Monday, April 14, 2008

Wedding Day Timeline

On the day of your wedding, how do you know what needs to be done at what time -- or plan for all of the little details? The answer: a wedding day timeline!

As your wedding planner, about 1 month before your big day, I create a timeline that shows who needs to be where doing what, when. I create this by reviewing all of your vendor contracts, and putting in the times they are supposed to arrive, set-up, etc. It is filled in with the traditions you want to observe, such as the tossing of the bouquet, parent dances, etc. When we meet to go over it, we make sure everything is set out exactly the way you want your day to go. Then, I create individual timelines for each vendor, which I send to them the week before your wedding.

While not the most glamorous part of wedding planning, the wedding day timeline is probably the single most important document needed to ensure your wedding day runs smoothly. While there are times put in, the times become more of an order of events during the reception - but they are strictly adhered to in preparing for your ceremony! I put all the little details into the timeline (if your fiance is allergic to nuts, I make a note of that so that the caterer doesn't give him any toasted almonds on his vegies!) in order to eliminate the need to interrupt you during your celebration to ask a question. Plan ahead so you don't have to worry on your big day!

Until next time, happy planning...

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