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Savvy September 2020

Finalizing Timeline for 4:00pm Wedding! Need input!

Bethany, on August 16, 2020 at 11:35 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 4

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So, I've been tossing up where to put the first dance, cake cutting, and bouquet toss. This is the timeline I made - things to consider: I am only having 2 toasts (1 from MOH and BM) and I am also having a first look. Here's what I have!

Bridal Party Entrance

5:40p

Couple’s Grand Entrance (First dance here?)

5:45p

Welcome Prayer/Thank You from Couple

5:50p

Dinner Is Served

5:55p

Toasts

6:30p

First Dance (or Cake Cutting?)

6:50p

Open Dance Floor

6:55p

Sunset Photos w/Bride + Groom

7:15p

(Cake Cutting?)

8:00p

Bouquet + Garder Toss

8:30p

Open Dance Floor

8:35p

Last Call - Bar

9:15p

Get couple’s exit car in place outside

9:15p

Guests Move To Lower Level For Send-Off

9:35p

Sparkler Send-Off

9:40p

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Latest activity by Meghan, on August 17, 2020 at 12:25 PM

Legend June 2019
Melle · on August 16, 2020 at 11:35 PM
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First dance after your grand entrance is a good idea since all eyes are on you already
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Legend July 2022
Lisa · on August 17, 2020 at 8:22 AM
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I agree with Melle, doing the first dance immediately after your grand entrance would be a good place in the timeline. I think doing the cake cutting after the toasts would be best, once open dancing starts, I wouldn't recommend interrupting it. I would also maybe move the bouquet toss and such to after the toasts as well. Depending on how many toasts there are, you could spread them out by doing a toast, then cake cutting, then another toast, then bouquet toss, etc.
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VIP September 2020
Molly · on August 17, 2020 at 12:05 PM
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I agree with PP, Looks great!
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Master October 2019
Meghan · on August 17, 2020 at 12:25 PM
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I would do your first dance right after your entrance. It is an easy transition. That is how we did it and it really worked out well.
I would do the cake cutting after dinner. People will already be at their tables, so it makes it easy to have dessert then.
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