Wedding Planner: Wedding-Day Timeline

This timeline is for a 5:00 ceremony.  To figure out your timeline, it’s best to work backwards (from the end of the reception)!

9:00 AM:  Wake up call, today’s the day! 

9:01 AM: Check the weather.  If it’s raining, or worse, put Plan B into action.

9:30 AM: Eat breakfast.  Oatmeal or a plain bagel and bananas are easy on the stomach.

11:00 AM:  Double check your wedding day emergency bag.  Don’t forget make-up, vendors’ cells, driving directions, and a copy of the vows (if needed).

12:30 PM:  Have a light lunch, then leave to get your hair done.  Wear an open-neck or button down shirt that won’t mess up your do.

2:00 PM:  The bouquets are delivered.  Check to be sure the flowers are in good shape, keep them cool, but don’t put ribbon-wrapped stems in water.

2:30 PM:  Have a snack, which will calm a nervous stomach.  Good: yougart, grapes, and crackers.  Bad: greasy fried, alcohol.

2:45 PM:  Apply your make up, in this order: foundation, concealer, eye shadow, liner, mascara, blush/bronzer.  Put on your lipstick after you have the gown on.

3:15 PM:  Get dressed   With help!  If wearing a ballgown, step into it.  If wearing a sheath, put a scarf over your face and slide the gown over your head.

4:00 PM:  Meet the photographer for pre-wedding photos near the ceremony site with the groom (if you choose), bridal party, and those you wish to be there.

4:30 PM:  The groom and his guys arrive at the ceremony with the wedding rings.  Ushers start escorting guests to their seats.

4:40 PM:  You arrive at the ceremony as do your attendants, and wait nearby, away from the crowd.

5:00 PM:  His parents and your mom are escorted to their seats.  You and your escort stay back with attendants.

5:05 PM:  The aisle runner is put down, if you are using one.  The officiant, groom, and best man take their places at the altar.  The bridal party walks down the aisle.

5:06 PM:  This is it!  Take a deep breath, and…go!

Any tips for planning out your wedding day schedule?

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