Mark’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 St
Saratoga Springs, NY
8:30 PM | Welcome Drinks
The Bunker
307 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
NIGHT-BEFORE NOTES
Hydrate. Drink plenty of water so you feel good throughout the wedding day.
Press your clothes. Steam or iron your shirt, pants, and jacket so everything is ready.
Pack ahead. Lay out your shoes, socks, belt, tie, cufflinks, watch, and anything else you need.
Grooming check. Shave or trim tonight if needed. Pack cologne, deodorant, and hair products.
Sleep. Get a solid night’s rest so you look and feel great for photos and the celebration.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
GETTING READY
The Adelphi Hotel
365 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Morning | Take It Easy
Eat breakfast.
Drink water.
Take it easy.
10:30 AM | Begin Getting Ready
Meet in Mark’s room at The Adelphi.
Mark’s room number: TBD - posted here on 10.9.26
11:30 AM | Photography Begins
Kim-Trang Photography will begin coverage at The Adelphi. Before she arrives, try to keep the room as neat as possible and have Mark’s details gathered together in one spot for photos, including his shoes, tie, cufflinks, watch, cologne, jacket, boutonnière, and the rings.
11:30 AM to 11:50 AM | Finish Getting Dressed
Before leaving the room, check:
Shirt
Pants
Jacket
Tie
Belt
Socks
Shoes
Cufflinks
Phone
Wallet
Anything needed at the church or reception
11:50 AM | Everyone Ready to Go
Meet in the Lobby
12:00 PM | Party Bus Pickup
Royale Transportation will pick you up
Approximately 12:20 PM | Arrive at St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church
167 Milton Avenue
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
12:30 PM | Guest Arrival Begins
Sam and Will:
Begin ushering guests.
Guests may sit on either side of the church.
Hand out ceremony programs.
Help direct immediate family and anyone with reserved seating.
1:00 PM | Wedding Ceremony Begins
It’s time! 🥳
Following the Ceremony | Photos
Time for some quick photos at the church
2:30 PM | Depart St. Mary’s
3:15 PM | Arrive at Congress Park
Congress Park
2 E Congress Street
Saratoga Springs, NY
3:30 PM | Wedding Party and Family Portraits
4:30 PM | Arrive to Canfield Casino
Canfield Casino
1 East Congress Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
4:30 PM | Couple Reset and Wedding Party Break
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.