{"id":51025,"date":"2018-02-26T01:00:39","date_gmt":"2018-02-25T14:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/articles\/ultimate-schedule-wedding-day\/"},"modified":"2024-03-19T21:38:02","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T10:38:02","slug":"ultimate-schedule-wedding-day","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/ultimate-schedule-wedding-day\/","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate schedule for your wedding day"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>If there is one thing that weddings are about, it is romance and joy. Just kidding, the main thing that weddings are about is schedules! When you get close to the big day itself it\u2019s one big planning and checklists and schedules and prioritising and multitasking fiesta.<\/p>\n

\"Bride<\/p>\n

That doesn\u2019t sound quite right somehow, does it?<\/span><\/h2>\n

In order to stop getting bogged down in the scheduling and allow you to remember a bit of the fun and romance of your wedding day, we have compiled the ultimate schedules for a number of different wedding days, and even one for your wedding week.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, take the hassle and stress out of your day, and perhaps relax and enjoy this momentous day by starting with our Easy Weddings schedules. Plus, vendors love it when you are this organised. <\/span><\/p>\n

Adapt them to suit your own personal day and remember that they are only guidelines; don\u2019t stress too much on the day if you don\u2019t meet every timeline or mix the order around a little. The main things to try to stick are arriving on time for your ceremony, and then leaving the reception venue when they say you have to.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Just<\/p>\n

Factors that will affect your own wedding day schedule:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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  • Whether your ceremony and reception are all in one venue, or there is travel time in between. If you are all in one venue then most likely the ceremony will be directly followed by drinks and canapes, and all the other festivities will follow<\/span><\/li>\n
  • How much travelling you must factor in from home to the ceremony and to the reception venue<\/span><\/li>\n
  • If you are having a \u2018first look\u2019, or meeting at the altar\/podium<\/span><\/li>\n
  • If you have scheduled time for bridal party photos between the ceremony and reception (which can take up to a couple of hours)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • If you have any afternoon entertainment for your guests<\/span><\/li>\n
  • What type of meal you are serving; brunch, cocktail, buffet, full sit-down dinner, and therefore how many courses will be served<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Morning or lunch receptions usually don\u2019t have music and dancing time, but of course, you can do what you would like!<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Take note of when sunset happens on your wedding day because photos at this time can be wonderful<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u00a0\"Smoke<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Wedding Day Schedule: 11am wedding and lunch reception<\/span><\/h2>\n

    6am <\/span> – start to get ready, hair and makeup<\/span><\/p>\n

    7am <\/span> – photographer and videographer arrive<\/span><\/p>\n

    9am <\/span> – bridal party and family photos<\/span><\/p>\n

    10.30am \u2013 venue opens for guests to arrive, ushers greet them <\/span><\/p>\n

    \u2013 bridal party travel to the venue<\/span><\/p>\n

    11am<\/span> – ceremony<\/span><\/p>\n

    11.30 <\/span> – ceremony completed<\/span><\/p>\n

    – group photos<\/span><\/p>\n

    – drinks and canapes are served<\/span><\/p>\n

    12.30 <\/span> – bridal party enter, and all guests are seated for main meal<\/span><\/p>\n

    1pm<\/span> – speeches\/toasts<\/span><\/p>\n

    – cutting of the cake<\/span><\/p>\n

    – first dance<\/span><\/p>\n

    – dessert served<\/span><\/p>\n

    2.30pm \u2013 bridal couple depart, last drinks announced<\/span><\/p>\n

    3pm <\/span> – end of the reception<\/span><\/p>\n

    – afternoon entertainment if any arranged, followed by casual dinner<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0\"Diamond<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Wedding Day Schedule: 2pm wedding and dinner reception (separate venues)<\/span><\/h2>\n

    8am <\/span> \u2013 start to get ready, hair and make up<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u2013 photographer and videographer arrive<\/span><\/p>\n

    12pm<\/span> – wedding party and family photos<\/span><\/p>\n

    1.30pm \u2013 ceremony venue open to start receiving guests, ushers should be here<\/span><\/p>\n

    – bridal party start to travel to the venue<\/span><\/p>\n

    2pm <\/span> \u2013 wedding ceremony<\/span><\/p>\n

    2.30pm \u2013 ceremony completed, photos at venue<\/span><\/p>\n

    3pm <\/span> \u2013 bridal party leave to doing their photos<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Guests move to afternoon entertainment if offered, such as afternoon tea or drinks <\/span><\/p>\n

    5.30<\/span> – bridal party arrive at reception venue and relax<\/span><\/p>\n

    – guests arriving at the reception venue<\/span><\/p>\n

    6pm<\/span> – guests seated<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Bridal party announced<\/span><\/p>\n

    – entr\u00e9e<\/span><\/p>\n

    – speeches\/toasts <\/span><\/p>\n

    – main served<\/span><\/p>\n

    – speeches<\/span><\/p>\n

    – cut cake<\/span><\/p>\n

    – first dance<\/span><\/p>\n

    – dancing for everyone commences<\/span><\/p>\n

    – dessert is served<\/span><\/p>\n

    10.30pm \u2013 farewell couple and last drinks<\/span><\/p>\n

    11pm<\/span> – guests leave reception venue <\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0\"Wedding<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Wedding Day Schedule: 6pm (or sunset) wedding and dinner reception<\/span><\/h2>\n

    10am <\/span> – wedding breakfast and family drinks<\/span><\/p>\n

    – manicures\/pedicures\/lazy round of golf<\/span><\/p>\n

    12pm <\/span> \u2013 start to get ready, hair and make up<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u2013 photographer and videographer arrive<\/span><\/p>\n

    3pm<\/span> – wedding party and family photos<\/span><\/p>\n

    5.30pm \u2013 ceremony venue open to start receiving guests, ushers should be here<\/span><\/p>\n

    – bridal party start to travel to the venue<\/span><\/p>\n

    6pm <\/span> \u2013 wedding ceremony<\/span><\/p>\n

    6.30pm \u2013 ceremony completed, photos at venue<\/span><\/p>\n

    – drinks and canapes served<\/span><\/p>\n

    7pm<\/span> – guests seated<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Bridal party announced<\/span><\/p>\n

    – entr\u00e9e<\/span><\/p>\n

    – speeches <\/span><\/p>\n

    – main served<\/span><\/p>\n

    – speeches<\/span><\/p>\n

    – cut cake<\/span><\/p>\n

    – first dance<\/span><\/p>\n

    – dancing for everyone commences<\/span><\/p>\n

    – dessert is served<\/span><\/p>\n

    10.30pm \u2013 farewell couple and last drinks<\/span><\/p>\n

    11pm<\/span> – guests leave reception venue <\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0\"Fabulous<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Wedding Week schedule<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Saturday before wedding<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Get last facials<\/span><\/p>\n

    Buck\u2019s night and hen\u2019s night<\/span><\/p>\n

    Sunday<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Get your final haircuts and colours<\/span><\/p>\n

    Monday<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Make sure reception venue has numbers, dietary requirements, place settings<\/span><\/p>\n

    Confirm all vendors for the big day and make sure they have received wedding schedule<\/span><\/p>\n

    Do a wardrobe check for bride, groom, bridal party (big and small members), making sure that every outfit piece and accessory is accounted for<\/span><\/p>\n

    Go to the dentist for a final clean<\/span><\/p>\n

    Tuesday<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Make sure bonbonniere are finalised<\/span><\/p>\n

    Pick up your cleaned engagement ring and any wedding rings<\/span><\/p>\n

    Wear your wedding shoes a bit to break them in, and scruff the soles a little so that you don\u2019t slip<\/span><\/p>\n

    Wednesday<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Pick up suits<\/span><\/p>\n

    Finish writing your vows and do a practice in front of a trusted friend<\/span><\/p>\n

    Make sure that any gifts for your bridal party or parents are wrapped and ready<\/span><\/p>\n

    Thursday<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Buy food and drinks for easy nibbling across your wedding day, especially for when getting ready or having photos taken<\/span><\/p>\n

    Pack for honeymoon<\/span><\/p>\n

    Get spray tan and any waxing done<\/span><\/p>\n

    Friday<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Pick up flowers, cake<\/span><\/p>\n

    Make sure any decorations or any other items that need to be dropped to the ceremony or reception venues get there.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Get manicures or pedicures done<\/span><\/p>\n

    Rehearsal dinner and greet any guests who have travelled from afar<\/span><\/p>\n

    Saturday<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Get married!<\/span><\/p>\n

    Sunday<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Sleep<\/span><\/p>\n

    Wedding brunch, then leave for honeymoon<\/span><\/p>\n

    Monday<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Have assigned people to return suits, cars and anything rented<\/span><\/p>\n

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