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Pre-Ceremony (Day of)
Facilitate on-time arrival of hair and make-up stylists and instruct them as to where to set up their equipment
Coordinate any pre-wedding deliveries
Ensure all flowers arrive on time and distribute to wedding party
Confirm photographer and videographer arrive on time, and are aware of the day's timeline
Coordinate with transportation vendor so the wedding party departs for the Ceremony as scheduled
Make sure the Groom and Groomsmen are dressed and ready on time
Communicate any last minute details to the wedding party
Communicate with the transportation driver and wedding party so that everyone arrives at the Ceremony on time
Transport wedding party's personal belongings (if needed)
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Reception Management (Day of)
Ensure proper flow of Cocktail Hour food and drinks
Encourage guests to take their seats at the appropriate time
Help guests locate their escort cards and dining tables
Locate Bride, Groom and wedding party and instruct them to stay to the side of main dining room until they receive cue for their introduction
Cue band, DJ or designated emcee when the majority of guests have found their tables and Bride and Groom are ready to be introduced
Cue band/DJ, photographer, videographer and immediate family members of the Bride and Groom when important events take place at reception (i.e. first dance, parent dances, cake cutting, and toasts)
Cue Father of the Bride, Best Man and Maid of Honor when they are about to be announced for toasts
Know the catering service's schedule, and help ensure that guests are served at the appointed time
Prevent and fix any problems that may arise during the event
Remain easily accessible through the entire event in case there are any details the Bride & Groom would like attended to
Distribute final payments/gratuities to vendors at the end of the night
Collect gifts and personal décor items and ensure they reach the designated family member, room and/or vehicle
Coordinate Reception departure for bride and groom.
Pre-Reception (Day of)
Greet vendors and instruct them as to where to set up (i.e. band/DJ, florist, baker and caterer)
Make sure band, DJ or designated emcee can correctly pronounce the wedding party's names (and in the right order) for the introductions
Make sure Cocktail Hour and Reception décor is set up according to plan (if applicable)
Make sure all flowers are set up according to floral order
Make sure reception décor is set up according to plan
Meet with catering staff to re-confirm food timeline
Set up guest book, cake cutting utensils, and champagne flutes
Set up table numbers and menu cards
Set up any amenities baskets in guest restrooms
Set up favor table or place favors at individual seats
Assist catering and/or venue staff with remaining setup needs
Look over guest tables and head table to confirm they are set up properly
Review final set up before guest arrival
Rehearsal Management (day before Wedding)
Work with wedding officiator to choreograph wedding ceremony, processional and recessional
Coordinate with the Ceremony officiator to determine signals or cues that will begin the Ceremony
Remind wedding party of where they need to be the following day, and at what time
Transport any necessary décor items from the Rehearsal Dinner to the Reception location for overnight storing
Establish timelines with DJ
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Meet with Bride and Groom to obtain all details and logistics planned for the wedding day
Create a wedding day timeline
Review any arrangements the couple have previously made with vendors, and update timeline accordingly
Provide advice and recommendations if needed
Ceremony Management (Day of)
Ensure florist has delivered and set up all Ceremony floral arrangements
Distribute all flowers to remaining bridal party and family members
Set up programs and other Ceremony items i.e. guest book, unity candles
Ensure that Ceremony musicians have arrived and direct them as to where to set up
Ensure that Ushers/Groomsmen arrive on time and are ready to escort guests
Ensure designated attendants arrive on time and are ready to pass out programs and assist with the guest book
Alert Ushers/Groomsmen as to when to begin escorting guests to their seats
Coordinate with the Ceremony officiator to determine signals or cues that will begin the Ceremony
Communicate a 'Countdown to I Do' with the wedding party members as the day progresses
Handle any emergencies that may arise
Line up the bridal party for their entrances down the aisle
Cue Ceremony musicians when bridal party is ready to begin processional
Gather family and bridal party for photos after the Ceremony
Transport items from the Ceremony location to the Reception venue and store any items not needed at the Reception