9:00 am - 2:00 pm
9a-11a: Rentals arrive Major decor set-up 11a-1p: Florist arrives Ceremony set up Reception styling 1p-2p Final Decor details Music setup Catering Prep
2:00 pm - 3:45 pm
2p-3p Photographer arrives The wedding party gets dressed Hair and makeup 3p-3:30p First Look Wedding party photos immediate family photos 3:30p-3:50p Guests arrive Final set-up walkthrough
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
4:50p-5:30p cocktail hour for guests couple portraits Extended family photos Light appetizers/drinks
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
5:30p-6p: Guests seated Grand entrance Dinner served 7p Toast & Speeches 7:30p: Cake cutting 7:40p: First Dance 7:45p: Father/Daughter dance 7:50p: Mother/Son dance 7:55p Open floor dance
9:30 pm - 10:00 pm
9:30-10p Last dance Last call (food/drinks) Start goodbyes
9:30 pm - 10:30 pm
10p-11p Cleanup begins Decor breakdown Rentals put aside for pickup 11p Final cleanup walk through