Wedding Timeline Tutorial by DJFrancisco
How To: Wedding Timeline Tutorial
Learn to Plan Your Wedding Timeline!
Welcome to our Wedding Timeline Tutorial! This video provides a comprehensive guide to planning your wedding reception timeline from a DJ’s perspective. While it doesn’t cover every detail, it addresses about 90% of what you’ll need to plan the perfect event. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed helping brides piece together their wedding day, watching as they methodically organize every detail.
This tutorial focuses on the key moments of your reception, from the guests’ arrival and grand introductions to the first dance and final song of the night. It walks you through the sequence of events to ensure everything flows smoothly. Although it’s tailored to a DJ’s viewpoint, it will greatly assist you in organizing your wedding day.
Video Summary
Welcome, everyone! This is Simply Frank from Elegante Entertainment. In this video, we’ll guide you through creating a 4-hour wedding reception timeline using Evernote, an app available on iPad, iPhone, Android, and laptops.
Guests Arrival
- Arrival Time: 6:00 PM
- Initial Setup: Allow 15 minutes for guests to get settled (6:00 to 6:15 PM).
Grand Introductions
- Introduction Timing: 6:15 PM
- Bridal Party: Decide if the bridal party will be introduced separately or with the bride and groom.
- Introduction Options: Choose between one song for all introductions or separate songs for the bridal party and the bride and groom.
- Introduction Format: Options include “Mr. and Mrs. [Last Name],” “Mr. and Mrs. [First Names] [Last Name],” or just “[First Names] [Last Name].”
First Dance
- Timing: 6:30 PM
- Song Selection: Choose a song for the first dance.
Dinner Blessing
- Blessing: 6:45 PM
- Blessing Speaker: Decide who will give the blessing and ensure they are prepared.
- Dinner Announcement: Announce dinner following the blessing.
Dinner Service
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Style: Buffet or sit-down dinner. Announce accordingly.
- Music: Select genres or specific artists for dinner music (e.g., Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra, Luis Miguel for bilingual weddings).
Toasts
- Timing: 7:45 PM
- Speakers: Identify who will give the toasts (usually the best man and maid of honor).
- Order: Arrange toasts so that the most skilled speaker goes last.
Bride and Groom Speeches
- Timing: 8:00 PM
- Option: Consider allowing the bride and groom to give a speech or thank you.
Cake Cutting
- Timing: 8:15 PM
- Song: Choose a fun, upbeat song for the cake cutting.
Formal Dances
- Timing: 8:30 PM
- First Dance: If not done earlier, schedule it here.
- Other Dances: Plan for dances such as father-daughter or mother-son. Choose appropriate songs for each dance.
Open Dancing
- Timing: 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Music: Mix of popular songs and line dances to encourage participation.
Bouquet and Garter Toss
- Bouquet Toss: 9:45 PM – Announce with a background song.
- Garter Toss: 10:00 PM – Announce with a separate song for the removal and toss.
Additional Formalities
- Dollar Dance: Optional addition, can be scheduled during open dancing.
- La Vibora de la Mar: Traditional Mexican dance popular in bilingual weddings.
Final Open Dancing and Send-Off
- Final Dancing: 10:15 PM – Additional open dancing after formalities.
- Send-Off: 10:45 PM – Choose a send-off option such as sparklers, rose petals, or bubbles.
Conclusion
- Timeline Flexibility: Adjust timings as needed based on the flow of the event.
- Vendor Coordination: Ensure catering and other services are aligned with your timeline.
- Questions: Feel free to leave questions in the comments for further clarification.
Closing
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