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Free Wedding Vendor Run of Show Template

A coordinator-perspective schedule from 8 AM setup through 10:30 PM load-out. Lists every vendor arrival, setup window, transition cue, and breakdown time in one document.

Full day 8 AM - 10:30 PM
Vendor-facing schedule
Share with all vendors

Wedding Day Vendor Run of Show

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8:00 AM
Planner/Coordinator Arrival

Final venue walkthrough, review floor plan and setup notes, confirm vendor arrival schedule

8:30 AM
Rentals Load-In

Tables, chairs, and linens delivered; setup begins per floor plan with planner quantity confirmation

9:30 AM
Florist Arrival & Setup

Ceremony florals installed, reception centerpieces prepped, bouquets and boutonnieres staged

10:30 AM
Hair & Makeup Begins

Bridal party styling starts with photographer coordinating detail shots and planner monitoring timeline

12:00 PM
Catering Prep & Kitchen Access

Catering team arrives, bar setup begins, final rentals confirmed

Coordinate Every Vendor

Give florists, caterers, photographers, and rentals a single timeline with their exact arrival and setup windows.

Prevent Overlap & Gaps

Map transitions between ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception so vendors know when to flip spaces and set up.

One Link for the Whole Team

Download as an image or share a link vendors can pull up on their phones throughout the day.

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Vendor Run of Show Tips

What should a vendor run of show include?

Every vendor arrival time, setup window, key cues (processional, entrances, toasts), transition periods, and breakdown/load-out times. Include contact info for the day-of coordinator so vendors know who to call.

When should I send the run of show to vendors?

Send a draft 2-3 weeks before the wedding for vendor review, then a final version 3-5 days out. This gives vendors time to flag conflicts and confirm their team's arrival.

How is this different from a guest-facing timeline?

A vendor run of show starts earlier (setup and load-in), includes behind-the-scenes transitions like ceremony-to-reception flips, and ends later with breakdown. Guests only see ceremony through send-off.

How much buffer time should I build in?

Add 15-30 minutes of buffer between major transitions (ceremony to cocktail hour, cocktail hour to reception). Vendor setup windows should have at least 30 minutes of cushion before the next arrival.

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