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Wedding Day Timeline
Looking for guidance please on the most practical timelines, especially in relation to cake cutting and first dance. Our photographer and venue have very different run sheets, I haven't got the videographers yet! PHOTOSHOOT 330PM: bridal party photos at venue 420PM: Head to family home to photograph Bride and groom with horses 5PM Heads back to venue for photos on the grounds 512PM SUNSET 530PM: Head to reception venue RECEPTION 500PM: Room details 545PM: Bridal party enter reception 615PM: First speech – MOG FOG 620PM: Second speech – MOH 625PM: Third speech - Bridal Party 701PM: Cake cutting 705/710PM: Fourth speech –FOB 7:10/715PM Fifth Speech - BM 730PM: Sixth speech - couple 800PM: First dance 845PM: Photography to end
Updated : 29/12/2023
3 answersIs there such a thing as a day of coordinator?
I'm happy to plan things, but would like a fairy godmother type to help keep timelines running smoothly.
Updated : 15/10/2023
11 answersIs there anything we need to consider/do differently for a weekday wedding?
Hi there. We're considering a weekday wedding, maybe a Thursday or Sunday. Is there anything ] different or unexpected we'd need to consider about having a non-weekend wedding?
Updated : 17/04/2023
6 answersLooking for ways to include friends who aren't in our bridal party
We're having a decent sized wedding party (5 on each side) but there are still other friends who we'd love to include more than other guests. What are your suggestions?
Updated : 30/08/2022
5 answersHow to keep kids entertained at our wedding
Hello! I need some ideas please on how to keep the kids at our wedding entertained. Ages range from 3 to 14.
Updated : 26/07/2022
3 answersDo wedding planners do styling as well or is that separate?
Does a wedding planner do styling (like create my ceremony arch) or do I need a separate wedding stylist for that? Thanks.
Updated : 22/07/2022
8 answersHow do I create a timeline for the wedding day?
I don't know how long everything is going to take so how do I know how to plan out my day? I'm having a winter wedding so I want to do most of the photos before the ceremony. I want to get married during the "golden light" hours so at about 5PM so the reception can follow immediately after.
Updated : 15/10/2021
5 answersWhich suppliers need to come to the wedding rehearsal?
What needs to be rehearsed at the rehearsal dinner? Do suppliers get involved or is it mainly for the wedding party?
Updated : 8/07/2021
6 answersHi! I'm Chelsea and I can help you find suppliers for your wedding. Would you like some help today?