The summer wedding season 2018 is upon us, so I thought it’s about time I explore how your wedding day at Ever After will work. Every venue will work in different ways, which is why it’s important to find a venue which works for you and your day…
The Day Before
You will have access to the venue from 2pm the day before your wedding (either Friday for a Saturday wedding, or Tuesday for a Wednesday wedding… obvs!). We will have spent the morning getting the venue ready for your arrival, and once you arrive the place is yours! Make yourselves at home in the cottage, or have an explore with your spouse-to-be (why not take your photographer along too…?!).
Photo: Richard Murgatroyd
Either myself (Bethany) or Nicola will have a brief sit-down with you to go through the final running of your day, and take any bits off your hands (such as place names & favours) ready for setup the next day. Any last minute questions or worries you have can be chatted through then, so that you’ve got the rest of your afternoon & evening to relax and enjoy!
Your Wedding Day – Setup
Ever After’s team will usually arrive from 9am and start setting up for your big day! You, of course, will be relaxing, eating breakfast, having your hair & make-up done, and laughing with your bridesmaids. Lifting a finger is a no-go for the bride on the morning of the wedding; leave it to us.
Photo: Richard Murgatroyd
We’ll have everything ready at least 30 minutes, if not an hour, before guests are due to arrive.
Your Wedding Day – The Timeline of Events
Below is a link to our suggested timeline of events for the big day. This is a guideline based on the timings we believe to work the best, but as it is your day, the timings are entirely up to you.
Ever After suggested timings for your day copy
We will setup, serve, and clear away all arrival drinks. Myself and Nicola will get the ushers to guide guests to their seats for the ceremony, and co-ordinate you & your bridesmaids entrances. We’ll be there to give you 30 minute, 10 minute, and 5 minute warnings, and make sure you look absolutely perfect for your walk down the aisle.
Photo: Freckle Photography
Following your ceremony, guests will be guided down onto the lawns for the drinks reception (weather permitting). Our waitresses will again serve guests with their drinks and make sure they never have an empty glass! This is usually the best time for you & your new husband to sneak off for those all-important couple shots.
Photo: Freckle Photography
When it’s time for the wedding breakfast, our team will help get guests seated and co-ordinate your entrance to the marquee (including telling the best man or trusted usher what to say to introduce you!). The catering team will take care of you throughout the meal, whilst behind-the-scenes, myself, Nicola, and Steven will add the necessary finishing touches for your evening reception.
When it’s time for tea & coffee, the whole EA team will clear the marquee and set it up ready for the evening, before co-ordinating your cake cutting and first dance. The evening festivities will then begin and you can relax in the knowledge that your wedding day has been perfect!
Photo: Ben Selway
