Good Evening Everyone,
So, I'm trying to nail down the timeline for the big day so I know what to set up with the caterer. We have about 60 adults and 20 kids invited.
Here is the general plan:
Wake-up time(TBD) - 2:30 pm - Getting ready, drive the half mile to the venue, layout the decorations.
2:30-4:15/4:30 - Photographer arrives. Decor photos, first look, all groomsmen and bridal party photos, photos with our parents, maybe some couples photos.
4:15 - guests start arriving
4:45-5:15 - Ceremony
5:15-5:45 - Guests (including bridal party and family) walk over to the reception room, find their seats. Bar opens (beer, wine, soda and water). I'd like to avoid appetizers if possible, but the timing makes me nervous. FH & I head to the roof for a few quick photos.
5:45-:7:00 - DJ asks everyone to take their seats, announces us, we sit and first course and table wine is served immediately. Toast during main course.
7:00 - 7:30 - first dance, cake is cut, we thank everyone for coming, and dancing opens.
7:30-10:00 - Dancing. Last call at 9:30 or 9:45 at the latest (venue rule). Photographer leaves at 8:30.
As a guest, how would this feel? I could list 4:45 as the reception time and 5:45 dinner on our website and invites still, so guests aren't starving for 30 minutes. I just want a small breather for FH & I between the ceremony and reception. 30 minutes would be the maximum.
