Top 10 Ways To Avoid Lateness On Your Wedding Day

At Truehart Wedding Chapel in Glenside, PA, we specialize in stress-free, beautifully intimate weddings. But one common issue couples face—especially younger ones—is arriving late or even missing their micro wedding altogether due to poor planning. Don’t let that happen to you!

Here are the Top 10 ways to make sure you’re on time and ready to say “I do.”

1. Map the Location in Advance

Truehart Wedding Chapel is located at: 2800 Limekiln Pike, Glenside, PA 19038

Add 20–30 minutes to your travel time to account for potential traffic, detours, or parking delays.

2. Don’t Experiment with New Stylists, Nail Technicians, Make Up Artists

Schedule Hair & Makeup Strategically

Your Wedding Day Isn’t The Time To Try Something New! Choose Someone Whom You’ve Already Worked With & Has Demonstrated The Ability To Be Punctual. If your ceremony is in the afternoon, book your hair and makeup very early in the morning. If You Plan To Get Your Hair Done On The Day Of The Wedding Do Not Schedule A Morning Wedding.

3. Ride Together

Specifically If Your Wedding Does Not Include A Hidden Entrance There Is NO Need To Arrive Separately. You Will See Each Other Before The Ceremony So It’s Truly An Unnecessary Risk To Take Separate Cars.

4. Plan to Arrive Early

Although We Will Not Start Your Wedding Early It’s Good To Treat Your Wedding Arrival Like A Job Interview—arrive 15–20 minutes early.

This gives you buffer time To Shake Our Last Minute Nerves.

5. Assign a Timekeeper

Pick a trusted person to manage your timeline and keep everything on track.

6. Prep Everything the Night Before

Lay out your outfits, rings, marriage license, and any accessories the night before.

7. Use a Shared Timeline

Create a digital timeline or Google Calendar with alerts. Share it with your partner, stylist, and any key guests.

8. Avoid Day-of Errands

Don’t plan to pick anything up the morning of. Make sure flowers, clothing, and other items are handled at least 24 hours in advance.

9. Tell Guests to Be On Time

Remind your guests that this is a small, private ceremony—and that timing matters. Explain To Guests That You Will Not Delay Your Wedding If They Are Late. Ask Them Not To disrupt Your Wedding If They Are Late.

10. Understand the Ripple Effect

Being late cuts into your ceremony time, your photo time, and may even affect other couples. Respect your appointment by being prompt—it sets the tone for a beautiful start to your marriage.

Bonus Tip: Plan What Your Next Destination (Dinner, Party, Pictures In The Park, Etc.) Inform Your Guests By Text The Details To Avoid Confusion.

We Often Times Have Multiple Weddings In A Day So Gathering In Our Parking Lot Is Not An Option.

Let Truehart Help: We Are Here To Help With Referrals & Recommendations!

Trust our experience—and we’ll help you arrive with calm, confidence, and right on time.

💍✨ Your wedding should be magical—not rushed. Start your forever feeling relaxed and ready.