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Sample Timeline

With a "First Look"

9am: Wake/Shower and eat a light breakfast.
10am: Bridesmaids arrive to bridal suite.
10am: Hair & make-up begins for Bridesmaids.
11:30am: Lunch delivered to room.
12pm: Bride’s hair & make-up begins.
12:30pm: Photographers arrive.
12:45pm: Florist delivers bouquets and corsages.
1pm: Groomsmen arrive to Groom’s suite.
1:15pm: 2nd Photographer begins photographing Groom getting ready.
1:30pm: Bride gets dressed.
1:45pm: First look.
2:00pm: Bridal Party photos.
3:00pm: Bridal Party departs for ceremony together.
3:30pm: Family portraits.
4:00pm: Bridal Party hides while guest arrive.
4:30pm: Ceremony
5:00pm: Cocktail hour begins/ Optional receiving line or more Bride & Groom portraits.
6:00pm: Guests begin to take their seats for dinner/ Bridal Party meets for introductions.
6:15pm: Introductions.
6:20pm: Bride & Groom cut cake.
6:25pm: Prayer/ Welcome by Father of Bride.
6:30pm: First course served.
6:40 pm: Toasts- Best Man & Maid of Honor.
6:55pm: Main course served- Bride & Groom visit tables.
7:45pm: Cake served.
8:00pm: First dance.
8:05pm: Father-Daughter dance.
8:10pm: Mother-Son dance.
8:15pm: Bridal Party/Family dance or Anniversary dance.
8:20pm: Open dance floor.
8:50pm: Bride & Groom take a few final photos at night or sunset.
9:15pm: Bouquet/ Garter toss.
10:00pm: Late night snack served.
11:00pm: Last dance; bride & groom send off.

Without a "First Look"

9am: Wake/Shower and eat a light breakfast.
10am: Bridesmaids arrive to bridal suite.
10am: Hair & Make-up begins for Bridesmaids.
11:30am: Lunch delivered to room.
12pm: Bride’s hair & make-up begins.
12:30pm: Photographers arrive.
12:45pm: Florist delivers bouquets and corsages.
1pm: Groomsmen arrive to Groom’s suite.
1:15pm: 2nd Photographer begins photographing Groom getting ready.
1:30pm: Bride gets dressed.
1:45: Groom-Groomsmen portraits begin with 2nd Photographer.
2:00pm: Bride-Bridesmaids portraits begin with Primary Photographer.
2:45pm: Groom departs for ceremony.
3:00pm: Bride departs for ceremony.
3:30pm: Bride & Groom hide away separately while guests arrive.
4:00pm: Ceremony starts.
4:45pm: Family portraits.
5:00pm: Cocktail hour begins.
5:15pm: Bridal Party & Bride/Groom portraits.
6:00pm: Guests begin to take their seats for dinner/ Bridal Party meets for introductions.
6:15pm: Introductions.
6:20pm: Bride & Groom cut cake.
6:25pm: Prayer/ Welcome by Father of Bride.
6:30pm: First course served.
6:40 pm: Toasts- Best Man & Maid of Honor.
6:55pm: Main course served- Bride & Groom visit tables.
7:45pm: Cake served.
8:00pm: First dance.
8:05pm: Father-Daughter dance.
8:10pm: Mother-Son dance.
8:15pm: Bridal Party/Family dance or anniversary dance.
8:20pm: Open dance floor.
8:50pm: Bride & Groom take a few final photos at night or sunset.
9:15pm: Bouquet/ Garter toss.
10:00pm: Late night snack served.
11:00pm: Last dance; Bride & Groom send off.

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