Can anyone share their timelines for a wedding where the ceremony starts at 4pm and ends at 9pm? Unfortunately, we don't have the money to afford a DOC or planner, so I will give my timeline to our DJ and with my bridesmaid they will make it run smoothly.
Details needed:
We are allowed on site for decorating 2pm
Door is unlocked for guests to enter 4pm
Invitation start time 4:15p ( really want to start on time)
we are not doing first look pics, we are taking pictures at a historical train station down the street.
we will have appetizers and drinks flowing while we are gone
bridal party we not be making a grand entrance, only bride and groom
only 50 guests
my rough timeline (thoughts?)
4pm doors open
4:15pm ceremony starts
4:35pm ceremony ends
4:40pm both families and bridal party go outside to get on private shuttle to train station
4:45 pm cocktail hour begins- apps passed on trays, violin music, bar open
5:05pm bridal party and families rejoin guests
5:35pm Grand Entrance/ First Dance
5:38pm Welcome Speech
5:40pm Buffet opens
5:55pm Everyone has food
6:10pm Toasts just 2- kept short and sweet
6:15pm Father Daughter Dance( very special to me my brothers helped raise me and I will dance with all 3 during one song)
6:18pm Mother Daughter Dance
6:20pm Mother Son Dance
6:45pm Cake Cutting
6:50pm Party until 9pm
8:55pm Newlywed Send off
Please no harsh comments, I need guidance not criticism.
