Manor, Texas
Golden hour at The Grand Lady
A grand white manor on the prairie east of Austin, with wraparound porches and an unobstructed horizon in every direction.
In August 2026, sunset at The Grand Lady is around 8:13 PM Central Time and golden light begins near 7:40 PM. For couple portraits in that light, plan a ceremony around 6:43 PM with a first look, and keep a 20 to 25 minute portrait block free starting when golden hour begins. The table below covers the next twelve months; the tool beneath it builds your full timeline.
Sunset and golden hour, next twelve months
Computed for The Grand Lady's exact location (30.2963, -97.506), sampled mid-month. All times Central.
| Month | Golden hour begins | Sunset | Ceremony rule of thumb |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 7:40 PM | 8:13 PM | 6:43 PM |
| September 2026 | 7:05 PM | 7:37 PM | 6:07 PM |
| October 2026 | 6:28 PM | 7:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| November 2026 | 5:00 PM | 5:35 PM | 4:05 PM |
| December 2026 | 4:56 PM | 5:32 PM | 4:02 PM |
| January 2027 | 5:17 PM | 5:52 PM | 4:22 PM |
| February 2027 | 5:46 PM | 6:19 PM | 4:49 PM |
| March 2027 | 7:07 PM | 7:39 PM | 6:09 PM |
| April 2027 | 7:25 PM | 7:58 PM | 6:28 PM |
| May 2027 | 7:44 PM | 8:17 PM | 6:47 PM |
| June 2027 | 7:59 PM | 8:34 PM | 7:04 PM |
| July 2027 | 8:00 PM | 8:34 PM | 7:04 PM |
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What time is sunset at The Grand Lady in June?
In mid June, sunset at The Grand Lady is around 8:34 PM Central Time, with golden light beginning near 7:59 PM. For portraits in that light with a first look, a ceremony around 7:04 PM works well.
What time should a winter ceremony at The Grand Lady start?
In mid December, sunset at The Grand Lady falls around 5:32 PM, so golden light starts near 4:56 PM. A winter ceremony here should start around 4:02 PM, roughly 90 minutes before sunset, which is earlier than most couples expect.