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Your Dream Wedding at Wrenwood Ranch: A Timeline to Remember

  • Writer: Chad and Keisha Watkins
    Chad and Keisha Watkins
  • Feb 14
  • 3 min read


Are you looking for a Timeline for your Wedding to make sure your wedding so the party keeps going?


Here is a timeline we have seen work well at Wrenwood Ranch. This keeps the flow of the evening moving.


Friday at Noon: The Set Up (Included with Weekend Packages)

  • Watch the vision come to life as Wrenwood Ranch is transformed with linens, floral arrangements, and centerpieces.

  • Ask for help of 4 or 5 friends and family to help answer questions

  • It typically takes 2-6 hours for set up


Friday at 2 PM: Final Adjustments (Included with Weekend Packages)

  • All décor, from ceremony arches to table place settings, is perfected and ready for guest arrival.


Friday at 3 PM: Accommodations Check-in

  • The bridal party and family settle into our cozy ranch accommodations to begin the weekend retreat.

Friday Rehearsal: Wedding Walkthrough (Included with Weekend Packages)


Wedding Day, 9 AM: Getting Ready

  • The morning is dedicated to bridal suite bliss—hair, makeup, and champagne toasts with your closest friends.

  • Hair, makeup, laughter, and heartwarming moments with loved ones fill these early hours, culminating in the bride slipping into her gown.


Wedding Day, 2 PM: Wedding Party Photos

  • A quiet hour for last-minute checks and calm moments before the festivities begin.

  • This time is often used for last-minute checks, ensuring everything is in its perfect place, and for pre-ceremony photos. The atmosphere is one of serene anticipation.


Wedding Day, 2:45 PM: Capturing Memories

  • Capture timeless photos against the ranch's natural backdrop while the lighting is perfect.


Wedding Day, 5 PM: The Ceremony

  • Exchange vows in the event hall, featuring a unique aisle layout that keeps your guests close and the atmosphere intimate.


Wedding Day, 5:30 PM: Cocktail Hour

  • Raise a glass at the bar as the space transitions into a warm, candlelit celebration.


Wedding Day, 6:00-6:15 PM: Dinner

  • Enjoy a delicious meal with friends and family, whether you've chosen a formal plated dinner or a relaxed buffet.

  • For 115 People: Guests Self Serve takes about 30-50 minutes

  • For 115 People: Volunteers Help to keep the Food Line Moving: 15-20 minutes


Wedding Day, 6:45-7:00 PM: Speeches, Cake Cutting, Dances

  • Bridal Party Speeches

  • Cutting the Cake

  • Walking around to Tables and Thanking Guests for Coming


Wedding Day, 7:30 PM: Dance Floor Opens

  • The lights go down and the energy goes up as you celebrate the night away


Wedding Day, 10:45 PM: Last Dances

Wedding Day, 11:00 PM: Dance Floor Closes

Wedding Day, 12:00 PM: Venue is Closed for the Evening


Day After Wedding, 9:00 AM - 11:00AM: Pick Up Decorations

Day After Wedding, 11:00 AM: Check-Out Time for Cottages

Day After Wedding, 12:00 PM: Check-Out Time for Cottages


Things to keep in mind:

  • The "Exit Wave" is Real

    • Older guests and Families with Children typically head for the doors earliest.

    • Plan the "Grand Exit" early in the evening at Dark. The crowd will quietly leave as the night goes on

    • Keeping the transitions tight and prevent "Dead Time".

  • The Momentum Killer (Long Gaps):

    • If speeches go over 15 minutes—guests lose their "party buzz" and start checking their phones.

    • Consider starting Speeches while guests are finishing dinner

    • Knock out the first dances, toasts, and cake cutting as close together as possible. This frees up the rest of the night for uninterrupted dancing, ensuring your DJ can maintain a flow without being told to stop the music for an announcement every 15 minutes.

  • The Bride & Groom Anchor the Floor:

    • Guests will follow your lead. If the newlyweds are at the bar or outside chatting the whole night, the dance floor will naturally empty.



Wrenwood Ranch

6214 US 290

Johnson City, Texas 78636


 
 
 

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