Free Church Wedding Itinerary Outline Template
Church Wedding Itinerary Outline
Date: November 28, 2050
Location: [Church Name & Address]
Officiant: [Name of Officiant]
Pre-Ceremony
|
Time |
Event |
Details |
|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
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 |
