Wedding day: How will it go minute by minute?
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The date is approaching, but are you already planning the wedding? Sit back, the last thing left to do is the wedding schedule. Who will come, when and where, what will happen? How to schedule activities in a row? Read on to find out the answer.
Point by point wedding schedule
Preparations
Many brides can't even come of age. Big wedding preparations await them in the morning. Put on the dress, conjure up the makeup and the perfect hairstyle. Little things like the transport and arrangement of the cake or changing the meeting order can be added to this. Set aside at least 3 hours for final fine-tuning.
Arrival of guests
guests to arrive at the wedding venue at least half an hour before the start of the ceremony . It will take some time for everyone to settle down.
Wedding ceremony
The length of the ceremony itself depends on where it will be held and whether it is a civil or church ceremony. In the second case, count on at least an hour . On the other hand, a civil ceremony in a busy place will end as soon as you say yes.
Wedding photography
A group photo of the wedding party is usually organized immediately after the ceremony , so that everyone can take a picture. However, don't be afraid to disappear during the afternoon and take private pictures of just the groom and the bride .
Speeches
Before you even start eating, it's time for speeches. Witnesses, parents, the newlyweds themselves. The time is individual, but after 10 minutes of speaking, hungry wedding guests usually lose attention.
Wedding reception
Whether you have a three-course menu or a simple steak with a salad, allow at least an hour, preferably 90 minutes , for lunch . Guests will share their impressions, taste and add.
Cutting the wedding cake
Schedule the joint cutting of the wedding cake according to the time either immediately after lunch, or give the wedding guests a moment to relax. The ideal time for a sweet dessert is between 14:00 and 16:00 , far enough from lunch and the evening banquet.
Throwing wedding bouquets and other wedding customs
Wedding traditions such as throwing bouquets or collecting shards from a plate can be classified as deaf places . For example, if the wedding program sets the evening entertainment to start at 6:00 p.m., but the band is scheduled to arrive at 5:30 p.m., use this half hour to comply with wedding customs. You will provide entertainment for your guests and yourself, and you will give the musicians peace of mind for preparation.
Afternoon entertainment
The wedding program must necessarily include entertainment for the wedding guests . You can freely organize various games and tasks throughout the day. But anchor big events such as the announcement of a wedding raffle firmly in the program.
Newlyweds' first dance
Your first dance as husband and wife. The dance should start the evening party and the entertainment that follows. Don't schedule it earlier than around 6:00 p.m.
Banquet for wedding and party
Free entertainment, great music and even better food. You can easily finish in the early morning. However, find out in advance when the night silence applies at the wedding venue and how long you have to clear the space .
Sample wedding schedule
To give you something to think about when creating your own wedding schedule, take inspiration from the wedding day program below. He anticipates a morning ceremony at 10:00 a.m.
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What? |
When? |
|---|---|
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Final preparations |
7:00 - 10:00 |
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Ceremony |
10:00 - 10:30 |
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Wedding photography |
10:30 - 11:00 |
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Move to the reception |
11:00 - 11:30 |
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Wedding speech |
11:30 - 11:45 |
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Wedding reception |
11:45 - 12:45 |
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Flower toss |
12:45 - 12:55 |
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Afternoon entertainment, wedding games |
12:55 - 15:00 |
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Cutting the wedding cake |
15:00 - 15:30 |
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Afternoon entertainment, wedding games |
15:30 - 16:30 |
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Arrival of the band |
16:30 |
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Announcing the wedding raffle |
16:30 - 17:00 |
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Newlyweds' first dance |
17:00 |
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Start of the buffet and evening entertainment |
17:15 |
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Departure of guests |
Until 1:00 |
Wedding website - your help in wedding planning
How to ensure that the wedding guests anticipate your planned wedding in advance? So that friends have a planned sleepover and grandmothers don't leave before cutting the cake? The wedding website will arrange it .
You can create it yourself in a few clicks . You fill in important information - date and place of the wedding, program, menu or tips for wedding gifts. You create a form for confirmation of participation and send a link to your website to guests. You have saved a lot of time and they are satisfied because they know what awaits them. Win-win situation.