, invitation) • 0:30-0:45 - Fun bridesmaid robes/PJs shots • 0:45-1:15 - Step out while girls get dressed (30 min break) • 1:15-1:30 - Last minute details (earrings, dress, perfume, mom helping) • 1:30-1:45 - Portraits in front of house • 1:45-2:00 - Pack up & gather belongings, get in limo
12:30 PM
Groom Getting Ready
1:30 PM
First Look & Portraits
90-minute session includes: • First look moment (couple's first reveal) • Couple portraits • Bridal party portraits • Immediate family photos • Extended family formal portraits
2:30 PM
Ceremony
4:00 PM
Quick Couple Exit Shots
4:30 PM
+ 11 more events
📖 Vela Photo 2.0 Rules
- 1.Venue First Look = Same Location Wedding
- 2.First Look Duration: Always 90 min
- 3.Extended Family at First Look → 15 min post-ceremony
- 4.Prep: 2hr bride, 1hr groom before departure
- 5.Always +15 min travel buffer
Full documentation available in:
vela-photo-timeline-logic.md