Church Wedding Itinerary Outline
Date: November 28, 2050
Location: [Church Name & Address]
Officiant: [Name of Officiant]
Pre-Ceremony
Time | Event | Details |
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12:00 PM | Bride and bridal party arrive | Arrival at the church |
12:30 PM | Groom and groomsmen arrive | Groom and groomsmen arrive at the church |
12:45 PM | Guests begin to arrive | Ushers greet guests and direct them to their seats |
1:00 PM | Wedding coordinator checks setup | Ensures everything is in place |
1:30 PM | Photographer/videographer arrives | Pre-ceremony moments captured |
Ceremony Procession
Time | Event | Details |
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1:45 PM | Bridal party positions for procession | The bridal party prepares for the procession |
1:50 PM | Prelude music begins | Soft background music plays |
1:55 PM | Processional starts | Ushers guide guests, bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girl, and ring bearer |
2:00 PM | Bride walks down the aisle | Bride walks with escort to the altar |
Main Wedding Ceremony
Time | Event | Details |
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2:05 PM | Opening prayer/greeting by the officiant | The officiant welcomes guests and starts the ceremony |
2:10 PM | Exchange of vows and rings | Couple exchanges vows and rings |
2:20 PM | Unity ceremony (if applicable) | Unity candle, sand pouring, or other symbolic ceremony |
2:25 PM | Special readings or prayers | Family or friends may do readings or prayers |
2:30 PM | Officiant pronounces couple married | The couple is officially married |
2:35 PM | Kiss the bride | The couple shares their first kiss as a married couple |
Recessional
Time | Event | Details |
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2:40 PM | Recessional music begins | Recessional music plays as the couple exits the altar |
2:45 PM | Newlyweds exit the church | The bridal party follows the couple out of the church |
Post-Ceremony (Photos and Departure)
Time | Event | Details |
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2:50 PM | Formal photos inside the church | Newlyweds and immediate family take photos |
3:15 PM | Guests exit to the reception venue | Guests leave the church for the reception venue (if applicable) |
3:30 PM | Newlyweds depart for reception | Newlyweds head to the reception |
Reception
Time | Event | Details |
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4:00 PM | Guests arrive at the reception | Guests arrive at the reception venue |
4:30 PM | Cocktail hour | Light appetizers and drinks are served |
5:30 PM | Grand entrance of the couple | Newlyweds make their grand entrance |
6:00 PM | Dinner served | Dinner is served to the guests |
7:00 PM | Toasts and speeches | Family and friends give toasts and speeches |
7:30 PM | First Dance | The couple shares their first dance |
8:00 PM | Cake cutting | The couple cuts the wedding cake |
8:30 PM | Dancing and celebration | Dancing and celebrations begin |
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