Leading up to your wedding day, you?ll likely spend a good chunk of time mapping out what the day itself will look like. From the moment you wake up until the last dance of your reception, your wedding day will likely be mapped out from start to finish. That precise timeline includes a wide range of people – from the bridal party to the groomsmen to the parents of the bride and groom to the flower girl. One of the keys to a successful and seamless wedding day is not only planning your timeline well, but sticking to it! There are many ways to ensure that happens on the day of for a smooth and relaxing day.
Make the Plan Known with Your Bridal Party and VIPs
Don?t keep the timeline for the day a secret from your wedding party and other VIPs. Everyone likes to know what to expect out of the day. While weddings are fun and exciting, they can also be tiring for everyone involved. Provide your wedding party with a documented time of events before the actual day. Highlight on the document what times everyone needs to be where and ask them all to be at least 10 minutes early to everything to avoid unwanted delays. Ensure Everyone Comes to the Venue Prepared
Clearly communicate with your wedding party (and everyone else closely involved with the success of the day such as family or close friends) what they need to bring with them to be prepared for its entirety. Even though they probably already know the ?must have? items, provide them with a written list of everything they s...