Marisa’s Timeline
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
3:45 PM | Arrive for the Ceremony Rehearsal
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church
167 Milton Avenue
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Please arrive about 15 minutes early so we can get everyone organized and begin the rehearsal on time.
We’ll walk through the processional, where everyone will stand, the ceremony, recessional, family seating, and anything the wedding party needs to know for Saturday.
Please bring the marriage license to the rehearsal.
4:00 PM | Ceremony Rehearsal
6:00 PM | Rehearsal Dinner
Chianti Il Ristorante
18 Division Street
Saratoga Springs, NY
8:30 PM | Welcome Drinks
The Bunker
307 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
NIGHT-BEFORE NOTES
Hydrate. It will be a long and fun day, so start drinking plenty of water tonight.
Steam or iron tonight. Make sure dresses, robes, and anything else being worn in the morning are ready to go.
Pack ahead. Gather jewelry, undergarments, shoes, comfortable shoes for later, perfume, and any other accessories.
Hair and makeup prep. Arrive with clean, blow-dried hair and a clean face. Bring your own lip products for touch-ups throughout the day.
Sleep. Get a good night’s rest so you feel fresh for photos and ready to celebrate!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
GETTING READY
The Adelphi Hotel
365 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Getting Ready Location: Jim Dandy Suite
Morning | Take It Easy
Eat breakfast.
Drink water.
Take it easy.
Enjoy the morning together!
8:30 AM | Hair and Makeup Begins
Hair and makeup services begin
Hair: Alyssa
Makeup: Andrea
Please be ready for your scheduled service with clean, blow-dried hair and a clean face. Bring your own lip products for touch-ups.
Make sure you eat breakfast and continue drinking water throughout the morning.
10:30 AM | Florals Arrive
11:30 AM | Photography Begins
Kim-Trang Photography will begin coverage at The Adelphi. Before she arrives, try to keep the suite as neat as possible and have Marisa’s details gathered together in one spot for photos, including her dress, shoes, invitation suite, jewelry, perfume, rings, bouquet, and any sentimental items.
11:30 AM | Hair and Makeup Complete
Everyone should be finishing hair and makeup.
Make sure you have eaten, had water, used the restroom, and completed any final hair or makeup touch-ups before getting dressed.
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM | Time to Get Dressed
Wedding party and family should get into their wedding attire.
Lisa will help Marisa get into her wedding dress.
12:00 PM | Final Touch-Ups and Photos
Time for final touch-ups and a few getting-ready photos.
Before leaving the suite, check:
Dress
Shoes
Jewelry
Bouquet
Phone
Lip products
Comfortable shoes for later
Anything needed at the church or reception
12:25 PM | Everyone Ready to Go
12:35 PM | Party Bus Pickup
Royale Transportation will pick up you up.
12:50 PM | Arrive at St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church
167 Milton Avenue
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Stay on the Trolley until it’s time to line up
1:00 PM | Wedding Ceremony Begins
It’s time! 🥳
Following the Ceremony | Photos
2:30 PM | Depart St. Mary’s
3:15 PM | Arrive at Congress Park
Congress Park
2 East Congress Street
Saratoga Springs, NY
3:30 PM | Wedding Party and Family Portraits
4:30 PM | Arrive at Canfield Casino
Canfield Casino
1 East Congress Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
4:30 PM | Couple Reset and Wedding Party Break
We’ll bustle Marisa’s dress during this time.
5:00 PM | Cocktail Hour Begins
Location: Canfield Casino Parlor and Bar
Grab a drink, eat something, and enjoy cocktail hour!
6:00 PM | Cocktail Hour Concludes
Gather in the parlor for introductions.
6:15 PM | Reception Introductions
Entrance order:
Parents
Wedding party entering as a group
Marisa and Mark
6:20 PM | First Dance
6:25 PM | Dance Set
Everyone is encouraged to join the dance floor and help get the celebration started!
6:30 PM | First Course
6:35 PM | Blessing and Speeches
Father Bob will give the blessing.
Speeches:
Bub and Lisa
Adam
Maddy
If you are speaking:
Keep your drink nearby.
Two to three minutes is perfect.
7:20 PM | Dinner
Enjoy dinner!
7:45 PM | Dances With Moms
Then the dance floor officially opens.