Couples listen up!
It’s Completely Normal If Your Wedding Day Isn’t Perfect
As your professional wedding planner, I want you to know that it’s completely normal if everything doesn’t run perfectly on time on your wedding day.
What To Do If You’re Running Behind Schedule on Your Wedding Day
If you find yourself running behind schedule, don’t panic. Just pivot like the calm, happy couple that you are. Here are five (5) smart fixes to help you get back on track if you are running late on your wedding day.
Follow these steps to help yu minimize the unnecessary stress:
- Get rid of the receiving line. If you are planning to host a receiving line at the end of the ceremony (or the start of the dinner reception), skip it. It will more than likely save you 30 to 60 minutes.
- Trim the timing of your cocktail reception. Confer with the catering or banquet staff to ensure this is okay. If everyone is in agreement, start encouraging your guests to head into the dinner reception starting 20 to 15 minutes prior to the preplanned dinner reception time.
- Bustle your wedding gown during cocktail hour. This process can take up to 15 minutes, so consider bustling the dress as soon as you finish taking pictures.
- Assign someone to help guests find escort cards & seats quickly. After an hour of consuming alcohol, your wedding guests might find it difficult to locate their name on a seating chart in a dimly light foyer. So, having someone available to help them find their names may help speed up the process.
- Build extra time into your wedding day schedule before the big day. The best defense is a good offense.
Stay Calm, Stay Flexible, and Still Deliver a Seamless Experience
Whether you’re a professional wedding planner or a couple planning your dream day, these tips will help you stay calm, stay flexible, and still deliver a seamless experience for your guests.
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Love and Soul Always, Kawania
Photography: Trene Forbes Photography