Where do timelines break most?

Getting-ready overruns, travel between venues, and family photo blocks. Buffer those first.

How much buffer is enough?

Ask your planner for venue-specific recommendations. Ten rushed minutes is not a buffer.

Name a day-of owner for go/no-go calls when buffers are consumed.

July 30, 2026 · Planning Guides · 1 min read

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Where do timelines break most?: Getting-ready overruns, travel between venues, and family photo blocks. Buffer those first.
How much buffer is enough?: Ask your planner for venue-specific recommendations. Ten rushed minutes is not a buffer.
Who owns the clock?: Name a day-of owner for go/no-go calls when buffers are consumed.