i need timeline help

What time is your ceremony?

It's a little hard to help you with a timeline when I'm not sure what events you're including in your reception. If the ceremony is at 4, I would have dinner start at 4:30-4:45 depending on how long the ceremony is since you aren't having a cocktail hour.

Here's the timeline I've created for our 3PM ceremony. Hope this gives you somewhat of a template to work with!

3:00 Invite time
3:10 Ceremony Begins (to accommodate late comers if necessary)
3:35 Ceremony Ends/Guests move to reception area
3:40 Cocktail Hour/Post Ceremony Photos
4:40 Introduction of Bride & Groom/First Dance
4:50 Welcome (Father of the Bride)
4:55 Prayer from Grandfather of the Groom
5:00 Dinner begins (buffet style)
5:30 Toasts
5:45 Father/Daughter & Mother/Son Dances
6:00 Dancing
6:40 Cake cutting
7:05 Bouquet/Garter Toss
7:10 Sunset Photos
7:30 Last Dance
7:45 Send Off

Hey Victoria!

I always recommend building your day of timeline by starting at the end, or with any concrete times, and working your way backwards!

Here are two WeddingWire articles and two previous community discussions I hope you will find helpful in building this timeline -

9 Wedding Day Timeline Rules Every Couple Should Follow - includes sample timeline!

The Ultimate Wedding Photography Timeline

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Are you planning on taking photos before or after the ceremony?