What the "C" Means in the DayOf Timeline

In the DayOf timeline, "C" stands for Ceremony.

Everything is structured around the ceremony start time. When you see C-3 hours, that means three hours before the ceremony. When you see C+1 hour, that means one hour after the ceremony begins.

This system makes the timeline simple, flexible, and easy to build around no matter what time your ceremony starts. Whether your ceremony is at 2:00 PM or 5:30 PM, the structure stays the same. Just plug in your ceremony time and everything else falls into place.

Example

If your ceremony starts at 4:00 PM:

◆ C-5 hours = 11:00 AM (Coordinator arrives)

◆ C-3 hours = 1:00 PM (Photographer and Videographer arrive)
◆ C-2.5 hours = 1:30 PM (Entertainment vendor arrives)
◆ C-1 hour = 3:00 PM (Officiant arrives)
◆ C+30 minutes = 4:30 PM (Cocktail hour begins)
◆ C+1 hour = 5:00 PM (Reception begins)

Your coordinator builds and finalizes this timeline before the wedding day, so everyone knows exactly when and where to be.