Need help with Timeline

From these forums I have found out it is best to go hair first. That way you won't sweat off your makeup while they are blow drying and curling your hair. Then you could have a break for food before you have your makeup done. You won't want to mess up your lipstick after that with food. Leave yourself enough time to take pictures of getting ready if that is what you are doing. Also leave more than 5 minutes to get to the church, getting into a car in a wedding dress is going to be way different.

I had 3 BMs and we all got ready at the hotel where we stayed for the weekend and where the reception was at. My HMUA did hair and makeup for me which took 2 hours and then she did makeup for each of the girls which took about 30-45 minutes per girl. My ceremony was at 3 p.m. and we did a first look and got most of our photos done before the ceremony so we could join cocktail hour. This was my timeline:

9 a.m. - 12:45 Meet in bridal suite to begin getting ready. Breakfast consisted of croissants, cheese, fruit, tea, coffee, juice, water and mimosas. Lunch consisted of sandwiches and wraps, fruit, and same beverages as breakfast.

12:30 photographer arrived to begin taking pics of details and "getting ready" (we were ready but still in our PJs) She took pics of the girls helping me into my dress.

1-1:30 First look pics

1:30-2:45 Wedding party and VIP pics

2:50 Drive to church (10 minutes away)

3-4 ceremony

4-4:15 Pics signing marriage license and group pics

4:15-5:45 cocktail hour (ours was 90 minutes); Wedding party and VIP stayed behind at church to take more formal pics at church and then left for cocktail hour and bride and groom stayed last

5-5:45 bride and groom joined cocktail hour

5:45 dinner announcement, guests find their seat

6-7:30 plated dinner served

6:05 bride gave welcome toast

7:30 bridesmaid gave toast on behalf of wedding party

7:45 cake cutting

7:55 first dance, after 30 seconds band leader invited everyone to join us

8 open dance floor and open photo booth

8:30 cake served at each place setting for guests to enjoy when they want

9 s'mores served around the fire pit

10 grilled cheese sandwiches served

11 last dance, end of reception

The usual order is to have your hair done first for the reasons people have already mentioned. It helps to have a HMU trial if you can because that will let you know how much time you will need to get ready. The average is 2 hours for hair and makeup for the bride so if you don't begin this until 11:30 you will be running late most likely.

Yes, that sounds good, though I would add a cushion just in case you/people run late. It is inevitable. This way you're not rushed or feeling pressure to get to the church. Keep in mind that people like to talk and visit so they are not necessarily feeling the time crunch you will feel that morning.

If you can, yes, I would recommend this. Give yourself some time to breathe and relax.