These micro wedding timeline ideas are most useful for couples who are planning an outdoor wedding in Jackson Hole Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wedding Tree, or the surrounding areas. However, it can serve as a starting point and be adapted to your specific location.

Why You Should Plan Your Micro Wedding Timeline in Advance

One of the wonderful things about a micro-wedding is that you have a multitude of flexibility. Without lengthy venue and guest considerations, the day is yours to create exactly how you wish. But that doesn’t mean you don’t want to plan ahead! Having a fleshed out timeline in place for yourself, vendors, and any guests who may be celebrating with you is key to a successful day.

While the day of your wedding may require some fluidity due to traffic, weather, late guests, or other unforeseen circumstances, having a timeline can give you peace of mind in the moment. Knowing the plans actually makes being flexible easier because each piece has been thought out ahead!

Using past client timelines to set you up for success

Each micro wedding is different and yours will be uniquely yours – even if the locations, timeline, and other aspects are similar to previous clients.  Because if something works, why mess with a good thing? Helping my clients with custom created timelines is one of my favorite pre-wedding services! I love it when a client connects with me early in the planning process so I can help guide them through the timeline process and discovering what is most important to them.

Below are Sample for micro wedding timelines with Getting Ready Photos, First Looks, Ceremony and Guest Photos, and Couple portraits at an additional location. When getting married in Jackson Hole or Grand Teton National Park areas, you will need to factor in some driving between locations. This will be built into timelines based on the exact locations of your choice.

Connect with me and let’s build out the timeline that works best for your event details and photography desires.

Teton Wedding Idea with four locations:

Getting Ready Photos at Location 1: Plan for 45-60 minutes for Bride

Travel Time: ~35-45 minutes

First Look at Location 2: Plan for 45 minutes for Bride & Groom first look (or move this to the end if no first look is desired)

Travel Time: ~20 minutes

Ceremony and Guest and Couple Photos at Location 3: Plan for 1- 1.5 hours, create a photo list ahead of time for all guest photos.

Travel Time: ~20 minutes

Couple Portraits at Location 4: Plan for 45 minutes

Coverage Booked: ~4 – 5 hours 

Four Scenic Locations for Jackson Hole Wedding:

First Look at Location 1: Plan for 45 minutes for Bride & Groom first look (or move this to the end if no first look is desired)

Travel Time: ~20 minutes

Ceremony and Guest and Couple Photos at Location 2: Plan for 1- 1.5 hours, create a photo list ahead of time for all guest photos.

Travel Time: ~20 minutes

Couple Portraits at Location 3: Plan for 45 minutes

Travel Time: ~20 minutes

Couple Portraits at Location 4: Plan for 45 minutes

Coverage Booked: ~4 – 5 hours 

Sample GTNP Wedding Timeline with three locations:

First Look at Location 1: Plan for 45 minutes for Bride & Groom first look

Travel Time: ~20 minutes

Ceremony and Guest and Couple Photos at Location 2: Plan for 1- 1.5 hours, create a photo list ahead of time for all guest photos.

Travel Time: ~20 minutes

Couple Portraits at Location 3: Plan for 45-60 minutes

Coverage booked: ~3 hours 

Wedding Timeline Ideas for Jackson Hole with three locations:

Ceremony and Guest and Couple Photos at Location 1: Plan for 1 – 1.5 hours, create a photo list ahead of time for all guest photos.

Travel Time: ~20 minutes

Couple Portraits at Location 2: Plan for 45-60 minutes

Travel Time: ~20 minutes

Couple Portraits at Location 3: Plan for 45-60 minutes

Coverage booked: 3 hours 

Additional Non-Photography Wedding Day Timeline Factors to Consider

While I focus on the photography aspect of the timeline, there are other things you will need to take into consideration when planning out your day:

• What time do you need to wake up?
• Is brunch being delivered or picked up?
• Who is picking up the flowers and when?
• What time does hair and makeup arrive?
• What time do you need to be finished getting ready?
• How long will it take to zip, button, or lace your dress, get shoes on and gather accessories?
• When does transportation arrive?
• What time do restaurants close?
• Do you want an earlier dinner or are sunset photos a priority?

You don’t need to have everything figured out yet—that’s part of the process. If you’re thinking about eloping in Jackson Hole, reach out and let’s start the conversation.