Calyx & Cabana
The Timeline Builder

A wedding day timeline,
composed for you.

Answer seven elegant questions. We'll calculate every moment of your day — from the first stroke of mascara to the last sparkler — and hand you a polished schedule your photographer, planner and venue will love.

Step One

Tell us about your day

I
01Ceremony start time
02Ceremony length
03Getting ready location
04First look with partner
05Cocktail hour
06Reception length
07Grand send-off
Step Two

Your bespoke timeline

II

Calculated automatically from your ceremony time. Click any duration to edit, drag a card by the handle to reorder, and every following time updates in real time.

  1. 01
    10:15 AM

    Start early — running behind here delays the entire day. Build a 30-min buffer.

  2. 02
    1:15 PM

    Wear a button-down so hair and makeup stay flawless.

  3. 03
    1:45 PM

    Candid robe shots, jewelry details, the dress on the hanger.

  4. 04
    2:15 PM

    A private moment before the ceremony — calms nerves and frees up cocktail hour.

  5. 05
    2:45 PM

    Done now so you can enjoy cocktail hour with guests later.

  6. 06
    3:30 PM

    Allow 30 minutes for guest seating and a string-quartet prelude.

  7. 07
    Anchor
    4:00 PM

    Your sacred moment. Ask your officiant to keep readings tight and meaningful.

  8. 08
    4:30 PM

    Signature cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres while you finish portraits.

  9. 09
    5:30 PM

    Sneak away 30 minutes before sunset for the most flattering light of the day.

  10. 10
    6:00 PM

    Hype song, big doors, all eyes on you.

  11. 11
    6:10 PM

    Cap each toast at 3 minutes — your guests (and caterer) will thank you.

  12. 12
    6:25 PM

    Eat first. Everything else flows better on a full stomach.

  13. 13
    7:25 PM

    Right after dinner keeps the energy moving onto the floor.

  14. 14
    7:35 PM

    Consider shortening to 90 seconds each to keep momentum.

  15. 15
    7:45 PM

    Cue this so the photographer and videographer can be in position.

  16. 16
    7:55 PM

    DJ reads the room. Save one slow song for the grandparents.

  17. 17
    10:45 PM

    Sparklers, ribbon wands, or a vintage getaway car — make it cinematic.

  18. 18
    11:00 PM
    Day complete

    Venue lights up. After-party at the hotel bar?

Step Three

Vendor contact sheet

III

Keep every name and number in one place. Prints alongside your timeline so the whole team has what they need.

  • 01
    Photographer
  • 02
    Videographer
  • 03
    Hair stylist
  • 04
    Makeup artist
  • 05
    Florist
  • 06
    Caterer
  • 07
    DJ or Band
  • 08
    Venue coordinator
  • 09
    Wedding planner
  • 10
    Transport
Share with your team

Ready to send to your vendors?

Print your timeline and vendor contact sheet together, then forward the PDF to your photographer, planner and venue coordinator.