What is a wedding day timeline for a wedding planner?

Your wedding planner will begin the timeline several weeks ahead, confirming every supplier's arrival time, the venue's opening hours, and the legal requirements for your ceremony. On the day, they arrive early to oversee setup, check the room layout, and meet each supplier as they arrive. They keep a master schedule with every event, from the registrar's arrival to the caterers' service times and the DJ's setup. During the ceremony, they stand at the back, ready to help guests and ensure the processional runs smoothly. At the reception, they manage the flow between drinks, meal, speeches and dancing, and they handle any problems, such as a late supplier or a missing buttonhole, without involving you. They also confirm the legal details, such as the two witnesses in England and Wales, and that the marriage schedule is signed correctly. If you are having a religious ceremony, they will check with the officiant about banns or a licence. At the end of the night, they oversee the clearing up and make sure you leave with your gifts and personal items.