First dances, toasts, and cake-cutting ceremonies ? there?s plenty to keep you busy on your wedding day! Yet, beyond the official order of events, most couples just want to celebrate with loved ones who showed up to support them.

However, socializing with all of your guests can be more challenging than you expect! It?s common for couples to feel pulled in every direction on their wedding day, and if you have a large turnout, getting face time with everyone can seem impossible.

Fortunately, with careful planning, you can carve out time to spend with your loved ones ? no matter how your day-of timeline looks. Here are six ways to plan your wedding with intention and forethought to maximize your time with guests.
How to Find Time to Socialize With Guests During Your Wedding By Meghan Ely, OFD Consulting

photos by Heart of Hearts Photography – full wedding here
Buffer your timeline of events
Squeezing dozens of special moments into your timeline without room to breathe is a recipe for overwhelm and chaos. It?s hard to enjoy the day when you?re constantly rushing around to take a photo here and participate in an activity there! If you want to dedicate time purely to mingling with guests, you must consciously make time for it.
?The best way to see guests and socialize is to schedule a time for that to happen when you aren?t busy,? wedding photographer Amy Sims confirms. ?Don?t assume you will have time to socialize if your schedule has you jumping from one wedding event ...