Church Wedding Schedule

1.30pm Ceremony

If you are thinking of having a church ceremony, you may be wondering how this will fit into your schedule at Hanbury Barns.

Below is an example church wedding schedule to give you more of an idea of how your wedding day timings might look.

Please note that this schedule is based on our recommended 1.30pm ceremony time which may differ from your personal timings. The Events Team will be able to advise you on the best timings for your day and you will pre-arrange your schedule well in advance of your special day.

9am The Day Before

9am, the day before the wedding, you will drop off all of your decorative items to be safely placed into overnight storage. These items may include things like place names, table decorations, and seating plans, which will all then be ready for your Event Manager to begin setting up the morning of your wedding.

10am On The Big Day

Your wedding suppliers may arrive onsite from 10am to start setting up. This may include Hair and Makeup, Florists, Cake Makers etc.

We have some incredible suppliers on our Handpicked Suppliers List who we trust to deliver a fabulous service on your church wedding day.

Handpicked Suppliers

10:30am - Arrival To The Dressing Room

You and your entourage arrive to The Dressing Room to begin all the pre-wedding prep.

Your photographer may want to join you to get some lovely 'getting ready' snaps.

12 Noon - At The Church

An hour and a half prior to the ceremony, one of you will arrive at the church with your wedding party ready to welcome guests.

This is also a great opportunity to grab some pre-ceremony shots.

1.30pm - Church Ceremony

The duration of a church ceremony can be anywhere from 20-45 minutes depending on the religion and denomination. The number of readings and hymns will also affect this.

We will discuss this beforehand to make sure we allow enough time in your schedule to fit everything else in when you arrive back at Hanbury Barns.

2pm - Church Photography

While your guests make their way to Hanbury Barns to be welcomed for The Drinks Reception, you may want to stay behind with your wedding party to grab some more post-ceremony shots at the church.

2.30pm - Time For Drinks!

Guests will arrive at The Woodend Barn and the joining Courtyard, welcomed by trays of celebratory drinks.

Drinks Receptions usually last around an hour and a half and offer the ideal opportunity to capture all those intimate couple shots while guests are busy chatting away and enjoying their drinks. You can sneak away as a couple to explore Hanbury Barns, while your photographer captures these first moments alone together as a married couple.

Check out the 'Wedding Drinks' section on our website for more inspiration on what to serve at your Drinks Reception.

Wedding Drinks

4.30pm - The Eland Barn

Guests are invited into The Eland Barn to take their seats before welcoming the happy couple with joyous applause.

4.45pm - The Wedding Breakfast

Often one of the most enjoyable parts of the day, your bespoke menu and accompanying drinks are served up in style in the incredible Eland Barn.

Get inspired by some incredible food options on our 'Wedding Food' page to help you create your bespoke menu.

Wedding Food

6:15pm - The Speeches

This is usually the perfect time for loved ones to share a few kind words on this special occasion. We can provide a wireless microphone to ensure guests hear every word and the mobility of the more enthusiastic speaker is not compromised!

7pm - 8pm - Socialise

During this time guests will usually mingle and discover The Bar which opens after the meal. You may choose to provide some entertainment to keep the energy up during this time. A magician or acoustic live music work are amongst popular choices to keep daytime and additional evening guests smiling.

8pm - The First Dance

Time to hit the dancefloor as newly weds!

Your first dance can be as casual or as formal as you want. There are no rules. Whether you choose a DJ, a live band, or even a ceilidh to kick start your evening celebrations, we have lots of recommendations on our Handpicked Supplier List.

8:30pm - Evening Refreshments

Energise guests for the evening celebrations by serving up some tasty, inventive treats. It's the perfect way to give guests a bit of energy to keep the dancefloor lively.

11:45pm - Last Orders

Midnight - The Bar Closes, All Guests Depart.

As the clock strikes twelve it's time to head for your cosy wedding pod for a peaceful night's rest.

12:15am - Hanbury Barns Closes

12:30am - All Guests To Have Departed The Venue

Our lovely team carefully transfer all your remaining belongings into secure overnight storage. Any unused drinks will also be safely stored ready for your collection slot the next morning at either 9am or 9:30am.

Want To Visit Hanbury Barns?

If you’d like to come and visit us at Hanbury Barns, we’d love to hear from you.

One of our incredible Events Managers will give you a private guided tour of our beautiful barns and answer all those burning questions.

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