This Wedding Timeline Template Personalize assumes that the ceremony and reception will be held at the same location, which eliminates the need for guests to travel to a separate party location before cocktail hour begins. If your wedding reception is at a different location, remember to factor in travel time to account for the time it will take guests to get to the postceremony festivities. The key to a smooth wedding day timeline is planning ahead of time. Making an organized timeline of your entire wedding day will help you stay on track when the big day arrives.