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Timeline questions.. lost. ( a little long )

shearxhappinessshearxhappiness
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So I'm having a hard time putting together a timeline for our wedding in March. Here are some of the details and maybe someone can help.

Date: Sunday, March 13, 2011
Time: 2PM Reception right after at same place
Location - MacKay Gardens & Lakeside Preserve in Lake Alfred,FL ( outdoors ) 

So I was thinking we could get our hair done about 9, so that would take maybe 3 hours. 
- Leading into about 12 pm. The venue is only about 10 minutes from the salon, so I figured we could head to the venue, and start getting dressed and make-up done.
- That would lead into about 1PM and then we could maybe have the rest of that time to take some pictures.
- I have no clue what the men do that morning and what time they should show up at the venue. How far in advance should the men show up to the venue and what is your groom/groomsmen doing the morning of? 

I don't think the ceremony will take very long, but i accounted for 30 - 45 minutes for the ceremony. The ceremony will hopefully start at 2:00pm.
So that would be about  2:30 - 2:45 and then we would take some pictures with family.
I was thinking that people could go ahead and start eating while we take pictures since we don't have a cocktail hour.
Then we would eat and  then I have no clue what happens after that.

So when comes the cake cutting, the first dance and so on?


Thanks so much for anything in advance!
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  • irisheyezfsuirisheyezfsu
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    edited December 2011
    Have you thought of getting a day of coordinator? That could help you organize who, what,when, where everyone is supposed to be that day.

    First dance is traditionally when you arrive to the venue then everyone sits and eats and there are toasts by the best man and maid of honor and often times the father of the bride.  Then you cut the cake after dinner. After cake is served it just becomes a dance party. 

    Make sure you say hello to your guests eithe with a recieving line or spend time going around to all the tables thanking them for coming.

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  • shearxhappinessshearxhappiness
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    edited December 2011
    I have thought very much about a day of coordinator but cant find anyone that is in our price range and knows what they're doing. Are you using someone or do you have a recommendation?
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  • Megs30Megs30
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    edited December 2011
    A day of coordinator can certainly help you put together a time line.  We are using Kristen at Blush by Brandee Gaar.  She coordinates with all my vendors and creates and distributes a time line to all of them. 

    You might also want to talk to your vendors for time line ideas if you do not decide to go with a DOC.  My stylist gave me a rough idea how long it would take for everyone to get their hair done.  Your photographer might also have some ideas on how long pictures will take.

    HTH!!
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  • lily19780lily19780
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    edited December 2011
    I STRONGLY recommend a day of coordinator...or at least a friend that will act as a coordinator.  MOH should be a good choice.  I am lucky enough to have a friend who used to be Dir of Catering for a huge hotel here in Orlando and she is helping me.  My event is on Saturday. 
    For Hair and Makeup I suggest Meaghann Davis.  She can go to your location and that can alleviate the stress of that part!
    I can forward you a tent. timeline I put together for my event if you wish!  Just have to figure out how to do that here! :)
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  • lily19780lily19780
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    edited December 2011
    ok, couldn't figure it out so here is the tentative timeline. Keep in mind I am having a Vow Renewal...so it is simliar to a wedding, but we can break some rules!  Also I have some friends doing a few things during this time...LOVE my friends!
    After the photos I will probably change back into some leisure clothes till about 230p.

    8:00a | Hair & Makeup; Meaghann Davis     10:30a | Photos  

    12:00p | Lunch. 

     1:00p | Bay Hill Florist arrives 2:30p | DJ arrives to setup 

    2:45p | Amie Jonsson, Main Course Cakes, arrive. 

     3:00p | People Start Arriving 3:30p | Ceremony 

    4:00p | Social Hour

     4:45p | Open Ballroom Doors for Seating 

    5:00p | Intro of couple, First Dance

    DJ invites guests to join after 1 minute of dancing. 

    5:20p | Cheers & Toasts

     5:35p | Dinner 6:35p | Party Time 7:00p | Cake Cutting 8:15p | Shake a Leg 

    8:45p | Last Dance

    9:00p | DJ wraps up and guests start to leave

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