Planning a wedding in Indiana at first may seem a little overwhelming. The good news is, I don’t think it has to be.

I firmly believe you can plan a beautiful wedding in two months or two years.  For this reason you won’t find a specific monthly timeline, just a suggested order of operations.

The day of the week, the weather, time of sunset, and whether or not you are doing a first look, all directly impact your schedule!

 

Wedding Days WITHOUT a First Look [ Mid March – Mid October ]

11:00 – Venue opens, Arrive Onsite, Decorate

2:30 – Put on your dress

3:00 – Photos separately

4:00 – Return to dressing rooms to relax

4:30 – Ceremony

5:00 – Bar Opens

5:00 – Family photos – Family MUST be ready and stay close

*Please make sure you have a WRITTEN list of family photos needed

5:45 – Bridal Party Photos

6:15 – Couples Portraits

6:45 – Announcement into Reception

6:50 – Cut the Cake

6:55 – Blessing

7:00 – Buffet Opens

7:45 – Toasts

8:00 – First Dances

10:00 – Pack Gifts Into Car

10:15 – Last call at the Bar

10:30 – Final Song & Bar Closes

10:45 – Say Goodbyes, Remove Items From Bridal Suites, etc.

11:30 PM – Venue closes

 

Wedding Days With a First Look [ Mid March – Mid October ]

11:00 – Venue opens, Arrive Onsite, Decorate

1:30 – Put on your dress

2:30 – First look photos

3:15 – Photos with the bridal party

3:45 – Family photos – YOUR FAMILY HAS TO BE READY ON TIME

*Please make sure you have a WRITTEN list of family photos needed

4:45 – Return to bridal suites to relax

5:15 – Ceremony

5:45 – Bar Opens

5:45 – Couples Portraits

6:30 – Announcement into Reception

6:35 – Cut the Cake

6:40 – Blessing

6:45 – Buffet Opens

7:30 – Toasts

7:45 – First Dances

10:00 – Pack Gifts Into Car

10:15 – Last call at the Bar

10:30 – Final Song & Bar Closes

10:45 – Say Goodbyes, Remove Items From Bridal Suites, etc.

11:30 PM – Venue Closes

 

It’s always a good idea to allow some flexibility on your schedule if you are expecting bad weather.  You may not have planned on a First Look, but you are set on those dreamy outdoor photos!  Look for weather breaks throughout the day where you can have an opportunity to get those important photos taken.