Your New Favourite Freebie: A Wedding Timeline Template Built for Photographers, by a Photographer

If you’ve ever found yourself rebuilding a wedding photography timeline from scratch again and again (and again), staring at a blank Google Doc while trying to figure out how to fit everything in—or writing out a day-of schedule that doesn’t leave a single second to breathe—this template is for you.

I’ve re-released my wedding photography timeline template, and this version is smarter, faster, and actually designed for how you work. Whether you’re deep into wedding season or running on limited energy (thanks, chronic illness), this free template gives you the structure you need without the stress.

What It Is (And Why It’s Better Now)

This isn’t just a cute little spreadsheet—it’s a free timeline spreadsheet for photographers that helps you plan your day efficiently, without the copy-paste chaos. You can drag and drop pre-written events, use dropdowns to pick your start and end times, and customize everything without having to build it from the ground up every time.

I designed it in Google Sheets so you can use it anywhere, with built-in logic that makes building a wedding timeline feel less like solving a puzzle and more like checking a box.

And yes—it’s still free.

What’s Included

Inside the file, you’ll find everything you need to create a timeline that works for you and your couples.

There’s a main timeline builder tab with dropdown menus and drag-and-drop events, six sample timelines (yes, six!!), plus tabs for your family photo list, vendor info, and any important notes you need to have on hand. No more juggling multiple documents or digging through emails to find that one detail someone mentioned three weeks ago.

Who The Wedding Photography Timeline Spreadsheet Is For

This is for you if timelines are the thing you put off until the last second. If you’re still typing them into emails, building a new one from scratch for every couple, or winging it based on vague notes from a consult call—this will be a game-changer.

Especially if you’re managing a chronic illness, juggling back-to-back weddings, or just need to streamline your systems so you can actually rest between shoots.

Why It Works

I spent over a decade photographing weddings and navigating chronic migraines, endo flares, and burnout while still running a business. This template came out of that reality—not as a Pinterest-worthy download, but as a tool that made timelines do their job.

It helps avoid the most common planning mistakes (like forgetting to factor in travel time… especially if there’s a horse and carriage involved—ask me how I know). It also makes you look more professional to clients and vendors without any extra work on your part.

Grab Your Free Wedding Photography Timeline Template

Ready to stop rebuilding from scratch and start saving your energy for the parts of the job you actually enjoy?

You’ll get instant access to the full spreadsheet, the sample timelines, and every bonus tab included—so you can start using it right away.

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