For those who are stressing over their wedding day schedule, wondering how they're ever going to accomplish so much within the 24 hours of the wedding day, have no fear! We've provided you a timeline of a typical wedding day for your perusal. Remember, you can always adjust the schedule to match predetermined auspicious timings you may have or rearrange the activities to suit your personal preference. For example, you can start the second half at 5pm instead of 4pm, if you're not holding the solemnization ceremony on the same day. Or instead of resting during the two-hour break, you may wish to use that time to head outdoors for photo-taking.
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5.30am
Bridal makeup artist arrives at Bride’s home
6.30am
Photographer, Videographer & Bridesmaids arrive at Bride’s home
Bridesmaid start preparing gatecrashing items
* Things to note : Most photographers and videographers charge a surcharge if they have to arrive earlier than 6:30am. This usually only applies to brides who are Teochews or have auspicious timings.
6:45am
Wedding car arrives at Groom’s home
7.00am
Brothers arrive at Groom’s home
7.10am
Groom & brothers leave for Bride’s home
7.30am
Veiling for Bride with Bride's parents
8.00am
Bride’s brother to open the car door upon arrival
9.00am
Gatecrash games
* Play games at a big area for more space and photos will be much nicer. Void decks are always the best option.
9.30am
Groom & brothers enter Bride’s home
9.45am
Bridal party leaves for Groom’s home
Bridal Party proceeds to a nearby park for photoshoot with the couple
10.10am
Arrive at Groom’s home for Tea Ceremony & breakfast
10.30am
Load all equipment for Evening Banquet into wedding car
10:40am
Change into tea dress
11.00am
Leave for Bride’s home
11.30am
Arrive at Bride’s home for Tea Ceremony & lunch
12pm
Leave for hotel to rest (Photographer and Videographer dismissed)
2.00pm
Arrive at hotel, check in, etc. Brothers & sisters to help carry all the equipment required for the Evening Banquet (laptop, thumb drive, 2 CDs, reception desk decorations, etc.)
3.30pm
Makeup artist arrives at hotel
4.00pm
Brothers & sisters can rest in helpers’ room, if they wish
4.45pm
Brothers arrive back at hotel
Meet with Banquet Captain to run through banquet details (music, programme, beverages, etc.)
Test and ensure sound system is ready; play the music for march-in and presentation of 1st course of dinner one time through
Brief Banquet Captain on the finalised programme
5.30pm
Set up laptop & projector for photo montage
5.30pm
Photographer and Videographer arrives at hotel
5.50pm
Arrival of guests for Solemnization Ceremony
Arrival of Justice of the Peace
Prepare ang pow for Justice of Peace. Est amount $80 to $188
6.00pm
Solemnization Ceremony
6.20pm
Solemnization Ceremony ends. See Justice of the Peace off & give him Ang Bao
6.30pm
Bride goes up to change into wedding gown
Emcees to meet with Banquet Captain to review hosting details & run through scripts
Sisters to help set up reception tables:
Guest list
2x guest signature books
2x Ang Bao boxes
2x wedding photo albums
Car park coupons
Floral rose arrangement (provided by hotel)
Pens for signing the guest book
Bride & Groom wedding banner/signage
Set up of Instant Photo Booth
Set up & test-run video montage on laptop & projector
Ensure that the wedding banquet dinner tables are ready & that the table numbers are correct
6.45pm
Latest time for families of Bride & Groom to stand by at the reception table
7.00pm
Arrival of guests (pre-dinner cocktail starts)
Instant Photo Booth Commence
7.20pm
Bride to arrive at cocktail area
7.45pm
Banquet Captain to confirm with reception desk on 90% attendance at final 15-minute interval
8.00pm or 90% attendance
Ensure all guests are seated
8.00pm
Bride & Groom to stand by for 1st March-In
Emcees to get ready
Receptionists to join dinner
*2 Receptionists to stay behind to guard the Ang Bao box & entertain latecomers
8.10pm
Screening of photo montage
8.15pm
1st March-In
Cake-cutting Ceremony
Dinner commences
Presentation of 1st course of dinner
8.40pm
Clear reception table
Bring up photo albums, gifts, etc. up to bridal suite
Leave guest list & floor plan on reception table for latecomers, if any
*2 receptionists to stand by at the reception table for 10 minutes to entertain latecomers, if any
Treasurers to bring Ang Bao box & gifts to bridal suite & store in safe
Instant Print Booth Ends
8.55pm – 9.15pm
After 2nd course, Bride & Groom go to bridal suite to change
9.25pm
(After 4th course)
Emcees stand by
2nd March-In & Champagne-pouring Ceremony
9.30pm
Emcees invite both families & friends for Grand Toast
9.35pm
Speech by Groom
9.40pm onwards
Bride & Groom proceed to tables for photo-taking
Brothers help to prepare each table for photo-taking with the couple
10.20pm
Change into tea dress to bid guests farewell (optional)
10.30pm
Dessert served
Bride & Groom meet all brothers, sisters, family members to take group shots
10.40pm
Form receiving line to bid guests farewell
End
Total Photography and Videography Hours = 10 Hours
6:30am to 12pm - 4.5 hours
5:30pm to 11pm - 5.5 hours
Written by Kally Tay
Edited by Priscilla
* Kally Tay is a writer who used to be a bride from Annabel Law Productions and a friendship blossomed with Bel after her wedding. She loves to share her knowledge of being a mum and her corporate experiences though her blog at Middle Me.
