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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 answers