How to Plan a Beautiful Wedding in Just 4 Hours

Short, sweet, and stunning—just like you.

Hey, wildflower bride 🌼
If you love quiet outdoor moments, good food, and keeping things chill, a 4-hour wedding is totally your vibe. Don’t worry—it’s not rushed. It’s relaxed. It’s focused on the people and moments that matter most.

Let’s break it down so your day flows smoothly and stress-free!

First—Here’s the Setup + Teardown Info:

You don’t have to lift a finger.
We handle setup and breakdown for you!

⏰ Setup Time: 1 hour before your event
- We place your decor (as long as it’s labeled and ready to go).
📦 Teardown Time: 30 minutes after your event
- We help load up your items at the end. (Everyone usually pitching in to help with tear down. It has gone beautifully well)

Your 4-hour wedding does not include setup or teardown—so you get the full time to celebrate. 💃

✨ Sample 4-Hour Wedding Timeline

Here’s a detailed look at what you can fit into 4 hours—spoiler alert: a lot!

1 HOUR BEFORE

(Not part of your wedding time)
We set everything up while you relax, sip champagne, or sneak a quiet moment with your bestie or you can have your first look at this time.

HOUR 1 — Ceremony + Welcome

3:00 PM – Guests Arrive

Guests begin arriving, grab a welcome drink if you’re offering one.
Your music plays. Everyone’s getting in the mood.

3:15 PM – Ceremony Begins

Time to walk down that aisle, babe!
Ceremony lasts around 20 minutes. Quick, heartfelt, and unforgettable.

3:35 PM – You’re Married!

Guests cheer, you kiss, and it’s official.

HOUR 2 — Photos + Cocktail Hour

3:45 PM – Couple + Family Photos

You two sneak off for photos with your photographer.
Quick group/family shots follow.

Meanwhile…
3:45–4:30 PM – Cocktail Hour for Guests

Drinks, grazing board, or light snacks.
Chill music, mingling, maybe some yard games.

HOUR 3 — Dinner + Toasts

4:30 PM – Dinner is Served

Casual but beautiful. Think BBQ, food truck, or picnic-style buffet.
Guests take their seats and dig in.

5:00 PM – Toasts Begin

2–3 short toasts from your favorites.
Laughter, maybe some tears, but all the good kind.

HOUR 4 — Cake, Dancing, Send-Off

5:30 PM – Cake Cutting + Dessert

Cut the cake, feed each other (no cake smashing at The Cottage).
Offer cookies, cupcakes, or your favorite sweet treat.

5:45 PM – First Dance + Open Dance Floor

Dance under the stars or twinkle lights.
Play your song, spin around, and soak it in.

6:30 PM – Grand Exit

Sparklers, bubbles, flower petals—whatever feels fun and you.
Hug your people, wave goodbye, and head into newlywed bliss.

AFTER THE EVENT

(Also not part of your 4-hour wedding)
We help break down + load decor
You don’t have to worry about a thing. Just enjoy being married!

🌸 Final Thoughts

Your wedding doesn’t need to last all day to be magical. A 4-hour event gives you:

Time for everything that matters
No pressure, no fluff
A sweet, intimate vibe you’ll remember forever

You focus on love—we’ll handle the rest.

How to Plan a Beautiful Wedding in Just 4 Hours