GET READY - Allow plenty of time to get ready. You do not want to rush getting ready - everything needs to be perfect.
PHOTOGRAPHS - There will be a lot of photographs - take your time. This is for your wedding album - your memories of your day. Make sure you get enough, and in the places you wish them to be taken. Encourage your guests to take their photographs at this time - it will save you being disturbed later.
RECEIVING LINE UP - Greet everyone: you may not get the chance later. Take your time and speak to those who are important to you.
SPEECHES & TOASTS - Listen to these carefully as they are delivered by people who care about you. Remember: they will be nervous, encourage them as much as you can.
CUTTING THE CAKE - Remember to get photographs of the cutting of your cake - action shots and looking at the camera. Encourage others to take photographs at this time - it will save you getting disturbed to return to the cake.
FIRST DANCE - Choose a song that is important and dear to both of you.
TIME TO LEAVE - Announce you are leaving - this will save you going round everyone individually again. Encourage them to stay and enjoy themselves.
THE BOUQUET - Remember to throw your bouquet. This is a tradition, loved by everyone. Try to throw it in the direction of someone single, this will cheer them up if they catch it.
