What is a wedding day timeline for the bridal party?

Start by agreeing a getting-ready time with your stylists and your bridal party. Work backwards from the ceremony start time. A typical order is hair and makeup, then dressing, then a quiet moment for you, then group photos before the ceremony if you want them. After the ceremony, the bridal party usually joins the drinks reception, then moves to the meal, speeches and dancing. Give each person a clear job, such as holding your bouquet, adjusting your train or rounding people up for photos. Build in at least 15 minutes of buffer between each stage, because things always run late. If you are having a legal ceremony in England or Wales, remember you need two witnesses, so confirm who they are and tell them when to be ready. For a Church of England or Church in Wales wedding, check with the vicar about banns or a licence, and ask about their preferred arrival time. Keep the timeline written down and share it with the whole bridal party the day before, so everyone knows where to be and when.