Day of Timeline

janedoe1113a

I've started working on my day of timeline and I want some opinions.  I don't have a stylist yet, so the hair and make-up times will probably change.  Let me know if there's anything I should change.8am -- Set up for wedding11am -- Get hair and make-up done1pm -- Arrive at reception site2:30pm -- Bridal party pictures4:00pm -- Finish touch-ups4:00pm -- Guest start to arrive4:30pm -- Line up for processional4:50pm -- Special guests are seated5pm -- Processional starts5:30pm -- Recessional starts5:40pm -- Guests exit to cocktail hour5:40pm -- Formal pictures6:45pm -- Reception site opens7pm -- Bridal party entrance7:05pm -- Bride and groom entrance7:05pm -- First dance7:10pm -- Dinner is served7:30pm -- Best man toast (5 min.)7:35pm -- MOH toast (5 min.)8:00pm -- Cake cutting8:15pm -- Dancing starts10:00pm -- Bouquet toss10:10pm -- Garter toss11:00pm -- Grand exit

jodippls

I'm glad you posted this, I need to make my timelime.  It looks good so far.

pag41989

that sounds almost identical to what I was thinking

NYHarleyBride

Looks good. We should have had the cocktail hour till 6:40 or 6:45. That would have put less pressure on the pics and given the BP more time to mingle. Also, depending on how many in your BP are having their hair done too, the hairdresser may want to start earlier. We had our first person in the chair at 9am.

janedoe1113a

We're only have me, 2 BMs, and my mom getting their hair done.  Hopefully we don't have to get there too much earlier.

clseale13

It looks good...but I agree that I would allow more time for hair and make-up. Every wedding I've been in has taken more time than that. It seems like it would be more like 1/1:15pm- Leaving salon. Even if that's the case it would probably only throw you off by about 30min right?

NYHarleyBride

We had one more than you with the hair and they started at 9 and I was done at 1ish. We only had one hairdresser, but she was awesome and did not rush. Usually, they will take the time the bride needs to be done by and work backwards from there to come up with the start time.

janedoe1113a

Hmm...I guess I'll fix that part when I find a hair dresser.  Hopefully I can find somewhere that can do all our hair at the same time.

wildangel2189

Hey navybaby, we are using the same venu, are you able to get into the place to decorate at 8:00 a.m.?  and also where are you gonna hold the cocktail hour? We are thinking of doing ours at the pavilion right outside of the reception hall.

janedoe1113a

Is it not 8am?  Did I really just convince myself that's what time we get into the venue?  Crap!We're holding our cocktail hour right on the side of the building where the entrance to the bar is.  We're going to put some food on the side porch.

wildangel2189

yeah, Kimberly told me we couldn't get in until 10:00 am.

janedoe1113a

Damn it!  Well, that makes things a little more complicated.  Why in the world can't we get in the stupid place until 10?

wildangel2189

I don't know but at least you have time to rearrange things a little.

wildangel2189

Are you using any of their decorations for the ceremony or reception?  If so I think that they will put them up.We have decided to use the bridge and gazebo tull and the magnolias but I am going to add my own flowers to the bridge, and I think they put that up.  And if you talk to Kimberly and ask she may put out your centerpieces when she sets up the tables.That will save you a lot of time.

janedoe1113a

No, we're not really using much from them other than the table and chairs.  We're not even renting linens from them.  I think they charge too much for most of the stuff.