Timeline Planning
How many hours do I really need?
It all depends on what activities you want to include. The size of your wedding party, the number of guests, and the getting ready, set up, photos, ceremony and then a great party!
Here at Lavender Owl, we take care of most of the set up so your hours can be spent on more fun things!
Let's plan a day!
The more guests you have and the larger your wedding party, the more time you need to accomplish things! Here a few timeline examples to help you consider how many hours you need. Adjust the times for the seasons, sunsets, late night dancing or early afternoon soirees!
Keep It Small
Small or no wedding party
30 or less guests 6 - 8 hour day
4-hour reception from cocktails to last dance.
Perfect for smaller groups and small wedding parties.
2:30 Client Start Time
Getting ready
3:30 wedding party photos
4:30 Guests Arrive
5:00 Ceremony
5:30 Cocktail hour
Group and Family Photos
6:30 Dinner
7:00 Cake and Toasts
7:15 First Dance and party
9:00 Bar Closes
9:30 Goodbyes and clean up
10:30 off site.
Keep It Simple
50 - 60 guests 8 - 10 hours
Larger wedding party getting ready
4-hour reception, cocktails to last dance
12:00 Client Start Time
Getting ready
2:00 Wedding Party Photos
3:30 Bride goes back to dressing room
Guests Arrive
4:00 Ceremony
4:30 Cocktail hour
Group and Family photos
5:30 Dinner
6:15 Cake and Toasts
6:30 First Dance and party
8:30 Bar closes
9:00 goodbyes and clean up
10:00 off site.
Keep It All
60+ guests 10 - 12 hours
Lots of girls getting ready
A first look and plenty of time for photos.
5-hour reception
11:00 Client Start time
Getting ready
2:00 First look
Wedding party photos
3:30 Bride goes back to dressing room
Guests Arrivals
4:00 Ceremony
4:30 Cocktail hour
Group and Family photos
6:00 dinner
6:45 cake and Toasts
7:00 First Dance and party
9:30 Bar closes
10:00 Last Dance, goodbyes and clean up
11:00 off site.
