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Wedding Timeline
Below is a guide to how the day will unfold. While timings may shift slightly, this timeline will help you know what to expect so you can simply enjoy every moment.
image credit: Lochend Woolshed Venue
2:25 PM – Bus Boarding Begins at Dunedin Railway Station
If you are taking the complimentary guest bus, please arrive for boarding by this time.
2:40 PM – Bus Departs Promptly
Don’t be late! The bus will leave right on time to ensure everyone makes it to the venue before the bride.
3:00 PM – Guest Arrival at Lochend Woolshed
For guests driving themselves, arrival opens now. Grab a complimentary welcome drink and enjoy the view.
3:20 PM – Please Take Your Seats
3:30 PM – The Wedding Ceremony
4:00 PM – Cake Cutting & Coffee Cart Opens
Coffee, tea, and wedding cake are served right after the ceremony.
4:15 PM – Group & Family Photos
We will gather everyone together on the lawn for a quick group photo and family portraits.
4:45 PM – Cocktail &
Grazing Hour
While the bridal party slips away for portraits around the property, please enjoy the grazing platters, frozen slushies, and punch bowl inside the woolshed.
6:30 PM – Grand Entrance & Banquet Dinner
Find your seats as we welcome the newlyweds! A delicious banquet-style dinner will be served, with speeches and toasts flowing casually throughout the meal.
7:10 PM – Speeches
7:30 PM – Dance Floor Opens
Time to kick off your heels (or block shoes!) and party.
11:00 PM – Inside Wrap-Up & Sparkler Send-Off
The music winds down inside as we head outdoors for a sparkler farewell to the bride and groom.
11:15 PM – Venue Closes & Return Bus Departs
The complimentary bus departs Lochend Woolshed to take everyone back to the Dunedin Railway Station.
