Getting Ready
12:00 PM: Bride and bridal party arrive at Bonita Ranch and start getting ready in the bridal suite.
12:15 PM: Photographer arrives and prepares to capture getting-ready moments.
12:15 PM: Hair and makeup for the bride and bridal party begin.
1:30 PM: Light lunch or snacks are enjoyed by the bridal party and take some pictures in their robes in bridal suite and venue grounds.
2:45 PM: Bridesmaids and bride begin dressing in their wedding attire.
Groom Arrives & Final Touches
2:30 PM: Groom and groomsmen arrive at their getting-ready location.
2:45 PM: Groomsmen help the groom with ties and cufflinks; candid photos are taken.
First Look and Pre-Ceremony Photos
3:00 PM: Groom and groomsmen take formal photos.3:15 PM: Bride and groom have a first look moment.
3:30 PM: Bride and groom take couple’s portraits around the venue.
4:00 PM: Bride and groom go to their get ready suites to prepare for ceremony.
Pre-Ceremony
4:30 PM: Guests start arriving; ushers greet and seat them.
4:30 PM: Pre-ceremony music begins.
Ceremony
5:00 PM: Ceremony begins.
5:05 PM: Processional.
5:10 PM: Exchange of vows and rings.
5:20 PM: Pronouncement of marriage and recessional.
5:25 PM: Ceremony ends.
Cocktail Hour
5:30 PM: Guests transition to cocktail hour in the courtyard.
5:35 PM: Bride and groom take additional couple’s portraits and family pictures.
5:50 PM: Bride and groom have a few moments to relax or mingle briefly.
6:15 PM: Bride and groom retreat to the bridal suite to prepare for the grand entrance.
Reception
6:30 PM: Guests are invited to the reception area.
6:40 PM: Grand entrance by the bride and groom.
6:45 PM: First dance as a married couple.
6:55 PM: Welcome speech by the parents or couple.
7:05 PM: Dinner is served.
7:40 PM: Speeches and toasts by the best man and maid of honor.
8:00 PM: Cake cutting.
8:15 PM: Dance floor opens for all guests.
9:20 PM: Bouquet and garter toss (optional).
9:30 PM: Last call for drinks and final songs.
9:55 PM: Grand exit with eco-friendly send-off (ribbons, flowers, bells).
