Create Your Event Timeline
Need to Know:
DATE OF YOUR EVENT
COUPLE’S FULL NAMES
LOCATION OF ALL EVENTS (CEREMONY & RECEPTION)
GUEST COUNT (BREAKDOWN OF 21+ VS UNDER 21)
RENTAL COMPANIES DELIVERY & PICKUP SCHEDULE FOR YOUR EVENT
Rehearsal Day
1 hour rehearsal is included in your rental of The Cookery. If you’re planning on having your rehearsal off-site, please list the time/location.
Note: The Cookery doors will be unlocked 15 minutes prior to your booked rehearsal time.
Your Event Day
Please note the following information on your timeline.
Access time at The Cookery (4 hours prior to your start time)
Who will be arriving (and their time of arrival) for set-up? (caterer, dessert vendor, photographer, florist, DJ, chalkboard artist, etc.)
Will there be a first look? If so, what time will the first look happen and where in the venue?
Will there be pre-event family photos at The Cookery? What time are the guests for those photos arriving?
When will the officiant arrive?
Event start time. Please note: your event start time is always 30 minutes prior to the start time of your ceremony (if your ceremony is at The Cookery). This is due to guests arriving, using the restroom and getting settled.
Is there a shuttle bus arriving with your guests? If so, what time will it arrive?
Ceremony start time.
Ceremony end time.
Cocktail hour start time.
Bar start time/package.
Where is the wedding party during this time? Are there family/wedding party/couples photos happening? If so, where?
Cocktail hour end time.
Announcements/Guests Transition rooms.
These events may occur at different times throughout the event for every couple. Please note on your timeline when and where the following are happening:
Welcome/Blessing
First dance
Parents dance
Toasts
AV/slideshow or any applicable presentations
Cake cutting/dessert served
Any additional activities/special performances
Bouquet and/or garter toss
Dinner start time and meal style
Is water pre-set at each place setting?
Is there a champagne toast?
Is there tableside wine?
When does open dancing begin? Is there dancing?
Bar end time/last call time
Last song time
Formal exit time, location, and is there celebratory decor (i.e. glow sticks, ribbon wands, etc.)
Event end time
Cleanup hour ends
Event Notes
Favors?
Assigned seats, assigned tables, or open seating?
Saving the cake topper or not?
When are flowers being picked up?
List all the addresses of all locations
Do you have a wedding hashtag?
Do you have a guest book?
Friendly Reminder: No items can be left overnight unless previous arrangements have been made with a vendor and The Cookery. All items must be removed during the 1 hour of breakdown.
Photo Credit: Joanna Sue Photography
Please include a list of all your vendors. Your vendor list should include:
Full Name of Business | Business Type | Name of Contact | Cell Phone Number | Email
Example: The Cookery | Venue | Nick Hawthorne-Johnson | 919-908-8974 | hello@durhamcookery.com