How to Create A Wedding Day Timeline

Anyone planning a wedding knows that a GREAT timeline is the key to the perfect day. Make sure your check out Junebug Weddings' blog on how to create a Wedding Day Timeline. I'm thrilled to have contributed to this article and how that it helps those planning their special day with logistics.

Photo: Bradley Hanson Photography

Sample Timeline:

*this is just a sample timeline and probably won’t fit your event perfectly

8:00am—Hair and Makeup (depends on how many people are being serviced)
2:00pm—Wedding party photos start at hotel
4:00pm—First look
4:00–6:00pm— Vendors arrive for setup – two hours before ceremony (depends on the amount of decor being installed)
5:30pm—Guests arrive for wedding/Pre-ceremony music starts
5:45pm – Wedding Party line-up
6:00pm—Ceremony start
6:30pm—Ceremony ends
6:30pm—Cocktail hour starts
7:15pm—Move guests into dinner
Introduction of Wedding Party
Introduction of Bride & Groom
7:30pm—First dance
Welcome
7:45pm—Dinner served
8:45 pm – Cake Cutting/Toasts
Special Parent Dances (Father-Daughter & Mother-Son/Fraternity or Sorority Songs)
9:00pm—General dancing music starts
10:00pm—Garter/Bouquet Toss
10:15pm – Dancing
11:00pm – Car arrives/Exit
11:00pm—Breakdown (typically 1 hour load out)

(source: Gail Johnson Weddings and Events)

A Charming Love Story at Omni Amelia Island - Day 3

I was among a handful of wedding planners and event insiders invited to spend time at the Omni Hotel Amelia Island Resort. All things must come to an end - so this is my last post on A Charming Love Story at Omni Amelia Island. We had the most delightful brunch overlooking the Ocean Links #6 golf course and beach. The Chef prepared a meal for a groom's rehearsal complete with mini purple potatoes and golf theme inspired table by PRI. After brunch, we headed to the Presidential Suite to hang out before our shuttle took us to the airport. Thank you so much staff at Omni for working so hard to put together a beautiful event (Carol, Emily, Whitney, Mary, Chef and the staff of the Omni)

Orange slices, bacon, sausage

Best French toast with berries

Brunch with Chef

Brunch overlooking the beach and gold course

Brunch styling 

Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite 

Just Charmed - The End!

A Charming Love Story at Omni Amelia Island - Day 2 Evening

This afternoon at the Omni Amelia island Plantation revolved around pool time, beach time and the spa before the evening reception. I had the best facial at the spa, it was an hour spent with much needed pampering. I could have stayed at the spa all day...the staff was so attentive and friendly. Later the staff turned up the fun - party central on the beach....I had so much fun at the interactive food stations. The DJ was so good and even joined us on the dance floor to bust a move! Talking about the perfect Day - this was it!

Pool time

Practicing my princess wave

Spa day - I could have stay here all day!

Omni Amelia Island Spa

Ceremony setup on the beach

Dinner Reception on the Beach

Soup Station

PRI tablescape 

Sweet potato & French fries station

Smoked tenderloin station

Wedding cake

Late evening Treat

A Charming Love Story at Omni Amelia Island - Day 2 Morning

Day 2 started with breakfast under the Oak trees overseeing the tennis court at the Racket Park. I started with glam shot in the hotel lobby - thanks Tami! I'm wearing my favorite Yellow Sun Dress from Anthro. Chef created so many speciality dishes that I'm still drooling. The tablescapes under the oak trees by PRI were truly breathtaking. Yep, I will coming back to Omni Amelia Island with my clients and family.

Hotel lobby

Mimosa and Fresh Squeezed juices

Chef doing this thing!

Fresh hot sauce made by Chef with my name - ohhh!

It doesn't get any better than this...

Talking with Tami

These are the largest cookies EVER!

Ok, the Pistachio was favorite flavor

Learning how to drive a Segway 

Shuttle on to lunch at the Greenhouse

Drink up!

Lunch in chef's greenhouse

Farm Table, Wheat Grass and variety of seating options 

Check out this bar

Lunch tables cape

Chicken cooked to perfection!

Berries, lemon curd and shortbread dessert

A Charming Love Story at Omni Amelia Island - Day 1 Evening

After everyone checked into their rooms and were refreshed, we were shuttled to the Marsh View Terrace & Walker's Landing. The resort is so large and options so vast that you can have your wedding or event in any number of locations on the property. PRI Decor showcase some out of the box decor and special touches - a few i may even steal - lol!

Lovely in the round ceremony set-up 

Entertainment provided for every event

Dress courtesy of Talk with Tami - thank you! 

Rustic, woodsy ceremony with twinkle lights

Cocktails and dinner

Custom name tags - adorable

Chef's presentation - oh....my.yummy

A Charming Love Story at Omni Amelia Island - Day 1 Morning

Omni Hotel Amelia Island Plantation - The best Cesar Salad with grilled Shrimp for lunch was fresh, tasting and seasoned to perfection. I was so lucky to have Talking with Tami hang with me. We never laughed or talked so much..we soaked up every bit of Florida sunshine.

Lunch at Oceanside - best shrimp salad

Me styling & profiling

Talking with Tami

I'm still on cloud nine after visiting the beautiful venue Omni Amelia Island Plantation. The staff
catered to our every needs from receiving red velvet cupcakes - a sweet surprise. And, let's talk about those Pandora charm bracelet and a special charm for each day. We were net by John, he was so funny, crazy and always there when you needed anything. The Omni is a hidden gem, there is so much to do and see - it was paradise. Wait until I continue this blog post about the staff - WOW! They are superstars and experts in the field - making every wedding and event unique.

Ryan greeted us as we arrive at the Jacksonville airport - he hung out with us and was so much fun

Our drive gave us a complete history of the island and hotel

Yep, my favorite cupcake - Red Velvet was waiting on me! 

View from my hotel balcony

My dream hotel room - complete with comfy bed

Pandora Charm Bracelet and Jewelry Tree