How do I create a wedding day timeline?
Plan your wedding day schedule with times for each activity from getting ready to the last dance.
Plan requirement: Pro plan
Short answer: Go to Planner > Timeline to create a minute-by-minute schedule of your wedding day.
Creating your timeline
Go to Planner in your dashboard
Click Timeline or Day-of Timeline
Click Add item
Enter the time and activity
Add details or notes
Repeat for each part of your day
Typical timeline items
Getting ready:
- Hair and makeup starts
- Photographer arrives
- Getting dressed
- First look (if doing one)
Ceremony:
- Guest arrival
- Processional begins
- Ceremony start
- Ceremony ends
- Receiving line/cocktail transition
Reception:
- Cocktail hour
- Guests seated
- Grand entrance
- First dance
- Toasts
- Dinner service
- Cake cutting
- Parent dances
- Dancing
- Bouquet/garter
- Last dance
- Send-off
Tips
Build in buffer time between activities
Account for photos (they take longer than expected)
Consider travel time between locations
Share timeline with vendors and wedding party
Have someone (coordinator/maid of honor) keep things on track
Sharing your timeline
Export or print for vendors
Share with wedding party
Send to parents and VIPs who need to know the schedule
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