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Dedicated December 2021

Timeline Advice

Bailee, on October 19, 2020 at 11:27 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 1 12
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Hi everyone!
I’ve been looking at this timeline for hours to make sure everything seems okay and I thought fresh pairs of eyes might help! Is there anything that you would change about this timeline? It’s a rough timeline but I have the basics in there. I am working on a rough hair/makeup schedule and I won’t know times that the vendors like rentals or dj will arrive and leave yet. I figured I would just plug them in as I get that information.

I have also sent this timeline to both my videographer and photographer and they both ok’d it but only for their aspects of the day.
I have mentioned in my previous discussions that I am having a private ceremony. My plan for food was that I would have a dinner for all that come to the ceremony, and then have lots of “Heavy” appetizers and treats for both the cocktail hour and reception. Would that be enough food?
* I have lots of time to decide, so I’m not in a rush or anything and if my dad can’t afford the bill, I can always cut the guest list even more or push my date back so I can save up. Thanks!!

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Latest activity by Kimberly, on October 22, 2020 at 8:44 AM
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    Bailee ·
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    Oh, I forgot to mention, the first 3 lines are what I need to do and the next 3 are my FH’s! I had it in the “notes” section but I think it was cut off.
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    I’m forgetting lots of things today, brain fog is the worst.
    If I did serve everyone dinner (and forego private anything) my only issue is that one of my FHs and I’s favorite places to eat, is a bbq place and won’t have any vegan/vegetarian options besides sides? And I wouldn’t dream of serving just that. The other caterers I’ve looked into cost nearly $44 per person. Unless I did some type of station, it might be cheaper but it depends if they have to have a chef there or not. (Sorry I’m just thinking as I write right now).
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    So what I don't exactly understand is how you can have a cocktail hour before dinner if you're only feeding dinner to a select number of guests? Where are people who weren't invited to the ceremony supposed to go during "dinner and speeches"

    Also by "reception line" do you mean receiving line? Doing that after cocktail hour and dinner seems odd.

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    The cocktail hour is for golden hour photos. The people that aren’t invited won’t come until 6pm. That is when the reception starts, hence the receiving line. The weddings that I have been to typically follow this format.
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    Where would you suggest I put the cocktail hour then?
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  • Allie
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    Are you have your bridesmaids’ hair and makeup done with you? If so, I would definitely plan on starting much earlier than 11 am. I have 7 people (including myself) getting hair and makeup done for a 4:00 ceremony and my vendors are coming to start at 8:30 am. My suggestion would be to have food wherever you are getting ready so people can eat while others are getting their hair and makeup done. That’s of course only if you’re having more than 2 or 3 people getting their hair and makeup done!
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    I’m confused why there is a group of people not invited to the ceremony or dinner but invited to watch some of the dances and enjoy the end of the events. Assuming the ceremony, dinner, and reception are all held at the same venue, this will be very obvious that not all guests are being treated the same and will likely create a lot of awkwardness and hurt feelings!
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    This is my thought too. You have an hour for dinner and speeches and your other guests are supposed to arrive at 6? So they will walk in to all of your special guests eating. Having a private ceremony is totally fine, but if you are inviting additional people to the reception they need to be invited to the full reception.
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    Oh, this time is for me! I will absolutely have my bridal party start way earlier, I’m working on a schedule for that right now. I think I mentioned that. Thank you!
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    Yes- that is why I mentioned I can either cut the guest list or push back the wedding to save up more.
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    Yeah, that’s why I mentioned in my post I would have to cut the guest list/ or push the date back to save up more money.
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    Super March 2021
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    Right, you’ll need to decide which is more important to you. Personally I would cut the guest list, but you and your FH will need to decide if having everyone at the reception is more important than the timing of when you get married. Good luck.
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