Wedgail featured in Long Island Bride & Groom

So excited to be quoted in the March 2016 issue of Long Island Bride & Groom. Giving advice on all things weddings and being a wedding expert is a job that I love. In this issue, I give advice on things couples can do the day after the wedding with guests. So, check out Long Island Bride & Groom -  Food, Glorious, Food section which is available on line digital format and hard copy via snail mail.

Kick Start your New Year - Reset 2016 (one-on-one Coaching)

After receiving emails almost daily about mentoring and coaching, I am freeing up some time on my calendar to do just that - coach! I have always enjoying sharing my journey in this up and down industry. So, if you want to spend time with me and figure out what is working and not working for your business - now is the time. Space is limited.

Reach me at info@gailjohnsonweddings.com for more information.

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)

Creative Wedding Session - How to Kill the Consultation

Make sure you sign up - you don't want to miss this event. Creative Wedding Sessions line-up has been announced and I'm so exciting to share tips on "How to Kill the Consultation".

We can’t wait to see you there! http://bit.ly/1E4n823