What is your wedding day "schedule"?

IamJen

We just met our caterers (the food was fantastic) over this past weekend, and realized that we need to sort out our "day" soon. We're planning the ceremony for 12, then some canapes/drinks at 1:30, followed by a buffet lunch. And then....?

We need to figure out when we're going to cut the cake, and what else we want to do that afternoon/evening. We've talked about some lawn party games or karaoke. I'd like dancing, but the man's not a fan, and I'm not sure we're going to have space anyway. We're thinking about showing a video (how we got together, cute baby pictures, etc.)

So, what are you ladies planning for the day itself? I've never done this before.

becs

We got married last year on Good friday, we got married at 3.30 and it was the most fantastic day. We had a small farmhouse hotel for the whole day and evening exclusively. I had the morning to relax with family and get my hair done then get to the hotel around lunchtime. Everyone that was staying at the hotel was out in the garden enjoying some lunch whilst I got ready in my parents room overlooking the garden. It was so relaxed. After the ceremony we had drinks and canapes in the garden whilst we did the photos then onto a sit down meal at about 6.00pm. After that we had a casino in another room so they could clear the reception room and make way for a band. We had about 50 guests and everyone said what a fabulous day it was as it was so calm and they all had the opportunity to enjoy the day at a leisurely pace. If I did it again the only thing I would change is my dress and not invite 1 of the guests that caused a problem! Other than that the day was perfect.

liza83_2

I have no idea yet i am getting married at 4 so assuming i need to be at hotel for 3. was considering getting ready there. but just dont know :-/

blonde36er

Marry at 4, straight over to the reception, speeches at about 5.30 - 6.00pm and then on to the buffet and party!

A friend of mine married recently and had the schedule set out like a military operation, very efficient but unfortunately the photographer being an hour late to do the 'before' shots threw the whole thing completely - I'm looking forward to something a bit more fluid yet chaotic

daleigha

im already having palpitations about this lol!! :eek:

my plan is:
10am - makeup
11am - hair
12pm - back to mums for a champagne brekkie
1.45pm - go to wedding venue
2pm - 3pm - get changed etc
3pm - 3.30pm - ceremony
3.30pm - 5pm - pictures
5pm - 7pm - meal (only 15 people)
7pm - 8pm - change the room about & dress the tables for the evening do
8pm - get drunk and dance the night away!!

xxx

tudorfan22

my ceremony is at 1 o clock, and its an hour away!! so me and the BM and gunning it down to the venue after having hair done at about 10am, then do our own make up and dress etc and then drink champagne and watch the guests arrive - worried 1 is too early though!!

Alleycat

Our ceremony is at 1.30pm. We weren't allowed to negotiate on that time as there is another wedding also at the venue but in a different bit. They stagger the times so that when you go out into the gardens for photos etc, you get it all to yourselves.

Not got a schedule as yet so interesting to read others. How much time do you think we should allocate for photos after the ceremony? I don't think we will have loads and loads of group shots but a couple at least.

*Louise*

Oh, writing it down might help straighten it out a bit in my head. Here goes...

TUE
2pm - travelling to location, booking into hotel, pick up marriage forms, co-ordinate with hotel wedding organiser
3pm - Inflate 50 helium ballons for next days reception:rotfl:
6pm - going out for a meal with both sets of parents, then having a few drinks.
Hopefully have an early night (if I can sleep)

WED
9.30am - Oversee setting up of reception
11am - hair and makeup
12.55 - piper arrives
1pm - V. short walk to the chapel accompanied by piper and my dad
2pm - Accompanied to gardens by piper and guests for various photos
3.30pm - Wedding meal
5.30pm - Cutting cake/speeches/thank you's and gifts

Retire to bar/bridal suite to freshen up- whilst room is prepared for evening do

7pm - disco/karaoke (not sorted yet)
8.30pm - evening buffet

Party till whenever:D