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Jackie, on May 27, 2020 at 8:50 PM Posted in Planning 0 3

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I live in NJ. My wedding is in NC. It will be a microwedding with less then 25 guest. Postponed til April 2021.
Can anyone give me ideas on how to have my wedding timeline and some planning? My reception will be at a resort with venue and lodging onsite.
My ceremony with be at a lookout on a mountain side. Some things I needs to consider/ think about:-Having a welcome dinner for those who arrive the night before? (There’s hotel rooms but also a lodge that has a kitchen and a big “activity “ room for a rehearsal dinner or just a small welcome meal.-Sleeping separately the night before from spouse? Or going separate ways after waking up the day after?-Maybe a massage the day before to relax and pamper?•My timeline for the day of:-How should I prepare for my ceremony (hair (I don’t wear make up anymore)-Hire a photographer Pictures of details and before the ceremony? (My elopement company only does the ceremony)-Have the 2nd photographer stay for ceremony or just go to the reception for pictures?- How are my guest getting from the venue/lodging to the ceremony and back to the venue for reception? Should they drive there, car pull? Rent a bus?-Should I have a DJ ? Or play a playlist? -Fun ideas for the reception?

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Latest activity by Lynnie, on June 11, 2020 at 4:09 PM

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Kerin · on May 27, 2020 at 9:01 PM
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Your venue may have a large van/bus and be willing the play chauffer, I would ask them.

You are not required to have a welcome dinner, but you could always plan on doing something the evening before and invite guests to join if they'd like.
I think you'll want "getting ready" and reception pictures, so definitely have a photographer there for the before and after the ceremony.
I went with a DJ, very inexpensive competitively speaking. I also asked guests to list a song they'd like to hear on the rsvp cards 😉
Hair...up or down? Pinterest was my best friend for ideas. I went ahead and hired someone, ut if you have a friend or relative already attending who is good at that sort of thing, maybe they'd like to help you? I'm going for something like this with a comb in it (no veil):
If you have time for a massage, go for it. A little relax time is a good thing.
As for accommodations...I'm making FH leave our hotel room the morning of so I can meet with the stylist, then we're all getting ready at the venue.
Good luck, hun!!
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Kerin · on May 27, 2020 at 9:04 PM
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^^sorry, a few typos in that. Hopefully you still got the gist 😂😂😂 i can't edit from the app on my phone.
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Lynnie · on June 11, 2020 at 4:09 PM
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It's ok Jacqueline! Take a deep breath - you've got plenty of time!
Have you kept any of your original wedding vendors? If there are still vendors you need to hire - like a photographer, DJ, hair stylist, and potential transportation - I'd focus on those things first! You don't need to work on your morning-of timeline and decide where to sleep the night before for a long time! (Although there was a recent discussion you can check out here: Stay away from future spouse night before the day?)

You can use the Checklist in your WeddingWire Planning Tools to help keep you on track with your planning timeline, and help you focus on each task in order! And here are two more helpful resources to check out:
How to Plan a Wedding Step by Step
Exactly When to Book Your Wedding Vendors
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