In this episode of Cut the Cake, we’re diving deep into one of the most underrated parts of wedding planning — your timeline. We walk you through the exact framework we use to create seamless, stress-free wedding day schedules. From what time to kick things off in the morning to squeezing in golden hour portraits and setting the tone for the reception, we’re sharing how to time it all without the overwhelm.

We also unpack the must-knows when it comes to vendor coordination — because even the best timelines fall flat if your vendors aren’t on the same page. From confirming bump-in times to ensuring your key suppliers know where to be and when, communication is everything. We’re here to help you make sure your dream day flows like magic.

One of our biggest tips? Add buffer time. Having a bit of breathing room in your schedule is one of the easiest ways to reduce stress, adapt to any hiccups and keep things feeling calm and collected. Whether it’s hair and makeup running over or extra time needed for group photos, this small tweak makes a huge difference.

We also chat about streamlining the formalities. Speeches, cake cutting and first dances can feel a bit clunky if they’re too stacked — so we explore how to space them out or simplify things for a more natural, relaxed celebration.

Whether you’re a DIY couple mapping things out yourselves or working with a coordinator to bring it all together, this episode is your go-to guide for making your wedding day timeline feel effortless and enjoyable.

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About Melanie
Mellyrain Creative is a wedding planning and styling company and we specialize in designing luxe countryside weddings across regional Victoria. As the head wedding planner and stylist at Mellyrain Creative, her team continues to grow and assist in styling design as well as wedding day coordination and execution of styling set ups at weddings all over Victoria. Prior to weddings Mel worked in sport and entertainment events in Melbourne and she is obsessed with her golden retriever pup Duncan who you’ll see on the gram from time to time. Mel love's to call country Victoria her happy place so when she's not working, you’ll still find me exploring new places, mostly something with mountains as a backdrop.

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Contact Mel: mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey.

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