Our Wedding Day Timeline

3:30 PM
Guests begin to arrive.

4:00 PM
Ceremony begins at Hidden Acres Lakeside.

4:30 – 5:30 PM
Cocktail Hour & Appetizers at Bella Terra.
Bridal party photos during this time.

5:30 PM
DJ invites guests to be seated.
Bride gets bustled.

5:40 PM
Grand Entrance of Bridal Party & Bride & Groom.

5:45 PM
First Dance.

5:50 PM
Speeches & Toasts:

  • Maid of Honor

  • Best Man

  • Parents

6:00 PM
Blessing of the Meal.

6:05 PM
Dinner served (Couple first; tables dismissed by DJ).

6:30 PM
Couple greets tables (30–40 mins).

6:50 PM
Father/Daughter & Stepfather/Daughter Dance.

6:55 PM
Mother/Son Dance.

7:00 PM
Cake Cutting.

7:10 PM
Garter & Bouquet Toss.

7:15 PM
Honeymoon Dance.

7:20 PM
Group photo on the dance floor (Coordinated by DJ & Photographer).

7:30 PM
Let the dancing begin!

9:15 PM
Bar last call (Closes at 9:30 PM).

9:55 PM
DJ announces the last song.

10:00 PM
Vendor & client pack-up begins.

11:00 PM
Guests to exit the property.