It's that busy time of year again where I spend a record amount of my time creating the itinerary for wedding couple's special day.
The itinerary is a guideline. It is meant to help you feel at ease that everything has been accounted for and key players have an anchor to refer to.
My itinerarys are pretty complex because they are made up of a preparation section, an entertainment section, a decor section.......and so it goes on. I also include suppliers requirements including arrival times, special requests from the bride etc. Then I go through it all with everyone involved to make sure that no 2 individual requirements clash in a way that will cause havoc on the day of the wedding.
Creating an itinerary for your big day is an absolute must if you want to keep track of who should be where and when. But be careful not to fall into the trap of setting such strict timescales that you start to have a mini nervous break down when some activities don't run exactly to schedule! That is why it is advisable to pass on the responsibility to someone else. Regardless of who this person is make sure that you have complete confidence that they not only understand what is important to you but also have the ability to to handle any problems along the way. They also need to be prepared to do some running around on the day to check instructions are being carried out. A friend or relative with management skills is a safe bet but failing that, call the Wedding Doctor and ask about my Wedding Day Co-ordination Package!
Some useful things to remember to include in your itinerary:
Mobile telephone numbers of all the suppliers
Running order of the day
Arrival/delivery times of each supplier
Delivery of all personal items to the reception venue
Arrival times of bridal party to the reception venue
Point of contact for the suppliers when they arrive
Most importantly remember to enjoy your wedding day!
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