| The Time of Your Life (The benefits of being on time on your wedding day) Time is something that is going to fly by on your wedding day, and being on time is important to getting the most of your day. Giving your photographer the time needed to get all the shots you have on your must take list... Getting your cocktail hour started on time so you get the full hour that you have paid for... Being ready for any vendor who may have another wedding after yours... hair, make up, officiant, live ceremony musicians, these vendors will all have a space of time that's yours, and a time they may become another Bride's. Many couples scrimp and save, work overtime, skip eating in restaurants, attending events that involve a purchasing ticket, and shop around to make sure they get the best deals on everything.... and then they run late on the wedding day. Starting a half hour late to a 5 hour 40k event is $4,000.00 worth of something that you have paid for that you're not getting now. If you need a Day of Coordinator to keep things flowing smoothly, a good DOC pays for them self by doing nothing more than keeping you on schedule. I know some brides are nervous about vendors being on time, but NEVER lie to your vendors about your start time. It is inextricably linked to the time we leave. Paying your hall, DJ or Band, Photographer and other vendors for an extra hour to compensate can be costly, and with a day wedding it is not always an option. If there are religious or cultural reasons that your ceremony needs to be longer than the half hour that most catering halls schedule, or if you know your guests need some more flexibility with the start time, you may want to consider a different location such as a museum, arboretum, historic site or mansion. This will allow you to schedule some breathing room in between. The other option is booking the ceremony site at the hall for an hour of time instead of the half hour. Another thing that's important is claiming the moments that are important to you. If you don't do this they'll be lost in the wave of everyone else's joy and scheduling needs. So remember to come together and pause for a moment to just watch, drink in the moment and create a shared memory of your day. Do you two want a moment alone after the ceremony to just say "OMG we did it!" Do you as the Bride want a moment with your dad or your parents before you walk down the aisle? Any moment that you want to call your own... Tell your Maitre-D, Planner, DOC, Maid of Honor, DOC, or Bridal Attendant to ensure that they don't fly by in the whirlwind of the day. Just my advice! |
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