Decently And In Order

A wedding is a big event with lots going on. There are family members, bridal party, vendors and friends to organize as you get ready, have photos, remember to eat, have your ceremony and reception. It's wise to have a schedule set and someone to make sure all is going according to the plan. After searching the internet, the schedule below is based on what Ayla and Rob have planned for their wedding with regards to time and activities.

7 a.m. – Golf for Groomsmen and friends

8 a.m. – Breakfast

8:30 a.m. – Bride showers

9:30 a.m. – Make sure bag is ready to go for honeymoon night & survival kit.

10 a.m. – Hair

11 a.m. – Make-up

Noon – Light Lunch then drive to Riverhouse

1 p.m. – Bride and bridesmaids dress and do last minute touch ups       (photographer at Riverhouse). Groom showering/shaving. Making sure his bag is ready for honeymoon night.

2 p.m. – Bridal photos (Bride, Bridesmaids, MOB, DOB and grandparents).   Groom heading to Riverhouse – Groom/Groomsmen dressing at Riverhouse.

3 p.m. – Groom photos (Groom, Groomsmen, MOG, DOG)

4 p.m. – Prayer between bride and groom. Music begins. Groomsmen seat guests.

4:25 p.m. – Wedding ceremony (See wedding ceremony schedule)

5:15 p.m. – Bridal couple and party photos (Guests into reception hall)

6-6:15 p.m. – Intro to Reception

6:30 p.m. – Dinner (6:45 p.m: sunset is at 7 p.m. if you want a picture together)

7 p.m. – Toasts

7:15 p.m. – First Dance and other dances (Daddy/Daughter; Mother/Son)

7:30 p.m. – Dance Floor opens

8 p.m. – Cake Cutting

8:30 p.m. – Bouquet toss/Garter Toss

8:30 p.m. – Dance the Night Away

9:45 p.m. – Dollar Dance

10 p.m. – Newlyweds send-off

1 Corinthians 14:40 says: "All things should be done decently and in order," so hopefully this will help with organization and keeping the flow. Tweak as necessary!

Discussion: Are you more of a free flowing person or scheduler? What changes would you make to this schedule? What events may require less or more time?

Prayer: Lord God, we can't possibly prepare for spontaneous adjustments to the wedding day, but it certainly helps to have a schedule set for the day. Thank you, Lord, for advising us in your Word to be prepared and have an itinerary. We pray all goes well the day of both our children's weddings. In Christ, Amen.