At The Lesner Inn, we’re often asked about the details of your wedding timeline & where it pertains to us. Our rule of thumb is if you have a lot of events throughout the evening, and a lot of guests to entertain, make sure you have the time to do it! Also – since we’re a waterfront venue in Virginia Beach, our sunsets are a main attraction – and thus, another factor into the wedding timeline.
We’ve seen many timelines but here’s what we think works best:
Afternoon Ceremony & Reception
- 9:00 AM: Vendors / Wedding party have access to the venue for set up
- 10:00 AM: First Look Photographs
- 11:00 AM: Ceremony
- 11:30 AM: Cocktail Hour / Family Portraits
- 12:15 PM: Bridal Party announcements
- 12:30 PM: First dance
- 12:40 PM: Lunch
- 1:00 PM: First dances with the parents
- 1:15 PM: Dancing
- 2:00 PM: Toasts & Cake Cutting
- 2:20 PM: Dancing
- 2:30 PM: Last Call for alcohol at the bar
- 2:50 PM: Bouquet & Garter toss as send off
- 3:00 PM: End of Reception
Evening Ceremony & Reception
- 4:00 PM: Vendors / Wedding party have access to the venue for set up
- 5:00 PM: First Look Photographs
- 6:00 PM: Ceremony
- 6:30 PM: Cocktail Hour / Family Portraits
- 7:15 PM: Bridal Party Announcements
- 7:30 PM: First dance
- 7:40 PM: Dinner
- 8:00 PM: First dances with the parents
- 8:15 PM: Dancing
- 9:00 PM: Toasts & Cake Cutting
- 9:20 PM: Dancing
- 9:30 PM: Last Call for alcohol at the bar
- 9:50 PM: Bouquet & Garter toss as send off
- 10:00 PM: End of Reception