Have a detailed time list of your day. Fill in the blank slots with when each event starts. Make sure your vendors and bridal party have a copy so everyone is on the same page. getting ready __________
Hair & Makeup Begins
__________
Lunch is delivered
__________
Vendors arrive for setup
__________
Flowers delivered
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Photographer arrives
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Hair & Makeup Ends
Photo: Al Gordon Photography Florals: Sue Ellen's Floral Boutique Planner: Kimberly Ann Events
Bride and groom's first look
__________
Bridal Party / Family photos
ceremony __________
Guests begin to arrive; pre-ceremony music begins
__________
Start time printed on the invitation
__________
Ceremony starts; wedding-party processional
__________
Officiant's opening remarks, message, and charge to the couple
__________
Exchange of vows and rings
__________
Pronouncement of marriage, presentation of the couple and recessional.
__________
Cocktail hour begins immediately following the ceremony
__________
Cocktail hour concludes; guests begin to take their seats at the reception
reception __________
Emcee introduces the wedding party and newlyweds
__________
Newlyweds go right into their first dance
__________
Welcome speech or blessing
__________
Dinner service begins
__________ Toasts __________
Father-daughter dance, followed by mother-son dance
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All guests are invited to join everyone on the dance floor
__________
Cake cutting
__________
Last call
__________
Last song; followed by couple's grand exit
__________
Reception concludes; guests depart; begin breakdown
__________
Breakdown complete; everyone out
TIMELINE
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wedding day
pre-ceremony
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