Ceremony - Set Up

INCOMPLETE - FINAL SET UP WILL BE COMPLETED AND UPLOADED HERE

🌿 Ceremony Setup Guide

Thank you for helping us bring this day to life!

🕒 Arrival Time & Check-In

When to Arrive:

  • Friday, September 26 – for prep and walkthrough (optional but helpful!)

  • Saturday Call Time: 9:00 AM sharp at Fern Forest Nature Center

Where to Check In:
Look for Rebecca near the venue entrance.

📋 Overview of Setup Areas

1. Ceremony Space

  • Seating:
    The first row is reserved for specific guests — see the printed seating list.
    ➤ @Jenn – Please wipe down the banquet seating.

  • Décor:
    Setup takes place Saturday morning.
    ➤ Minimal floral vases by each row
    ➤ “Reserved” signs placed on the first-row seats

  • Arch/Backdrop:
    Final positioning and touch-ups to be handled on-site (details in décor bin)

  • Sound:
    Mic and speaker setup for the officiant and any music — test before 1:00 PM

  • Water Station:
    ➤ @Debi – Set up a small table with bottled waters and cups near guest seating

2. Welcome Table (to be set up Saturday morning)

  • Mirror sign: “Welcome to the Wedding of Rebecca & Britinni”

  • Basket with programs, fans, tissues, and bug spray

  • ➤ Noah will be stationed here to greet and guide guests

📦 What You’ll Find On Site

  • Décor bins labeled by area (e.g., “CEREMONY – AISLE,” “WELCOME TABLE”)

  • Printed layout of the ceremony space

  • Task checklist with assignments for each person

🧹 Post-Ceremony Tasks

  • Collect and consolidate décor items into bins

  • Store bins upstairs or in the truck (location TBD)

  • Hydrate and pat yourself on the back… you’re amazing! 💪

📞 Point People & Contacts

  • Rebecca: 203-856-4247

  • Day-of Coordinator (if applicable): TBD

❤️ Final Notes

We truly couldn’t do this without you. Thank you for showing up early, rolling with the Florida breeze, and helping bring the magic to life. If anything feels unclear or you need support, just ask! We'll have snacks, music, and a whole lot of love to go around.

📸 Bonus: Behind-the-Scenes Photo Moments

If you snap any setup pics, we’d love to see them later. You're part of the story too!