Wedding Party Details
Wedding Party Details
Thank you for agreeing to be a part of our special day as a member of our wedding party. As a bridesmaid/groomsman, you will play an important role in making our wedding a memorable and joyous occasion. Some of the responsibilities you may be asked to assist with include participating in pre-wedding events such as the bridal shower and bachelor/bachelorette party, standing by our side during the ceremony, and joining us on the dance floor during the reception. We are honored to have you by our side and can't wait to celebrate with you.
- Purchase Wedding Day Attire
Ladies: Merlot/burgundy dress of any style. Get something you feel confident and comfortable in. We'll have a long day ahead of us and plenty of partying to do. Be sure to have appropriate shoes, brown, cream, or gold preferably. Your bouquet will be available the day of the ceremony.
Men: Navy Suit jacket and pants with white shirt. Be sure to get appropriate shoes, preferably black.
- Coordinate Pre-Wedding Party
- Help setup day before wedding
This will include the arch, table centerpieces, aisle decor, flowers, etc.
- Attend informal rehearsal day before wedding
The rehearsal is going to be very informal. Just need everyone to know what they will be doing on the big day.
Purchase Wedding Day Attire
Ladies: Merlot/burgundy dress of any style. Get something you feel confident and comfortable in. We'll have a long day ahead of us and plenty of partying to do. Be sure to have appropriate shoes, brown preferably. Your bouquet will be available the day of the ceremony. After the ceremony, your bouquet will then be a centerpiece for the tables.
Ladies: Merlot/burgundy dress of any style. Get something you feel confident and comfortable in. We'll have a long day ahead of us and plenty of partying to do. Be sure to have appropriate shoes, brown preferably. Your bouquet will be available the day of the ceremony. After the ceremony, your bouquet will then be a centerpiece for the tables.
Men: Navy blue pants, jacket OR vest (your choice, you don't need both). White shirt with merlot/burgundy for ties, bowties, pocket cloths, and other accessories. Fashionably appropriate shoes.
Plan Pre-Wedding Party
As part of the wedding party, we would like to entrust you with the planning and coordination of any pre-wedding parties. We would rather the details to be a surprise so please keep it a secret. These parties are a fun pre-wedding tradition, and we would love for you to take the lead in organizing a fun and memorable celebration. We recommend that these parties take place about 2-4 weeks before the wedding (earlier is fine, but later is not) to ensure that everyone has enough time to prepare for the big day. We understand that planning a party can be a lot of work, so we are more than happy to provide any assistance or support that you may need. We look forward to seeing your ideas and plans and we are sure that they will be a great success!
As part of the wedding party, we would like to entrust you with the planning and coordination of any pre-wedding parties. We would rather the details to be a surprise so please keep it a secret. These parties are a fun pre-wedding tradition, and we would love for you to take the lead in organizing a fun and memorable celebration. We recommend that these parties take place about 2-4 weeks before the wedding (earlier is fine, but later is not) to ensure that everyone has enough time to prepare for the big day. We understand that planning a party can be a lot of work, so we are more than happy to provide any assistance or support that you may need. We look forward to seeing your ideas and plans and we are sure that they will be a great success!
RSVP
Be sure to RSVP and submit any guests name as well as your favorite songs that you would love to hear at the reception by April 15th, 2025.
Be sure to RSVP and submit any guests name as well as your favorite songs that you would love to hear at the reception by April 15th, 2025.
As part of the wedding party, we would like to extend a special invitation for you to stay the entire weekend. Discounted accommodations at the local Best Western will be secured for anyone who books BEFORE April 15th. The Best Western is located 13 min (6.5 miles) from our home aka the venue for everyone. We highly encourage everyone to make this a mini vacation and stay the weekend with us! Feel free to join us for the entire weekend or even just on Saturday night to make all your traveling a bit easier and your partying safer (see "Accommodations").
So relax and enjoy the celebration without the need to worry about traveling. We understand that this is a special and busy time for everyone, so we want to make it as convenient as possible for you. By staying with us the whole weekend, you'll be able to fully immerse yourself in the celebration, make lasting memories with the rest of the wedding party, and be well-rested for the big day. Bring your wedding attire as well as loungewear and 'work wear' for setup.
So relax and enjoy the celebration without the need to worry about traveling. We understand that this is a special and busy time for everyone, so we want to make it as convenient as possible for you. By staying with us the whole weekend, you'll be able to fully immerse yourself in the celebration, make lasting memories with the rest of the wedding party, and be well-rested for the big day. Bring your wedding attire as well as loungewear and 'work wear' for setup.
Again, please let us know in your RSVP if you plan to stay with us and make arrangements accordingly (see "Accommodations"). We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity and make the most of your time with us.
Pre-Wedding Party
Let's party!!!
2 pm | Setup
During this time, we will be setting up decorations for the ceremony and reception, such as the arch, aisle decor, and table centerpieces. We will have an informal dinner together, with lots of laughter and smiles, as we prepare for the big day. However, please keep in mind that most of the decorations will have to be staged and will be completed the following morning. Your help and support will be greatly appreciated, and we look forward to sharing this special time with you.
During this time, we will be setting up decorations for the ceremony and reception, such as the arch, aisle decor, and table centerpieces. We will have an informal dinner together, with lots of laughter and smiles, as we prepare for the big day. However, please keep in mind that most of the decorations will have to be staged and will be completed the following morning. Your help and support will be greatly appreciated, and we look forward to sharing this special time with you.
Things that will need to be set up:
Tables
Pews
Arch
Aisle Decor
Table Centerpieces
Cake Stand & Server
Guest Book Table
Flowers
6 pm | Rehearsal
During this time, we will go through the events of the next day and make sure that everyone is aware of what is happening and when. We'll review the ceremony details and your roles and responsibilities, and any other important information that will ensure that the wedding runs smoothly. This will be a great opportunity for everyone to get to know each other, ask questions and go through the walk and placement, and relax before the big day. Thank you for joining us for this special occasion and for making the most of your time with us.
During this time, we will go through the events of the next day and make sure that everyone is aware of what is happening and when. We'll review the ceremony details and your roles and responsibilities, and any other important information that will ensure that the wedding runs smoothly. This will be a great opportunity for everyone to get to know each other, ask questions and go through the walk and placement, and relax before the big day. Thank you for joining us for this special occasion and for making the most of your time with us.
Sunday, May 25th, 2025
8 am | Wake Up & Breakfast
Do your usual wake up routine, shower, eat breakfast, etc.
9 am | Last Minute Decor & Setup
This will be the only time we can do any last minute decor or setup, such as getting the cake out and the cake cutter & serving set
Things to be set up:
Arch
Aisle Decor
Cake
Guest Book & Pens
Boutonnieres & Bouquets
Welcome Sign
Timeline Sign
10:30 am | Hair
11:30 am | Lunch
12:30 pm | Makeup
1 pm | Photographer Arrives & Takes Set-up / Invitation Pictures
1:30 pm | Get Dressed & Get-Ready Photos
2:45 pm | First Look with Parent
- Merissa w/ Mom
- Tommy w/ Mom
3:15 pm | Guests Start to Arrive
4 pm | Ceremony
Processional is as follows:
- Officiant & Groom
- Groom's Parents
- Bridesmaids & Groomsmen
- Bride & Her Parents
We'll have an exit to flower petals.
Recessional is as follows:
- Bride & Groom
- Bridesmaids & Groomsmen
- Parents
4:30 pm | Family & Friends Pictures
As part of the wedding party, we would like to remind you that the photographer will need your help coordinating specific people for certain shots during the day. As we are a small group, it shouldn't be too harried, but with everyone being excited right after the ceremony, some polite nudging might be in order. Please refer to the "Photographer Shot List" for the photo must-haves that we would like to capture on our special day. Your help in coordinating and gathering the necessary people at the designated times will be greatly appreciated. Let's work together to make sure that we have beautiful memories captured forever.
5:30 pm | Dinner & Toasts
Please make sure to eat! For more details on the food that will be provided, please see the "Menu" section.
Do your usual wake up routine, shower, eat breakfast, etc.
9 am | Last Minute Decor & Setup
This will be the only time we can do any last minute decor or setup, such as getting the cake out and the cake cutter & serving set
Things to be set up:
Arch
Aisle Decor
Cake
Guest Book & Pens
Boutonnieres & Bouquets
Welcome Sign
Timeline Sign
10:30 am | Hair
11:30 am | Lunch
12:30 pm | Makeup
1 pm | Photographer Arrives & Takes Set-up / Invitation Pictures
1:30 pm | Get Dressed & Get-Ready Photos
2:45 pm | First Look with Parent
- Merissa w/ Mom
- Tommy w/ Mom
3:15 pm | Guests Start to Arrive
4 pm | Ceremony
Processional is as follows:
- Officiant & Groom
- Groom's Parents
- Bridesmaids & Groomsmen
- Bride & Her Parents
We'll have an exit to flower petals.
Recessional is as follows:
- Bride & Groom
- Bridesmaids & Groomsmen
- Parents
4:30 pm | Family & Friends Pictures
As part of the wedding party, we would like to remind you that the photographer will need your help coordinating specific people for certain shots during the day. As we are a small group, it shouldn't be too harried, but with everyone being excited right after the ceremony, some polite nudging might be in order. Please refer to the "Photographer Shot List" for the photo must-haves that we would like to capture on our special day. Your help in coordinating and gathering the necessary people at the designated times will be greatly appreciated. Let's work together to make sure that we have beautiful memories captured forever.
5:30 pm | Dinner & Toasts
Please make sure to eat! For more details on the food that will be provided, please see the "Menu" section.
6:45 pm | Cake Cutting
We may or may not need help cutting the cake and serving to guests. Just depends on the caterers we arrange for the big day.
7:30 pm | Golden Hour Photos
This will be the time that the bride and groom will take off for a bit and get some romantic golden hour photos taken with the photographer.
We'll need a few of you to go with us to help with a few poses, others will be needed to keep the party going with some of the games that are scattered around the area.
8 pm | Reception Entrance & First Dance
Formal Dances:
- Bride & Groom First Dance
- Mother & Groom Dance
- Bonus Dad & Bride
Now it's party time! We'll need your help navigating the group games we have planned.
Games:
Couples Dance (Wins the bouquet)
The Shoe Game
Bride & Groom Trivia
9 pm | Dance & Fun
Open Dance Floor
Now go enjoy yourselves!
Drinks will be provided (Note that any shenanigans will be recorded and therefore will be remembered for eternity!) If you are drinking tonight, remember there are discounted accommodations and complementary transportation for this evening. We encourage you to stay with us and party the night away!
We may or may not need help cutting the cake and serving to guests. Just depends on the caterers we arrange for the big day.
7:30 pm | Golden Hour Photos
This will be the time that the bride and groom will take off for a bit and get some romantic golden hour photos taken with the photographer.
We'll need a few of you to go with us to help with a few poses, others will be needed to keep the party going with some of the games that are scattered around the area.
8 pm | Reception Entrance & First Dance
Formal Dances:
- Bride & Groom First Dance
- Mother & Groom Dance
- Bonus Dad & Bride
Now it's party time! We'll need your help navigating the group games we have planned.
Games:
Couples Dance (Wins the bouquet)
The Shoe Game
Bride & Groom Trivia
9 pm | Dance & Fun
Open Dance Floor
Now go enjoy yourselves!
Drinks will be provided (Note that any shenanigans will be recorded and therefore will be remembered for eternity!) If you are drinking tonight, remember there are discounted accommodations and complementary transportation for this evening. We encourage you to stay with us and party the night away!
Monday, May 26th, 2025
10 am | Brunch at Mo's in Redmond, Oregon
We'll have a reservation ready at Mo's in Redmond for anyone who would like to join us for a post-wedding brunch.
This is our favorite breakfast & brunch spot and its location is very convenient for all of us:
- Most family lives in Redmond
- For those of you who flew in, this is the same city where you arrived and will be where you will fly out.
- For those of you driving in, this is in the same direction you'll be headed when you leave.
Therefore, it's the perfect meet up spot for the day after!
Redmond, Oregon is about 1 hour north of La Pine, Oregon. Therefore, leave the hotel in La Pine at 9am to meet.
We'll have a reservation ready at Mo's in Redmond for anyone who would like to join us for a post-wedding brunch.
This is our favorite breakfast & brunch spot and its location is very convenient for all of us:
- Most family lives in Redmond
- For those of you who flew in, this is the same city where you arrived and will be where you will fly out.
- For those of you driving in, this is in the same direction you'll be headed when you leave.
Therefore, it's the perfect meet up spot for the day after!
Redmond, Oregon is about 1 hour north of La Pine, Oregon. Therefore, leave the hotel in La Pine at 9am to meet.
11 am | Check Out
If staying at the secured discounted accommodations, check out time is at 11 AM unless otherwise specified or personally changed when you checked in.
If you aren't having breakfast with us, please be sure to check out at this time.
For those of you who are flying, please see the map below for directions to the Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM).