Wedding Weekend Timeline

Here’s everything you need to know about the flow of our wedding celebrations — times, places, and what’s happening when. Use this as your guide so you don’t miss a moment!

— Thursday, 9/25/25 —

11:00 AM – U-Haul / Truck Rental & Loading
Pick up at Professional Services, 6951 Stirling Rd, Davie, FL 33314

4:00 PM – Hotel Check-In
Rebecca & Brit check in at the hotel (may happen 9/24)

Evening – Dinner with Family or Free Time
Option for casual dinner for early arrivals or wine by the pool

— Friday, 9/26/25 —

7:30 AM – Meet at Storage Unit
Extra Space Storage, 3401 FL-7, Davie, FL 33314 — text Rebecca for gate code

9:00 AM – Initial Setup at Fern Forest
Begin décor, tables, signage; confirm vendor arrivals (must finish by 1 PM)

1:00 PM – Quick Rehearsal
Under 30 minutes with key members of the wedding party. Click HERE to see Rehearsal info

2:00 PM – Final Setup or Free Time
Finish setup at Fern Forest or relax at hotel depending on progress

7:30 PM – Dinner at BVR (Lauderdale-by-the-Sea)
Click HERE for details

9:30 PM – Optional Night Out
Possible outing to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

— Saturday, 9/27/25 (Wedding Day!) —

8:00 AM – Breakfast at Hotel
TBD

9:00 AM – Getting Ready (Rebecca)

9:30 AM – Getting Ready (Brit with Mom)
In Mom’s room

10:00 AM – Rebecca Leaves Hotel for Fern Forest
Early setup

10:30 AM – Rebecca arrives at Fern Forest
Settle into bridal suite/prep area

10:30 AM–12:00 PM – Final Prep at Fern Forest
Finalize décor and last-minute details

12:00–1:00 PM – Final Touches
Rebecca dresses; hair & makeup touch-ups

1:00 PM – Brit Leaves for Fern Forest

1:30 PM – Team Arrives at Fern Forest

1:30–2:00 PM – First Look & Photos
Rebecca & Brit plus bridal party photos

2:30–3:15 PM – Ceremony
Our wedding!

3:00 PM – Catering Delivery
Delivery from caterer. Find all FOOD details HERE

3:15–3:45 PM – Cocktail Hour (Guests)
Cocktail hour food

3:15–3:45 PM – Family Photos
Quick photos during cocktail hour

3:45 PM – Grand Entrance
Bridal party, family, Brit & Rebecca

4:00 PM – First Dance
Brit & Rebecca

4:10 PM – Parent/Family Dances
Brit with mom; Rebecca with dad (and maybe family)

4:25 PM – Dinner Opens

4:45–4:55 PM – Speeches & Toasts
Mom, Jenn, Nikki, Elizabeth & Trish

6:45 PM – Cake Cutting & Dessert

7:00–8:30 PM – Dessert & Dancing

9:30 PM (Exact time TBD)– After-Party
Aruba Beach Café or nearby spot in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

11:00 PM – Depart Fern Forest
Everyone must be out of park by 11 PM

11:15 PM – Storage Drop-Off
Put items in storage and return U-Haul to Rebecca’s house

— Sunday, 9/28/25 —

(Currently no scheduled events — free/rest day)

— Monday, 9/29/25 —

12:00 PM – Hotel Check-Out
Ensure belongings packed; return U-Haul if not done Sunday