It is important that everybody involved arrives at the ceremony venue in good time. There is a fine line between arriving too early and nervously waiting around and having to rush to be there on time.
Ushers: 45 minutes before
Best man and groom: 45-30 minutes before
Guests: up to 30 minutes before
Groom's parents: 15 minutes before
Mother of the bride and bridesmaids: 10 minutes before
Bride and her father (or person giving her away): 5 minutes before
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