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Why Make a Wedding Reception Timeline?

  • By offthechartentertainemnt
  • 22 Aug, 2017
Why Make a Wedding Reception Timeline?
One thing that some bridal couples have chosen to do is create and post a wedding reception timeline. Here are some reasons to consider why you should.
Here are some reasons to consider:
  • A wedding reception timeline helps ensure that everyone is where they should be at the appointed time
    As your wedding reception goes on, it’s possible that the bridal party will scatter to the bar or even outside to attend to other business (such as the decorating of your getaway car!). Important members of your family and good friends might also need to step away for a short time. If they know when each activity is taking place, though, then they won’t miss the cutting of the cake or the bouquet toss.
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  • A wedding reception timeline will help keep impatience at bay
    No matter how much fun everyone is having, there will always be one or two guests who ask when the “next thing” will happen. A timeline will answer those questions before they’re asked, and it will allow those who need some fresh air or a bathroom break to do so without worrying that they’ll miss something important.
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  • A wedding reception timeline keeps you and your wedding entertainer on track
    If you need to leave your reception location at a certain time, either because you have only reserved it for a specific number of hours, or because you have to be on your way to leave for your honeymoon, the timeline will ensure that you get to every event before time runs out. As a bonus, it will also give your guests a visual cue that the evening is about to wind down. At a successful wedding reception, your friends and family will be having so much fun, they might not realize that the night is about to be over!
If you do decide to have a wedding reception timeline, be sure to talk to your wedding entertainment company to be sure that you’ve allotted enough time for each event. The last thing you want to do is rush through activities in order to do the next one “on time.” Also, plan on being flexible. Some of the most entertaining parts of your wedding aren’t able to be scheduled, because they are impromptu and candid. Let those moments happen and don’t worry too much about sticking to the timeline religiously. Use the timeline as a flexible tool that will help you fully enjoy your special day, but don’t let it add to your stress level!
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