Sample Wedding Day Timelines

sample timeline

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boutique Wedding with Mountain photos AFTER ceremony

Boutique Wedding with Brunch Timeline

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boutique Wedding With Mountain photos BEFORE ceremony

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boutique Wedding  - With Catered Meal - ONSITE photos only

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boutique Wedding - Light Refreshments Only

11:00am Partner 1 arrives onsite to dress and prepare
12:00pm Partner 2 arrives onsite to dress and prepare (if arriving separately)
12:45-1:15pm Bridal portraits in suite (or as desired by photographer)
1:00pm Guest arrival begins 
1:25pm Guests seated for ceremony
1:30pm Ceremony begins
1:50pm Ceremony concludes  
1:50-2:00pm Informal receiving line / congratulations
2:00–3:00pm Posed photos of Wedding Couple, Wedding Party, Family etc.
2:00-3:00pm Guests enjoy cocktail hour snack(s) and beverages
3:00pm Guests seated for light refreshments 
4:00pm Sparkling Cider Toasts by wedding party if desired
4:15pm Cake Cutting
4:20pm First Dance (if desired)
4:25pm Parent Dances (if desired)
4:30–6:00pm Mingling, Social Time, Cake is served, Dancing if desired etc
6:00pm Guests gathered on front porch for Bubble or Sparkler send off
6:00-6:30pm GHI Staff will help pack up any décor items, leftover food, beverage and cake for you or your family to take with you upon departure.  

boutique wedding
with light refreshments only

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boutique Wedding with Mountain photos AFTER ceremony

Boutique Wedding with Brunch Timeline

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boutique Wedding with Mountain photos BEFORE ceremony

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boutique Wedding - With Catered Meal - ONSITE photos only

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boutique Wedding - Light Refreshments Only

boutique wedding with catered meal

11:00am-1:00pm Partner 1 arrives onsite to dress and prepare (arrive as early as 11am or anytime after)
1:30pm Partner 2 arrives onsite to dress and prepare  
2:30pm Posed Photos in suites (as desired by photographer)
3:00pm Guest arrival begins
3:25pm Guests seated for ceremony 
3:30pm Ceremony begins 
3:50pm Ceremony concludes 
3:50–4:00pm Touch up's, rest, snack as needed before starting photos
4:00–5:00pm Posed photos of Couple, Wedding Party, Family etc.
4:00-5:00pm Guests enjoy cocktail hour 
5:00pm Guests seated for Dinner
6:00pm Sparkling Cider Toast and Speeches by wedding party 
6:15pm Cake Cutting
6:20pm First Dance (if desired)
6:25pm Parent Dances (if desired)
6:30–8:00pm Mingling, Social Time, Cake is served, Dancing if desired etc.
8:00pm Guests gathered on front porch for Bubble or Sparkler send off
8:00-8:30pm GHI Staff will help pack up any décor items, leftover food, beverage and cake for you or your family to take with you upon departure.

*For couples marrying Nov - March during Daylight Saving Time
we recommend moving ceremony time up to 2pm or 2:30pm for best light for photography. Your wedding planners will help you with recommended timing.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boutique Wedding with Mountain Photos AFTER ceremony

Boutique Wedding with Brunch Timeline

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boutique Wedding with Mountain Photos BEFORE ceremony

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boutique Wedding - With Catered Meal - ONSITE photos only

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boutique Wedding - Light Refreshments Only

11:00am - Couple arrives onsite to dress and prepare
1:00pm - First look (first time couple sees one another in wedding attire)
1:15 - 1:30pm - Couple travels with photographer to mountain overlook
1:30 - 2:00pm - Mountain photos
2:00 - 2:15pm - Return travel to Golden Horseshoe
2:15 - 2:45pm - Touch up's for wedding couple, rest, snack etc.
2:30pm - Guest arrival begins
2:45 - 3:15pm - Bridal portraits in dressing suite
3:25pm - Guests seated for ceremony
3:30pm - Ceremony begins
3:50pm - Ceremony concludes
3:50 - 4:00pm - Touch up's, refreshment as needed before photos
4:00 - 5:00pm - Couples Portraits on grounds, Wedding Party & Family Photos
4:00 - 5:00pm - Cocktail hour for guests
5:00 - 6:00pm - Dinner
6:00 - 6:15pm - Toasts
6:15pm - Cake Cutting
6:20pm - First Dance (if desired)
6:25pm - Parent Dances (if desired)
6:30pm - Cake is served to guests
6:30 - 8:00pm - Mingling, Dancing, Open social time
8:00pm - Guests are gathered on front porch for Bubble or Sparkler send off

*For couples being married Nov - March during Daylight Saving Time, we recommend moving the entire schedule up 1-2 hours, to ensure best light for your photography - your wedding planners can help you with this!



Boutique wedding with mOuntain Pics  Before

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boutique Wedding with mountain photos AFTER ceremony

Boutique Wedding with Brunch Timeline

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boutique Wedding with mountain photos BEFORE ceremony

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boutique Wedding - With Catered Meal - ONSITE photos only

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boutique Wedding - Light Refreshments Only

11:00am - Couple arrives onsite to dress and prepare
2:00pm - Guests arrival begins
2:15 - 2:45pm - Bridal portraits in dressing suite
2:55pm - Guests seated for Ceremony
3:00pm - Ceremony begins
3:20pm - Ceremony concludes
3:20pm - 3:30pm - Touch ups before photos, rest, snack as needed
3:30 - 5:00pm - Cocktail hour for guests
3:30pm - 3:45pm - couple travel to mountain overlook with photographer
3:45pm - 4:05pm - mountain photoshoot
4:05pm - 4:20pm - return travel to venue
4:20pm - 5:00pm - Couples portraits, Wedding party and Family Photos
5:00pm - 6:00pm - Dinner
6:00pm - 6:15pm - Toasts
6:15pm - Cake Cutting
6:200pm - First Dance (if desired)
6:20pm - Parent Dances (if desired)
6:30pm - 8:00pm - Cake is served, Mingling, Dancing, Open Social Time
8:00pm - Guests gathered on front porch for sparkler or bubble send off



*For couples being married Nov - March during Daylight Saving Time, we may recommend bumping the entire schedule up an hour or so to ensure best light for your photography!



MOUNTAIN PHOTOS AFTER CEREMONY

sample wedding timelines:

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boutique Wedding with mountain photos AFTER ceremony

Boutique Wedding with Brunch Timeline

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boutique Wedding with mountain photos BEFORE ceremony

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boutique Wedding - With Catered Meal - ONSITE photos only

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boutique Wedding - Light Refreshments Only

9:00am Partner #1 arrives onsite to dress and prepare 
10am - Partner #2 arrives onsite to dress and preare (if arriving separately)
1030am - Guest arrival begins
11:25am - Guests seated for ceremony
11:30am - Ceremony begins
11:50am - Cermeony concludes
11:50 - 12:00pm - Touch up's, rest, etc prior to photos for couple
12::00 - 1:00pm - Cocltail hour for guests
12:00 -1:00pm - Photos on grounds for Couple, Wedding Party, Family
1:00pm - 2:00pm - Catered Brunch
2:00 - 2:15pm - Speeches and Toasts
2:15 pm - Cake Cutting
2:20pm - First Dance (if desired)
2:25pm - Parent Dances (if desired)
2:30 - 4:00pm - Cake is served, Mingling, Social Time etc.
4:00pm - Bubble Send off , Guest Departure
Optional Add on of Mountain Photoshoot for Wedding Couple as offered by their photographer
4:15 - 4:30 - Travel to mountain overlook
4:30 - 5:00 - Mountain Photoshoot
5:00 - 5:15pm - Return to venue to change and pick up belongings before departing

EARLY WEDDING BRUNCH TIMELINE