From Sunrise to Sunset: A Sample Wedding Day Timeline

We want to make sure your wedding day flows smoothly and contains everything you want it to! From sunrise to sunset (and beyond), here's a sample wedding day timeline to help you get started with your planning. Keep in mind that you can adjust it to fit your specific needs and the timing of your ceremony and reception.

Morning:

7:00 AM - Wake up and have a hearty breakfast.

8:00 AM - Hair and makeup appointments for the bride and bridal party (depends on how many people!).

11:00 AM - Photographer and videographer arrive to capture getting-ready moments.

Noon:

12:00 PM - Lunch for the bridal party.

1:00 PM - Groom and groomsmen start getting ready.

2:00 PM - Wedding dress and final bridal preparations.

2:30 PM - Bride and bridesmaids get dressed.

Afternoon:

3:00 PM - First look and pre-ceremony photos with wedding party.

3:30 PM - Guests start arriving at the ceremony venue (make sure bride is hidden!)

4:00 PM - Ceremony begins.

4:45 PM - Ceremony ends.

5:00 PM - Cocktail hour, maybe more photos with family members.

Evening:

6:00 PM - Reception doors open. DJ tells guests to take a seat.

6:15 PM - Grand entrance and first dance.

6:30 PM - Welcome toast and dinner service.

7:15 PM - Toasts and speeches.

7:30 PM - Parent dances.

7:45 PM - Sunset photos for bride & groom (depending on time of sunset that day)

8:00 PM - Dancing and mingling. Can do bouquet toss & garter toss.

9:00 PM - Cake cutting and dessert.

10:00 PM - Reception ends (check with venue on event end time)

10:15 PM - Reception send-off

Remember that this is just a sample timeline and can be adjusted to fit your preferences and the specific requirements of your wedding day. Be sure to communicate your timeline with your vendors and bridal party to ensure a smooth and memorable celebration. We hope this helps make your wedding so very magical and manages to fit everything you dreamed of into your big day!