Sample Timeline

SAMPLE TIMELINE

  • Venue Opens

  • Bridal Party Meets Bride/Groom

  • Breakfast/Snacks Delivered

  • Hair & Makeup Begins.

  • Hair & Makeup Complete

  • Travel to Venue (IF not happening on-site)

  • Decorating Begins

  • Lunch/Snacks Delivered to DWR

  • Venue Photographer Arrives

  • Videographer Arrives

  • Florist Arrives

  • Cake/Treats Arrive

  • Put on Suit/Dress

  • First Look Photo With Mom/Dad

  • First Look Photo With Couple

  • First Look Photo With Others Bridal Party Photos

  • Officiant Arrives

  • Bartenders Arrive

  • Bridal Party Lines Up

  • Ceremony Begins

  • Ceremony Ends

  • Bar Opens

  • Family & Couple Photos

  • Bridal Party Announced

  • Toasts

  • Buffet Opens

  • Cut Cake

  • First Dance - Couple

  • First Dance - With Parents

  • Pack Gifts Into Vehicle

  • Bar Closes

  • Music Concluded

  • Pay Final Bills / Distribute Gratuities

  • Remove Personal Items From Venue

  • DWR Closes

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NOTES

  • TIME SET BY DWR

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  • ALLOW AMPLE TIME

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  • TIME SET BY DWR

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  • CONFIRM TIME WEEK OF WEDDING

  • CONFIRM TIME WEEK OF WEDDING

  • CONFIRM TIME WEEK OF WEDDING

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  • WE STRONG RECOMMEND DOING FIRST-LOOK PHOTOS

  • WE STRONG RECOMMEND DOING FIRST-LOOK PHOTOS

  • WE STRONG RECOMMEND DOING FIRST-LOOK PHOTOS

  • AT LEAST 45 MINUTES BEFORE CEREMONY

  • CONFIRM TIME WEEK OF WEDDING

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  • GENERALLY PLAN FOR 20-30 MINUTES

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  • AT BEGINNING OF RECEPTION

  • PLAN FOR AROUND 75-90 MINUTES

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  • PLATES AND NAPKINS NOT PROVIDED BY CATERER

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  • REMEMBER YOU’LL NEED ROOM IN YOUR CAR

  • 9:00PM MON-THURS & SUNDAY / 10:00 FRIDAY & SATURDAY

  • 9:30PM MON-THURS & SUNDAY / 11PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY

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  • 10 PM MON-THURS & SUNDAY / 12 MIDNIGHT FRI & SAT

** Choosing NOT to see each other prior to the wedding has a dramatic impact on your timeline, and the number of photos you have time to take, and the amount of time your guests are waiting while you take photos. We support your decision, but if you are getting married October - March, PLEASE make sure you take sunset into account prior to setting your timeline. Also, remember you need AT LEAST 3 hours from the time the gates unlock to the start of your ceremony unless you have special approval in writing from DWR. Please reach out to discuss if you have questions or concerns.