So, I've been lurking (read: ignoring all parts of my life except my job and completing my MA) for a while, but now that the day's getting close, I'm trying to shift focus. Could you wonderful ladies please give this day-of timeline a look?
For reference, the "Warren Suite" is the private suite on the top floor of the venue where we'll be getting ready. It's split into a Bride's and Groom's side, and we can get it earlier if needed.
Also, the venue/hotel is anywhere from an hour's drive to a cross-country flight for our bridal party, so we're not mandating lunch, just making sure those who are already in the area have plans if they need them. We will be hosting that for any bridal party members who come, as well as their SOs.
Particularly, am I leaving enough time before the ceremony for formal pictures? I don't want the bridal party to have to take any pictures after, and it's really important to FI & I to have at least half an hour to ourselves between the ceremony & reception.
Time |
Main Activity |
12:00 |
Lunch with the bridal
party (optional) |
1:30 |
Warren Suite: Ladies
Only |
2:30 |
Warren Suite:
Everyone |
3:30 |
First Looks / Couple
Pics |
4:00 |
Bridal Party /
Parents & Siblings Pics |
5:00 |
Guests Arrive |
5:30 |
Processional/Ceremony/Recessional |
6:00 |
Cocktail Hour / Extended Family
Pics |
6:30 |
Cocktail Hour / Yichid |
7:00 |
Introduction
of wedding party, First Dance, Dancing, Hora |
7:30 |
8:00 |
Dinner / Table
Greeting |
8:30 |
|
9:00 |
|
9:30 |
Cake Cutting |
10:00 |
|
10:30 |
|
10:50 |
Last Dance |
11:00 |
Reception Ends |