Event timeline builder
Drop in your event date, tweak the template, and save a printable timeline as PDF. Templates for weddings, baptisms, and anniversaries — based on what experienced planners actually run.
Your event
How to use this timeline
- 1. Pick a template (wedding, baptism, anniversary).
- 2. Edit times and titles to match your event. Click any field to change it.
- 3.Add moments with the "Add moment" button. Remove what you don't need with the trash icon.
- 4. Click Save as PDF— your browser's print dialog will open with the styled timeline. Choose "Save as PDF" as the destination.
- 5. Share with your photographer, planner, DJ, and anyone running point on the day.
Where this timeline came from
The defaults are aggregated from wedding-industry timelines (PartySlate, Brides, The Knot) and adjusted for shorter European ceremonies. We've used these timings on hundreds of real Memo events.
FAQ
What time should a wedding ceremony start?
Most weddings start the ceremony between 14:00 and 16:00. Earlier ceremonies leave more time for daylight portraits and a relaxed cocktail hour; later ceremonies pair well with a sunset background. If you're using natural light for photos, aim to finish the ceremony at least 90 minutes before golden hour.
How long should each part of a wedding take?
Typical durations: pre-ceremony portraits 60–90 min, ceremony 30–45 min, cocktail hour 60 min, dinner 90 min, dancing 3–4 hours. Build a 15-minute buffer between major transitions — speeches, cake cutting, send-off — so nothing feels rushed.
What's a good baptism timeline?
Baptisms usually fit a half-day window: 90 minutes at the church (service + family portraits at the font), then 2–3 hours at the reception venue for lunch, cake, and traditional gifts. Total run time 4–6 hours.
Should I share my timeline with guests?
Share a simplified version (ceremony time, reception, end) — not the detailed minute-by-minute. Guests don't need to know when your photographer is doing portraits; they need to know when to arrive, when dinner is, and when the dancing starts.