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Make sure your wedding runs as smoothly as possible with this wedding day sample timeline.


  • 07:00

    Wake up

    In the Bridal Suite overlooking Whitsand Bay, enjoy a leisurely breakfast with your family and friends on the Roof Terrace in the early morning sunshine.

  • 09:00

    Bridal Party

    Hair and Make-Up, earmark a space for the bridal party in
    Bedroom 2 which benefits from lovely natural light and a gigantic ornate mirror.

     

    09:00

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    Groomsmen

    Enjoy some of the wonderful activities on offer at the Fort and in the surrounding area. A game of tennis on the Fort’s court, a swim in Polhawn Cove (your own beach!), surf, SUP or kayak or even nine holes at Whitsand Bay Golf Club.

  • Noon

    Photographer arrives

    Ready to capture those special moments as the Bridal Party gets ready. Groomsmen can get ready too and then head outside to the
    gardens for some pre-wedding casual photographs.

     

    Noon

  • 12.30

     

    Registrars will arrive

    Interview the Groom first followed by the Bride.

  • 12.45

    Guests arrive

    Your ushers greet your guests and direct them to welcome drinks across the drawbridge on the Roof Terrace

     

    12.45

  • 13.15

     

    The Groomsmen take their place at the Summer House

    Guests make their way to the paved area overlooking the Bay

  • 13.25

    Ushers

    Escort the Brides Mother and Grooms Parents to their seats.

     

    13.25

  • 13.30

     

    Processional

    The guests catch a glimpse of the Bride and the Brides Father
    making their way past the cannon, down the wild flower steps.

  • 13.35

    Ceremony starts

    Guests will be invited to stand and the processional music will commence as the Bride makes her way across the clifftop lawn.

     

    13.35

  • 14.05

     

    Ceremony finishes

    Your photographer will capture all the joyful moments as your guests congratulate you.

  • 14.15

    Drinks Reception and Canapés

    On the Lawn, enjoy the Garden Games provided or create your own entertainment – it’s up to you!

     

    14.15

  • 16.45

     

    Grand entrance

    Invite guests into the Grand Napoleonic Hall to take their seats for your Wedding Breakfast.

  • 17.00

    Welcome Speeches

    All guests welcome the Newly Married Couple into the Grand Hall.
    Cake cutting and Welcome Speeches prior to enjoying a wonderful meal.

     

    17.00

  • 18:45

     

    Wedding Breakfast finishes

    Guests settle in for the evening entertainment

  • 19:00

    Evening Guests

    Arrive down the spiral staircase and are greeted by the Newly Weds.

     

    19:00

  • 19:30

     

    Evening Entertainment

    Starts with the First Dance making use of our sound and light system or arrange a band or DJ

  • 21.30

    Evening Buffet

    Guests enjoy a locally made Cornish Pasty or Fish and Chips.

     

    21.30

  • 00.15

     

    Last Orders

    For any pay bar – if you are providing a free bar there are no time restrictions on serving alcohol to residents and guests.

  • 00.30

    Carriages

    00.30

Share your timeline with key people in your wedding party and include suppliers arrival times and phone numbers just in case.

Icon photo credits: Woodstock Photography, Camera Hannah & Liberty Pearl Photo & Film Collective

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