Wedding Day Timeline

Timeline Overview

First Event

9:00 AM

Last Event

10:15 PM

Total Events

15

Categories

4

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Wedding Day Schedule

PreparationCeremonyPhotographyReception
9:00 AM

Hair & Makeup

Bride and bridesmaids hair and makeup session

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Bridal Suite
Notes: Makeup artist will arrive at 8:30 to set up
BrideBridesmaids
10:00 AM

Groom & Groomsmen Get Ready

Groom and groomsmen get dressed and prepared

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Groom's Suite
Notes: Photographer will capture getting ready photos
GroomGroomsmen
11:45 AM

First Look Photos

Private moment for couple to see each other before ceremony

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Garden Gazebo
Notes: Coordinator will ensure privacy during this time
BrideGroomPhotographer
12:30 PM

Guest Arrival

Guests arrive and are seated for ceremony

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Ceremony Site
Notes: Ushers will guide guests to their seats
UshersCoordinator
1:00 PM

Ceremony

Wedding ceremony

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Ceremony Site
Notes: Officiant will lead the ceremony
BrideGroomOfficiant
2:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

Guests enjoy drinks and appetizers while wedding party takes photos

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Terrace
Notes: Bar opens and appetizers are served
Catering StaffBartenders
2:00 PM

Wedding Party Photos

Formal photos with wedding party and family

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Garden & Fountain Area
Notes: Shot list provided to photographer
Wedding PartyPhotographer
3:15 PM

Reception Entrance

Grand entrance of wedding party and newlyweds

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Reception Hall
Notes: DJ will announce each couple as they enter
Wedding PartyDJ
3:35 PM

First Dance

Newlyweds' first dance

3:35 PM - 3:40 PM
Reception Hall
Notes: Song: 'At Last' by Etta James
BrideGroomDJ
4:00 PM

Dinner Service

Plated dinner served to guests

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Reception Hall
Notes: Catering staff will serve each table
Catering Staff
5:15 PM

Toasts & Speeches

Best man and maid of honor speeches

5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Reception Hall
Notes: Microphone will be provided by DJ
Best ManMaid of HonorDJ
6:00 PM

Cake Cutting

Ceremonial cutting of the wedding cake

6:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Reception Hall
Notes: Photographer will capture this moment
BrideGroomPhotographer
6:30 PM

Open Dancing

Dance floor opens for all guests

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Reception Hall
Notes: DJ will play pre-selected playlist
DJ
8:00 PM

Bouquet & Garter Toss

Traditional bouquet and garter toss

8:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Reception Hall
Notes: DJ will announce and coordinate
BrideGroomDJ
10:00 PM

Grand Exit

Newlyweds exit through sparkler tunnel

10:00 PM - 10:15 PM
Venue Entrance
Notes: Coordinator will distribute sparklers to guests
BrideGroomCoordinator