Northern California Wedding Planner | Wedding Show Weekend Recap

Another fun bridal show in the books! Had a blast at the Wedding Show Weekend at Canyon Oaks Country Club in Chico.  The venue is gorgeous and the staff are so friendly and fun! 

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We loved getting to meet so many excited couples who are still in the beginning stages of planning their wedding, some couples were already starting on plans for their 2019 weddings!

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We met with a lot of couples who are planning their weddings outside of the Chico area such as Redding, Bodega Bay, Modesto, Butte Meadows and Auburn.  We are happy to travel and have had a lot of fun working with new venues in order to spread our wings a little!  

If you are still in need of a wedding coordinator, or want to learn more about what we do please feel free to shoot us a message the530bride@gmail.com

~ Happy Planning!

Northern California Wedding Planner | For the Guys

When planning the master timeline, there is a lot of emphasis on the bride and her bridal party as we need to ensure we have a smooth hair and make-up timeline, everyone is where they are supposed to be and that no time is wasted between stepping into her gown to walking down the aisle.  What about the guys you ask? This one is for them!

Photos courtesy of Diane Nicole Photography

Photos courtesy of Diane Nicole Photography

As a wedding planner, some of the questions that I ask when building the details for the timeline include:

1) Will you see each other before the ceremony? Meaning where will both parties be and do we need to make sure we have a buffer just in case?

2) Where will the grooms party stay the night before? Often the bridal party or the bride and a close friend or sister will stay together the night before but the groom may stay at home or have friends over.  *We typically get a blank stare at this point because these are details couple's haven't talked over yet! 

3) What will the groom and groomsmen be doing before the ceremony, when will they be getting dressed and where will they take their formal portraits.  Guys have had appointments at the barbers, bowled or even played a round of golf which made for some cool photos beforehand.
Some venues have separate bridal and grooms lounges so it makes it nice for getting ready but if your venue doesn't have this available make sure to consider travel times and your photography timeline so that you can ensure the groom will have time for portraits. 

Photos courtesy of Diane Nicole Photography

Photos courtesy of Diane Nicole Photography

We love seeing the guys incorporate their style and personality into their attire and into the wedding itself.  These shots from Juan and Lindsey's Wedding in Live Oak photographed by Diane Nicole Photography are a perfect example of having fun! 

~ Happy Planning~

Northern California Wedding Planner | Tips for Booking Your Wedding Vendors

We don't do cookie cutter weddings, although we have seen some pretty great all inclusive options for destination weddings; its just not our jam.  We work with couples to plan their wedding based on their tastes, personality and budget.  That means we help you find the venue that best fits your wish list and put together a rockstar team of vendors for you!

Sometimes we come into the picture after couples have already booked their venue and majority of their vendors and that's okay too! We work on all different timeframes and stages of planning. So we have put together a mini planning guide for everything from setting the date to organizing your ceremony processional & more.  Here is Part Two: Tips and Resources for Booking your Venue and Vendors.

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If you are newly engaged or just getting started on putting your wedding budget together, you may have general questions like what venue is best for us, how much to florals cost, what size linens would I need for the tables included at my venue? Read through our tips and resources for choosing your venue and wedding vendors which will then give you an idea of what questions you still have, and where to go from there.

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We are the ladies of The 530 Bride, wedding planners based in Chico, CA and we serve Northern California couples.  We would love to meet you and hear all about your wedding plans! Drop us a line here

~ Happy Planning~ 
Veronica & Delphine

Northern California Wedding Planner | Honeymoon Vibes

Whether it is a road trip to a cozy destination or an all inclusive Caribbean get-away, it is important to have this time together and to take a breather after all of the energy that went into your wedding day! Read on for tips on planning your honeymoon and for a handful of the top destinations!

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Just like any other aspect of planning we recommend using a professional and knowledgeable travel agent, and our go-to lady is Janice Durfee with Durfee Travel.  Janice has helped many of our couples set off on their honeymoon getaways so we asked her to share some starter info on planning your trip:

"Your honeymoon can be the most romantic trip you'll ever take, and it can also be a lot of fun. Look for a destination that offers everything you want. Remember that there is no "ideal" destination - the personality of you and your partner will determine where on the planet your honeymoon should be. - Janice Durfee (Durfee Travel)"

Here are some of the destinations considered to be the greatest spots to honeymoon and top many newlyweds' travel wish-lists:

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Janice Durfee, Owner
Durfee Travel & Tours
1-877-896-1668 (toll free)
530-896-1668 (Chico,CA)
website: www.durfeetravel.com
email: janice@durfeetravel.com 
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Northern California Wedding Planner | How to Choose Your Wedding Accessories

Around here you hear us talk a lot about timelines and logistics, but we swoon over the pretty stuff too!  When planning your wedding and collecting your details/accessories try to imagine them in your wedding album that you will cherish forever {Then you can justify spending a little more on those Jimmy Choos!}

After you have said yes to your wedding dress, it is time to start looking for accessories that not only compliment your gown but that also pull in the elements from your day.  

1. Match Your Metals/Stones
When selecting your jewelry you can start with the metal type (rose gold, yellow, sterling silver etc) or the stone itself such as morganite, diamonds or pearls to name a few!  Consider the color of your gown, as certain metals look better than others with ivory or diamond white gowns.

2. Less is More:
Statement pieces like drop earrings or four strand pearls are sure to channel your inner Audrey! You don't have to over do it when it comes to selecting accessories.  

Wear accessories that flatter.
Did you know a cathedral-length veil will elongate your frame? To lengthen your neck, swap out studs for drop earrings. And never underestimate the power of a sash or belt, which highlights your leanest point. - Brides Magazine


3.  Make it Personal:
Pieces that are personal to you or handed down, (think something borrowed) will always be a beautiful addition to your wedding day accessories.  If you find a piece that you love like a locket, who knows you could be passing it on to your family some day!

There are so many options! But don't let it overwhelm you..in fact have fun with it! 

{Photo Credits: Jocey Shannon and Jenn Martin Photography, Lindsey Gomes Photography, Anna Perevertaylo, Diane Nicole Photography}

~ Happy Planning~

Love Is In The Air. | What To Do On Valentines Day!

Love is in the air, can you feel it?! Valentines Day is a day to show compassion and appreciation for those you love, (along with every other day of the year of course). 

Being wedding planners in Northern California, we believe in cuddling, hot chocolate, and a good movie. Whether you're doing these things with a significant other, or your best friend, it's still just as comforting!

Today on the blog, we are going to be talking about some fun activities that you can do whether you're newly weds, engaged, dating, or even if you're single! 

1. Spread The Love With Candy & Chocolate!

Valentines Day is on a week day this year, which is kind of a bummer, but can also be a fun time! This is the day where you work your hardest, so when you get home, you can indulge in the Valentines Day candies that your wonderful significant other has waiting for you on the kitchen counter. Or, if you're single, buy a ton of chocolates, give some to your boss and co-workers for extra brownie points, and eat the rest in bed!

2. Hand Make Your V-Day Gifts!

Personally, I am a sucker for personalized gifts. They are personal and you know that they come from the heart! The holidays can put a huge damper on anyone's wallet, and that wasn't too long ago. So take the initiative to save some money, and make your own master piece! This can even get romantic, by placing pedals in a shape of a heart on the bed, with pedals leading up to it. Or, this can involve Elmer glue and fake pedals on a piece of construction paper. Get creative! 

3. Go On An Adventure!

Adventuring with your honey or best friend is the best medicine in life. Whether it is on Valentines Day or not, this should be a weekly activity you do! Grab a blanket, a picnic basket with delicious sandwiches (and more chocolate) and head out to the hills, or lake, or some beautiful location that you love going to, and enjoy each other's company. 

4. Go See A Movie, Or Stay In!

I don't know why, but going to the theater is definitely one of my favorite things to do. Especially when a trip to the local dollar store happens (Sh, don't tell anyone!) But if that doesn't seem romantic, why not stay in for the night and watch your love's favorite movie, or even YOUR favorite movie! Spoil yourself and rent something and enjoy buttery popcorn, with chocolate.. I swear it's delicious with popcorn too.

As this beautiful Hallmark holiday approaches, I just wanted to express the love we have for all of our past couples, our current couples, and of course for our future couples! I hope this was a fun blog to get you inspired and to get you in the mood of LOVE!

Happy Valentines Day,
Delphine | The 530 Bride

 

Timeline Tips | Part Three ~ Order of Events

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Your wedding day timeline isn't just a piece of paper, it is a compilation of all of the details that you have selected throughout your planning process all rolled into one.  Everything from where you are getting ready in the morning, who is bringing you coffee, what time the flowers are getting delivered, the ceremony processional order and much more.  

You can easily google a wedding day timeline, that's the easy part.  But to personalize the timeline so that it not only flows smoothly but for you to also get to maximize the hours in your day.  If you have selected a 6 hour photography package you will need to really streamline those six hours.  

In order to make your day truly memorable for you, try to see the big picture.  How many hours will you be getting ready? Are you making time to see your mom, your sister? Are you getting photos of these intimate moments before you put your dress on?  

Catch Part One: Contracts and Two: Photography Coverage of our Timeline Series!

Build in enough time into your day to be able to reasonably have time to take it all in! We can't emphasize enough how quickly your day will go by, and if you don't allow yourself to have a few moments alone together to just breathe it won't happen on it's own.  You will have 100+ guests wanting your attention (rightfully so, since they came there for you!)   We put a very basic order of events here for you, you can download the free pdf here.

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Have you heard of a First Look? This is somewhat of a newer trend but has become popular for a few different reasons.  If you aren't overly traditional about not seeing your future other half before the wedding, the first look photos give you a little more flexibility in your timeline because you are getting to ensure you have ample time for your formal portraits which will also help reduce the amount of time you are in photos during the cocktail hour (that means you get to actually hang out with your guests longer!)

Rather than re-create the wheel, we wanted to show you a great comparison of a timeline with and without a first look. Check out Stephanie's blog post on Pinterest:

Have timeline questions: You know you can always speed date with a wedding planner and shoot us an email

~ Happy Planning!~ 

Northern California Wedding Planner | Live Oak Wedding ~ Lindsey & Juan

Around here we say "love" a lot, but how can we not when we are surrounded by it? It's a pretty amazing experience to get to be invited into two people's world and help them celebrate their commitment to each other.  Marriage is not about the wedding, its about the people and the understanding that it takes two to build a life together.  Lindsey and Juan are a couple who wear their love proudly and it is incredibly sweet to see how smitten they are.  

It was no surprise their wedding was filled with intimate and emotional moments followed by laughter and joy as their family and friends gathered to witness them become husband and wife.  Juan planned a beautiful serenade during dinner, and Lindsey's sister and maid of honor knocked out a wedding toast that would put sir mix-a-lot to shame.  

We love our "job"! Please enjoy these highlight images captured by Diane Nicole Photography, we couldn't narrow down our favorites!

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Have we mentioned we cry like babies when we watch wedding films, Vow and Covenant was amazing and this wedding highlight film is perfect! 

Venue: Private Home in Live Oak, CA
Photography: Diane Nicole Photography
Florals: The Bride and Her Lovely Maids!
Catering and Rentals: New Hock Farms 
Cupcakes: Cupcake Magic 
Cookies: Cookie Tree
Make-up: Powder Room 
Videography: Vow + Covenant 
Event Management: The 530 Bride 
DJ: Platinum Productions 
 

Northern California Wedding Planner | Patrick Ranch Wedding ~ Claudia & Kevin

We didn't want this wedding to end; wonderful couple, beautiful details, good music..perfect!

Claudia and Kevin are busy professionals who have a lot on their plate, but every time we had our planning sessions or meetings Claudia was the most relaxed and easy going bride.  Her calm energy told me that she was ready to marry this man, the rest was just icing on the cake.    

Patrick Ranch was really a wonderful backdrop for Claudia and Kevin's wedding day.  When we think rustic elegance, the charm of this beautiful wedding venue in Durham, California is the first in line.

Photos courtesy of DaffodilHill Photography

Photos courtesy of DaffodilHill Photography

Incorporating both of their personalities and heritage was important to them, and we think that guests really enjoyed the bagpipe player during the ceremony processional and then being welcomed into the cocktail hour by a surprise mariachi band!

Cambray Rose Florist added the color and texture that Claudia loved, which mixed perfectly with the details and atmosphere of their wedding day at Patrick Ranch Museum.   Take a look at some of their highlight photos captured by DaffodilHill Photography.  Danielle is not only a wonderful photographer but she has a very calm and sweet energy about her, which really helps a bride relax on her wedding day. 

After the wedding, Claudia and Kevin honeymooned in Hawaii.  We loved seeing all of their adventure photos from their excursions.  Cheers to the Gorman's! 

Venue: Patrick Ranch Museum
Photographer: DaffodilHill Photography
Caterer: Norcal Catering 
Rentals: Chico Party Rentals
Florist: Cambray Rose Florist
Coordination: The 530 Bride 
Vintage Lounge: Lounge A-Go-Go
DJ: Miguel Barajas 
Honeymoon Travel: Durfee Travel 

Northern California Wedding Planner | Speed Dating With A Wedding Planner

What would you ask if you could sit down with a wedding planner?

We met with hundreds of couples at the Chico Bridal Show.  We wanted to hear from couples what their one question was in their stage of planning.  Read on to see what our top questions were:

We met with hundreds of couples at the Chico Bridal Show.  We wanted to hear from couples what their one question was in their stage of planning.  Read on to see what our top questions were:

We haven't set a date, how do we start planning?

There were lots of couples who just got engaged on Christmas, so congrats! First off if you don't already have a date that is significant to you we recommend giving yourself time to take it in and not jumping into selecting a venue until you have thought about your must haves. Then after you have found a venue that meets that criteria, check their pricing, amenities and availability. Choose an ideal date from their list of open dates.

Our venue has a coordinator included, would we still need a wedding planner? 

A venue coordinator will be an excellent resource for any venue related questions, and overall logistics of their staff such as what time the chairs will be set out what time the first course is served etc.  They won't however attend vendor appointments with you, or assist with contracts of outside companies or work with you to create your overall design concept of your wedding.  No matter where we come in (Full Service, to Day of) we are looking at the big picture.

How do we choose a wedding venue?

Choose a venue that provides your must-haves which are different for everyone.  The more amenities included (tables, chairs) the more your budget will thank you!

What will a wedding planner do for us?

Every couple's needs are different, for those who are busy working or going to school they simply do not have the time do manage vendor communication, research venues, create a timeline, secure contracts, and more.  We can be your wedding wing-women or we can chauffeur you through the planning process. From design concept, attending fittings, vendor selection, managing your save the dates/invitation/rsvp's to full set up and break down it can be done.  Check out our services page for a little more information on how best we could assist you.

You can read more of our F.A.Q's or If you haven't already downloaded our free planning guide, do so now at the link below for even more planning tips!

Northern California Wedding Planner | That Ring Makes You Look...Engaged!

We made it! It's 2017 now that we have packed up the ornaments, put away the New Years Eve party hats it's time for a whole other reason to celebrate...engagement season! Literally our newsfeed is filled with the sparkly goodness, and perfect ring selfies and it will never get old to us.  Every story is unique, maybe the proposal didn't happen in a hot air balloon or even on the top of the mountain captured by a stealthy photographer but that's okay because obviously the romantic and casual proposal melted your heart so much so that you said yes!

Not that we've counted but there are probably several thousand articles out there telling you what you should do the minute you get engaged.  We are willing to bet you've already told those closest to you and likely shared that beautiful announcement to the social media masses so you can check that one off of your list! 

Next, let's just focus on the easy stuff before we get ahead of ourselves.  

  • Think about who you want at your wedding and what location feels right. If you love your hometown or the city you met in back in college add it to the list.  Does your family have a property that you could reasonably host a large event? 
  • What are your must-haves?
  • Now that the wheels are turning what's a ball park budget that you both feel comfortable with? 
  • Talk to a wedding planner, no talk to several wedding planners if you'd like until you have been able to ask all of the reasonable questions that you need to until you feel that you have a good idea of what you want and who can help make that happen for you.  Wedding vendors are people first, and not all people jive so make sure to give yourself an opportunity to have a phone call, a video call or an in person meeting if possible. 

Now, we figured you might need to learn the lingo of your fellow engaged community:

We couldn't help ourselves..

We couldn't help ourselves..

~ Happy Planning!~
 

 

Northern California Wedding Planner | 2016 in Review

Veronica's Year in Review 

2016 can't already be over can it? Well the calendar is telling me that it's a done deal! Let's see, 2016 was a pretty great year I'd say. Our team grew and I met miss Delphine, who has blossomed into an amazing planner and business partner.  {Please excuse our cell phone photos, we're planners not photographers}

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I feel blessed to have had a busy wedding season with amazing clients even while sporting a fabulous baby bump! Here's our family/maternity photos. Looking back it seems like the pregnancy went by so fast, but I know that it didn't feel that way in the middle of summer!

Photos by LedbyLight Photography

Photos by LedbyLight Photography

Just like that, in mid September, I met the newest addition to my little family Adriana Danielle! It's true what they say about having kids, you truly didn't know that your heart could love that much until you have your own tiny humans.  

Photo by Amanda Hobbs Photography

Photo by Amanda Hobbs Photography

This year has been filled with couples that were so near to our hearts, we could not be any luckier to get to do what we do! We look forward to 2017 and another year of connecting with amazing couples and continuing to grow as wedding planners and business owners.  

We sincerely wish you a Happy New Years! If you haven't followed us on Instagram yet make sure to find us at @530bride.  Here was our top 9 Instagram posts for the year!

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Show us your Top 9 on Instagram!

Cheers & Happy Planning 

- Veronica 

Northern California Wedding Planner | Inspiration Overload

Pinterest, Instagram, so many ideas and only one wedding to plan! 

Clink those champagne glasses and share that ring selfie! We know that being newly engaged is a whirlwind of emotions and inspiration, and it is so easy to get lost in the shuffle of all of the sites and google searches.  Once you start to look for local ideas or perhaps even start looking into booking vendors you are going to get some initial questions ( what is your wedding date, approximate guest count, budget and if you have a wedding theme/color palette.)

With all of these questions coming at you, just how do you choose a wedding theme? Should you choose a wedding venue before or after deciding on a theme? These are important, let's dive in! 
 

Keep in mind that design themes can vary. For example "rustic", or "vintage" can look very different depending on who you ask.  Rustic can be lots of exposed textures like wood and metals which can be perceived as industrial inspired as well.  Visually, its important to find pieces or ideas that you like and to jot down notes about what you specifically like. A month from now you might ask yourself why you pinned something, so try to be specific in the notes section when creating new pins to a board.  

We will always recommend setting a budget and come up with a realistic guest count BEFORE you book your wedding venue.  You don't want to go down the road of being venue rich and wedding poor (just made that up.) Seriously if you hypothetically fall in love with an $8500 venue and your budget was supposed to be 10K; now what?

Once you have set a budget, venue research and design ideas should be next.  Pick one to two venues that represent that theme or atmosphere to you. Compare the two venues side by side and decide on your must-haves!  

Less is more so try to focus first on the basics like seating, food, beverage and music.  Attend a local wedding expo to see firsthand what some of the options are, then book some initial consultations with vendors that you are interested in.  These consultations or even phone calls with vendors will help you get a sense of what is available in your area, and who you vibe with! Budget is important, but so is having a connection with your potential team of vendors.

Once you have your primary vendors booked, don't be afraid to ask them for recommendations or look through some of their albums from previous weddings and events to see if any ideas stand out to you.  You don't have to reinvent the wheel, just add your personal touch through the details.  

 Seating charts, escort card tables, or personalized wedding favors can really tell a story.  While creating a seating chart seems like a hassle, it can really make the transition from cocktail hour to reception smooth because guests don't have to scramble to find a table that seats their whole party and it can often ensure that your immediate family have a seat within a good view from your table.  

Share your Pinterest board with your wedding planner or vendor team to give them an idea of what inspires you, they may have some recommendations or ideas on how to incorporate those details into your overall design.  

Follow us on Pinterest to check out some of our inspiration boards! 

~ Happy Planning ~ 

Northern California Wedding Planner | Butte Creek Country Club ~ Ashley & Jon

Connecting with our couples is what we treasure most, and Ashley was a bride who we just clicked with right from the start.  While they had already selected Butte Creek Country Club for their wedding venue, Ashley and Jon were very busy with blooming careers so it was important to them to have support with planning their wedding. Ashley was an organized bride who stayed on top of her to-do list and was great at making decisions so her vendor selections were a no-brainer.  Cambray Rose did an amazing job bringing Ashley's vision to life for her bridal bouquet, the greenery with a hint of gold was swoon-worthy.

We loved all of the details that Ashley and Jon incorporated into their wedding day.  The ceremony and reception were held at Butte Creek Country Club, photographed by Anna Perevertaylo Photography.  From the gorgeous wedding gown to the soft and elegant floral designs, we had to share some of these gorgeous highlight images! 

Ceremony Site: Butte Creek Country Club

Photographer: Anna Perevertaylo Photography 

Catering: New Hock Catering 

Wedding Planner: The 530 Bride 

Cake/Desserts: Upper Crust Bakery

Flowers: Cambray Rose 

Hair: Wildflower Salon

Make-up: Sana Khan

DJ/Lighting: The Wedding DJ 

Décor Rentals: WeDo Designs 

Honeymoon Location: Mexico 

Timeline Tips | Part Two: Photography Coverage

Organizing your timeline to have a stress-free day and make the most of your wedding photography coverage.

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This post is to answer some of the most common questions that come up when choosing photography packages and also when organizing a wedding day timeline.  

How many hours of coverage do we really need? What time should the photographer arrive?

In part one we talked about the importance of your contract terms and knowing the hours included with your venue rental.  If you missed Part One of our series on Timeline Tips you can catch it here.  We pair the venue and the photographer contract and coverage terms together to see what the best ceremony time and send off would be based on your packages.

As a planner we always start with the photographer, to make sure that we are on the same page about how much time should be allotted for each portion of the order of events (formal portraits, detail shots, family photos, etc.)

If you have not booked a photographer yet, but are trying to decide on how much coverage you need, you should go through some of these questions: 

  • Where do you plan to get ready (Hair and Make-up?)
    •  Would you like photos or mock photos while you get ready or just as you are ready to step into your gown?
  • Where will you put your dress on?
    • If it is not at the same location where you are getting hair and make-up, consider having photography start where your dress is and coverage begin with detail shots of your gown, veil, shoes, accessories and your invitation.
    • If it isn't at the same location where you will get married, what is the distance or travel time as this typically counts towards your photography coverage.
  • Where will the groom and groomsmen get ready? 
    • Would you like photos or mock photos while they get ready? It's great if there is a second shooter to start with the groom and groomsmen's formal portraits.  
  • How large is your wedding party, can you reasonably have hair and make-up done and have time for formal portraits prior to the ceremony?
  • Will you see each other before the ceremony (first look session)? 
  • Do you plan to have sunset photos? If so look at the estimated sunset time for your wedding date and be sure include that in your timeline.  
  • Do you plan to do a formal cake cutting, bouquet & garter toss? 

Consider this sample time below, this is almost a 15 hour day from start to finish so look at each item and prioritize what you would like coverage on.  We have highlighted a sample 8 hour block of coverage in bold for example.

Sample Timeline 1: Based on 4 pm ceremony and 10pm reception end.  

  • 8:00am—Hair and Makeup/Getting ready
  • 11:45am - Hair and Makeup Complete/Mock getting ready
    • 12:15pm - Photography Coverage Begins
      ride gets dressed, bride and bridesmaid formal portraits
  • 1:00pm-First look photos
  • 2:00pm—Wedding party and family photos start
  • 3:30pm—Doors open/Guests begin to arrive/Pre-ceremony music starts
  • 4:00pm—Invite time
  • 4:15pm—Ceremony starts
  • 4:35pm—Ceremony ends
  • 4:40pm—Cocktail hour starts
  • 5:45pm—Move guests into dinner
  • 6:00pm—Buffet opens/Dinner served
  • 6:20pm—All guests have food
  • 6:30pm—Toasts
  • 7:30pm—Cake Cutting, First dance
  • 7:45pm—General dancing music starts
    • 8:00pm - Bride & Groom sunset portraits
  • 8:15pm— Coverage Ends
  • 8:30pm—Open Dancing 
  • 9:45pm—Last call
  • 9:55pm—Music off
  • 10:00pm—Guests depart
  • 11:00pm—Breakdown done, all staff departs

If you have booked a 6 hour package, consider having photos start at the ceremony and then all formal portraits and family photos would follow the ceremony.  This typically would mean a slightly longer cocktail hour but if there are appetizers and activities it usually doesn't impact guests too much.  We do want you to be able to partake and mingle with your guests though!

Work with your photographer and your wedding planner to determine a timeline that flows smoothly and makes the most of your wedding day, it goes by so fast and we want to ensure you truly get to enjoy it! 

~ Happy Planning!~