Sample Timeline

Time Notes:

Venue Opens 9:00 __________ ____________________

Travel to Venue __________ ____________________

Breakfast/Snacks Delivered __________ ____________________

Hair & Makeup Begins __________ ____________________Allow ample time

Hair & Makeup Complete __________ ____________________

Decorating Begins __________ ____________________

Lunch/Snacks Delivered to Venue __________ ____________________

Florist Arrives __________ ____________________Confirm Time Week of Wedding

Cake/Treats Arrive __________ ____________________ Confirm Time Week of Wedding

Photographer Arrives __________ ____________________ Confirm Time Week of Wedding

Videographer Arrives __________ ____________________ Confirm Time Week of Wedding

Put on Suit/Dress __________ ____________________

First Look Photo With Mom/Dad __________ ____________________

First Look Photo With Couple __________ ____________________

Bridal Party Photos __________ ____________________

Officiate Arrives __________ ____________________Should arrive 45 minutes prior to ceremony

Bartenders Arrive __________ ____________________Confirm Time Week of Wedding

Bridal Party Lines Up __________ ____________________

Ceremony Begins __________ ____________________Usually 20-30 minutes

Ceremony Ends __________ ____________________

Cocktail Hour Begins __________ ____________________Suggest 1 hour

Family & Couple Photos __________ ____________________Limit to 1 hour during cocktail hour

Bridal Party Announced __________ ____________________Confirm Time Week of Wedding

Toasts __________ ____________________

Cut Cake __________ ____________________

Buffet Opens __________ ____________________

First Dance – Couple __________ ____________________

First Dance-Parents __________ ____________________

Pack Gifts in Vehicle __________ ____________________

Bar Closes __________ ____________________

Music Concludes __________ ____________________

Remove Personal Belongings from Venue __________ ____________________

Party Continues Offsite __________ ____________________

Doors Close 12:00am __________ ____________________