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Picture this: the sun high in the sky, casting a nice, warm, and golden glow over your picturesque wedding venue while your wedding guests await the arrival of you and the love of your life!!
A 12pm wedding day start time can be beneficial in so many ways, and to help you easily plan exactly how you want your wedding day to go, I’ve got you covered with this 12pm wedding itinerary timeline!
This wedding start time is a fantastic choice for couples who want a beautiful daytime celebration, cost savings due to an early wedding, and a relaxed family friendly environment.
So grab a piece of paper, your wedding binder, or your phone and get ready to create a 12pm wedding timeline that will bring your dream wedding to life!
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12pm Wedding Itinerary Timeline
Getting Ready Timeline
7:00 am – 9:30 am:
~ You and your bridal party get your hair and makeup done.
~ The groom and groomsmen get dressed at a designated location.
~ You and your bridesmaids get dressed and ready.
~ The photographers and videographers capture getting ready photos.
Pre-Ceremony Refreshments
9:30 am – 10:00 am
~ Enjoy some coffee and a light breakfast or snacks with your wedding party.
~ Take a moment to relax, have some time for yourself, or practice your vows.
Final Wedding Preparations
10:00 am – 11:00 am:
~ The photographer and videographer capture the final moments of preparation.
~ Any final touch ups for you and the groom.
~ The wedding party helps with any last minute preparations.
~ Wedding guests start to arrive at your wedding ceremony venue.
~ The ushers start to distribute your wedding programs or ceremony booklets.
First Look and Couple Photos
11:00 am – 11:30 am:
~ You and the groom have your first look and share a private moment, if applicable.
~ Your photographer will capture any intimate couple portraits at a predetermined location or venue.
Pre-Ceremony Timeline
11:30 am – 12:00 pm:
~ Your family and wedding party join you for pre-ceremony photos.
~ Prelude music plays as guests start to take their seats.
~ All of the wedding guests are completely seated.
Wedding Ceremony Timeline
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm:
~ The processional starts with your parents, the groom’s parents, the groom, and your wedding party.
~ You make your wedding entrance.
~ The exchange of vows and rings between you and the groom.
~ The pronouncement of marriage.
~ Recessional as the newlyweds exit the ceremony.
Cocktail Hour Timeline
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm:
~ After the wedding ceremony, your wedding guests move to the cocktail hour area or the wedding reception area.
~ Have a cocktail hour with drinks and appetizers while you and your husband take photos with your immediate family and your wedding party.
~ Have some background music or live entertainment during the cocktail hour.
~ You can take additional photos or if you didn’t want to do a first look, then this would be the time you would take the photos listed above.
Wedding Reception Intros & First Dance
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm:
~ Guests are seated for the reception.
~ The grand entrance of the couple and the wedding party.
~ Special dances (first dance, father-daughter dance, mother-son dance, etc.).
~ A welcome speech or toast by the couple or the host.
~ The lunch or dinner service begins (buffet, plated, or stations).
~ Cake cutting ceremony.
~ Additional speeches or performances.
~ Open dance floor and celebration.
Special Wedding Activities
3:30pm – 4:30pm:
~ Bouquet toss, garter toss, or other planned activities (if desired).
~ Any additional entertainment or surprises for your wedding guests.
~ Additional dancing and mingling.
Continued Dancing & Celebration Timeline
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm:
~ DJ or live band keeps the dance floor lively.
~ Additional food and refreshments as desired (wedding snacks, dessert bar, etc.)
~ Photo booth or other interactive entertainment.
Farewell and Send-Off
5:30 pm:
~ Gather guests for a farewell and thank you from you and the groom.
~ Make any final announcements.
~ To conclude your wedding have a sparkler or flower petal send-off (if desired).
~ Then you and your husband depart and head to your hotel room or head off to your honeymoon!
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