ScheduleSchedule

PhotoshootPhotoshoot

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Cranbrook has a limit of 16 people per photography session, so we will be limiting photos during this time to immediate family and close friends only. Thank you so much for understanding!

If you prefer not to participate in photos, you are still more than welcome to join us on the party bus or meet us directly at the ceremony if that’s more convenient for you. We may also have additional time before and after the ceremony to take photos with everyone as well! We will have approximately two hours for photos before heading to the ceremony. Please listen carefully to the photographers and follow their direction so we can capture the best moments possible. Elegant garden umbrellas will be provided for the bridesmaids to complement the setting and add a timeless touch of charm! These photos will become our lifelong memories, so we kindly ask that you take this time seriously—while also enjoying the moment and having fun with it!

Bridal Party Line-UpBridal Party Line-Up

4:00 pm

All bridal party members must be in their designated lineup order and ready to go no later than 4:15 PM!

Kristina and Elizabeth will assist with placing the groomsmen’s boutonnières and the bridesmaids’ corsages. An order lineup list will be provided in advance. Erik and Linda will be responsible for ensuring everyone is in the correct order and on time for a prompt ceremony entrance at 4:30 PM!

CeremonyCeremony

4:30 pm

Please advise all guests to park in the gated lot behind the church which is accessible from Canfield Street.

The ceremony will be approximately one hour in length. As this is a holy sacrament, we kindly ask that all guests remain sober before and during the ceremony and conduct themselves with the utmost respect! Please silence all phones and minimize any distractions. No chewing gum, and all food is prohibited. If you choose to take photos, we ask that you refrain from using flash or making noise. We warmly encourage all guests to be fully present—participating in the Mass through prayer, reverence, and attentive presence! Out of respect for the sacred setting, all bridesmaids and women are required to wear shawls while inside the church at all times. Shawls may be removed upon exiting the church premise! If possible, we recommend attending confession a few days prior to the ceremony, especially for close family and friends!

ReceptionReception

7:00 pm

Now it’s time to celebrate! Let loose and enjoy the night—we invite you to take full advantage of the open bar. Dinner will be served at 9:00 PM, so take this time to mingle, reconnect, and enjoy the evening with family and friends! As dinner is being served, enjoy a special live Albanian performance from Grupi Gjergj Kastrioti featuring traditional music, dancing, and cultural entertainment to celebrate and share our heritage with everyone! Be sure to stop by our live Turkish coffee station and cannoli stand after dinner between 10:00 PM–12:00 AM for an extra dessert and a late-night boost of energy to keep the celebration going! Our DJ will begin playing American hits after 10:00 PM, so get ready to dance and party the night away until 1:00 AM! Don’t forget to capture the memories and take photos at our Vogue-inspired photo station! For everyone’s safety, please do not drink and drive. Uber and Lyft are readily available in the area—please plan accordingly and be responsible!