đź’Ť WEDDING DAY PLAN
Thank you for your patience. Below is my plan for the wedding day. Please contact David or myself with questions. Rehearsal for Officiant, Musicians, and anyone walking with the bride or groom is Dec 26th at 6pm. Please let me know if you are not available for rehearsal. Talk soon, Felisha
Thank you for your patience. Below is my plan for the wedding day. Please contact David or myself with questions. Rehearsal for Officiant, Musicians, and anyone walking with the bride or groom is Dec 26th at 6pm. Please let me know if you are not available for rehearsal. Talk soon, Felisha
Felisha Sandifer & David
Friday, December 27
Church Ceremony & Fellowship Hall Celebration
PRIMARY CONTACT
DAY-OF LEADERS
- Lead Coordinator: Sharyn
- Assistant Coordinator: Request pending
- Officiant & Ring Holder: Pastor Brown
- Bride Escort: Apostle Scott
- Elders’ Prayer Song: Apostle Scott
MUSICIANS
- Pianist: Prophet John
- Violinist: Sister Mary
QUICK FACTS & CONTACTS
- Guests arrive: 3:00 PM
- Ceremony: 3:30 – 4:15 PM (45 minutes)
- Fellowship Hall: 4:45 – 6:15 PM
- Departure: 6:30 PM (Uber Black)
FULL DAY TIMELINE
(All times are quarter-hour increments)
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Hair & Makeup
2:30 – 2:45 PM
Travel to church
Travel to church
2:45 – 3:15 PM
Get dressed & final touches at church
3:00 PM
Guests arrive
Pre-ceremony playlist begins
Ushers seat guests front rows first only
CEREMONY | 3:30 – 4:15 PM
- Groom & Groomsmen Entrance
- Bridal Party Entrance
- Bride Entrance (escorted by Apostle Scott)
- Opening Prayer – Pastor Brown
- Sermon / Marriage Message – Pastor Brown
- Unity Candle
- Vows (soft background music)
- Elders’ Prayer – Without Faith (Andraé Crouch, sung by Apostle Scott)
- Exchange of Rings (Pastor Brown)
- Pronouncement
- Recessional (playlist)
4:15 – 4:30 PM
Bride & Groom greet guests at back doors
4:30 – 4:45 PM
Private time — COUPLE ONLY (elders’ room)
Private time — COUPLE ONLY (elders’ room)
4:45 – 6:15 PM
Fellowship Hall celebration
6:15 – 6:30 PM
Wrap-up & departure prep
CEREMONY MUSIC PLAN
Pre-Ceremony
Recorded playlist (background only)
Groom Entrance
Come Holy Spirit – Apostle Christine
LIVE piano: Prophet John
Bridal Party Entrance
LIVE piano (Prophet John)
LIVE violin (Sister Mary)
LIVE violin (Sister Mary)
Bride Entrance
LIVE piano + violin
Escort: Apostle Scott
Escort: Apostle Scott
Unity Candle
LIVE piano (very soft)
Vows
Soft background music (very low)
Elders’ Prayer
Without Faith – Andraé Crouch
LIVE vocal: Apostle Scott
LIVE vocal: Apostle Scott
Exchange of Rings
No music
RECESSIONAL MUSIC — VERY IMPORTANT
Playlist: “We Are Family” songs (recorded)
Sound Booth Instructions:
- Start playlist LOW as Pastor Brown prepares to announce
- When he says:
“I present to you Mr. and Mrs. David and Felicia DeLay”
→ Turn volume UP - After the first song finishes → switch back to pre-ceremony playlist at conversational volume
FELLOWSHIP HALL PLAN
- Couple announced into room
- First Dance: I Only Have Eyes for You (couple-supplied song)
- Cake & Punch
- Mingling, photos, fellowship
- Background music: couple-supplied playlist
SEATING PLAN
INSIDE-ROW RULE IS MANDATORY
Orientation:
- Left = Bride’s side
- Right = Groom’s side
- Bridal party & groom party sit on INSIDE AISLE SEATS ONLY
LEFT SIDE (BRIDE)
Row 1 — Front Inside Row (Reserved)
- Sister Lisa
- Sister Gina
- Sister Missy (Maid of Honor, when seated)
- Sister Destiny
- Sister Gabrielle
Row 2 — Family Row (Reserved)
- Tish
- Nesha & baby
- Charles & Joy
- Nephews: Christian & David
RIGHT SIDE (GROOM)
Rows 1 & 2 — Fully Reserved (20 seats total)
- David’s family
- Groom’s special guests
- Coworkers
USHER INSTRUCTIONS
Ushers: Brother Jerry & Pastor Sam
- Seat guests front rows first only
- Protect all reserved rows
- Enforce inside-seat rule
Suggested wording:
“These inside seats are reserved — we’ll seat you just behind them.”
COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Coordinator — Sharyn
- Cue all music transitions
- Confirm Pastor Brown & musicians
- Escort couple to elders’ room
- Protect couple-only private time
- Cue fellowship hall entrance & first dance
- Assist with Uber Black booking
Assistant Coordinator - Request Pending
- Assist Lead Coordinator
Church Coordinator - Needed
- Review seating plan with ushers
- Keep elders’ room private
- Direct guest flow
- Collect and give all cash/check gifts to Felisha & David before departure
After-Ceremony Coordinator - Needed
- Set up Cake & Punch
- Manage gift table & QR code
- Cue first dance
- Manage playlist volume
- Begin wrap-up by 6:00 PM
CHECKLISTS
Day Before — December 26
- Marriage certificate completed & signed
- Witnesses confirmed
- Music confirmed
- Seating lists printed
- Church decorated
- Cake arriving 27th early
- Gift table & QR code prepared
Morning Of — December 27
- Eat & hydrate
- Bring dress, shoes, jewelry
- Rings given to Pastor Brown
- Emergency kit with Sister Missy or Sharyn