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Wedding photo timeline

A photo timeline for Calloway Chateau

This timeline works backward from the real sunset at Calloway Chateau in Corona, then pulls golden hour earlier to match the terrain at this venue. It starts from a four o'clock ceremony with a first look. Pick your wedding date to rebuild every block against the light for that day.

Your day, hour by hour

Timeline built against a sunset of 19:52.

  1. 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
    Detail photosPreparation

    Rings, shoes, invitation suite, florals. Set aside in a box on arrival.

  2. 1:20 PM – 2:35 PM
    Getting readyPreparation

    Bride into dress, groom prep, parent and party candids.

  3. 2:40 PM – 3:25 PM
    First look and couple portraitsPre-ceremony

    The reason to do a first look is time. Most couple portraits land here.

  4. 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    Wedding party portraitsPre-ceremony

    Only when a first look is done. Otherwise this moves after the ceremony.

  5. 4:05 PM – 4:20 PM
    Immediate family formalsPre-ceremony

    Immediate family before the ceremony, larger groups after.

  6. 4:25 PM – 4:55 PM
    CeremonyCeremony

    Allow 60 to 90 minutes for a full Mass or a longer service.

  7. 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    ReceptionReception

    Entrances, first dance, toasts, cake, open dancing.

  8. 7:00 PM – 7:20 PM
    Golden hour portraitsGolden hour

    Anchored to sunset, not the ceremony. Pull earlier for tree lines or hills.

Inclement weather

Wedding day

The ceremony happens. Rebuild the timeline around the indoor backup and the real sunset in Calloway Chateau. Ask the venue for the rain plan. If none is on file, we list it as no inclement weather alternative listed.

Engagement and portraits

Different rule. If the forecast is ugly, reschedule. No extra fee. Watch rain over 40 percent, temperatures under 35 F or over 90 F, and wind over 20 mph. Rain from 20 to 40 percent, 35 to 45 F or 85 to 90 F, or wind from 15 to 20 mph means proceed with caution.

What to put in the plan now

Venue, portrait spots, getting ready address, and the indoor backup as a second pin so travel still works if you move inside.

What nobody can control

Sun, wind, and rain. We control timing and where we stand. The published timeline is a recommendation and will flex on the day.

Full inclement weather guide

Keep planning

Plan light and timing here

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