WEDDING RECEPTION TIMELINE/A DAY YOU WON'T FORGET
When the time calls for it,your wedding reception is one of the biggest moments of your wedding day. Having an organised timeline to stick to will greatly help in ensuring that you and your guests get the best possible experience to make it a day never to be forgotten! Here is a sample wedding reception timeline and some other helpful tips to get the party started.
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GUESTS MOVE FROM CEREMONY INTO COCKTAIL HOUR/1 HOUR
While your guests are busy mingling with one another after the ceremony, it's a good time to do your couples photo session and formal family photos also. Although in most cases the Bride & Groom typically may not be able to attend the cocktail hour, it's still a perfect time for the guests to relax and enjoy some interactive moments, entertainments with music and drinks before they go into the main reception.
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GUESTS ARE SEATED IN RECEPTION VENUE/15-20 MINUTES
Your wedding coordinator and maybe the DJ/MC will get all the guests rounded up and seated in the reception as they arrive at the venue so that they are ready for the party to start.If needed,they can explain how the guests can find their seats and give any other special announcements during this time. The start of getting your guests into the reception and the estimation of how long this will take based on the number of guests and venue of the reception is an essential part of your wedding reception timeline.
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WEDDING PARTY ENTRANCES/5-10 MINUTES
Your DJ/MC will make announcements for the entrances as arranged in your wedding program. This is a fun time for your wedding party, the entrances can be done with some funny interesting dance or actions, also the DJ/MC can say something nice and interesting that gets your guests excited and ready for your grand entrance.
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BRIDE & GROOM GRAND ENTRANCE/5-10 MINUTES
This is your unique time to celebrate,being introduced for the very first time as the newly weds. Pick your favorite party song and get the party rolling! Make sure the Bride & Groom entrance is separate from the other Wedding Party Entrances on your wedding reception timeline so that you can have your special shinning moment in the spotlight!
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FIRST DANCE/5-10 MINUTES
After making your grand entrance, all eye's will be on both of you and it's a perfect time to go straight into your first dance as a couple. Whether your dance is slow dance or sweet moment to a sentimental song,this is your moment to shine together.
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WELCOME SPEECH/5-10
Now you and your better half are seated at your head table and it's time to thank your guests for coming. This can be done by the Bride & Groom or parents of the bride. In some cases, this is also good time for a blessing from a family member to commence the meal!
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MEAL IS SERVED/1 HOUR
Make sure you grab your food first,and be sure to enjoy the meal you selected! Then if you so desire it's ok to make your rounds and greet your guests before you return to your table for the toasts. This is if you haven't set aside other time to mingle with your guests somewhere else in your Wedding Reception Timeline. If you do choose to take the meal time to greet or take photos with each table, make sure you allow yourself atleast 3 minutes per table and adjust the meal time accordingly.
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TOASTS/30 MINUTES
While your guests are still seated finishing up their meal,it's a great time to go through the toasts. It's a good idea to start with the Best Man and Maid of Honor toasts and then follow up with anyone else you have asked to toast.....before the dance party starts!
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FAMILY DANCE/15 MINUTES
This is a perfect time in the Wedding Reception timeline to start the dancing portion of your party with the mother & groom and father & bride dances as the case maybe and situation might allow. After the last family dance ,ask the DJ to invite all guests to the dance floor. This gets everyone up and out of their seats and on the dance floor so when the music hits more you will have a crowed to get the party started!
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CAKE CUTTING & DESSERT/30 MINUTES
The Cake Cutting Ceremony lets your guests know that the party is almost over, and can be done about an hour before your grand exit or the end of the reception. After the Bride & Groom cut the pieces of cake, have the DJ play some slow to mid-tempo songs while your guests enjoy their dessert. During dessert, it's also a good time to thank your guests for coming!
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RECEPTION SNEAK-OUT PHOTO SESSION/20-30 MINUTES
During the last dance set and after dessert is served is a perfect opportunity for the Bride & Groom to sneak-out for some Photo Session.
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KEEP THE PARTY GOING/30-40 MINUTES
After dessert has been enjoyed and the sugar rush begin to kick in, it's time to keep the dance party going!
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GRAND FINALE/10-15 MINUTES
After the last dance, the grand exit can be done as you so desire..
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