Aside from using decorations and other personal touches to create a unique wedding a couple can customize their wedding reception program to reflect their personalities.
Order of a wedding reception program.
Wedding receptions tend to follow a similar pattern including a number of wedding rituals and traditions.
Typically a wedding reception follows a standard format one that includes plenty of stages to keep track of.
The cocktail hour kicks off the wedding reception and can last for an hour or perhaps an hour and a half.
Receptions typically involve three main parts.
But traditionally some combination of the below happens.
Programs also give a fun format for listing.
Guests arrive greet each other and you and generally get into party mode.
A cocktail hour meal and dancing.
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Here s a handy wedding reception timeline based on a traditional cocktail hour and a four hour reception to give you an hour by hour guide to the day s.
Here are the common elements you ll typically find at a wedding with a brief description of each.
So be sure all reception to dos are complete by the time your wedding s scheduled to start.
Wedding party entrances 5 10 minutes.
It could be signed at the groom s reception the day before the wedding.
Your dj mc will announce your family and wedding party entrances here.
Whether you are having a formal or informal reception this should help you plan your order of affairs.
If you ve been to even one wedding before you already know all of this stuff and can probably skip this outline.
For this reason providing them with a wedding reception timeline is a must.
The reception portion of a wedding is the time when the bride and groom can show their unique style and personality.
The guests are served canapes and drinks as they gather at the reception.
Receptions are often more celebratory than formal and offering a program that outlines the wedding reception itinerary is helpful for guests.
Here s the basic order of events at a wedding reception.
Want your wedding reception to be both memorable and stress free but don t know the first thing about throwing a good party.
Prior to the ceremony the couple signs a marriage contract called the ketubah in private.
Guests arrive at the reception site some guests arrive early at the reception.
Wedding newbs only beyond this point.
This is a fun time for your wedding party and or immediate family members to enter the reception hall with a funny dance or action that gets your guests excited and ready for your grand entrance.
We ve included a five hour reception timeline and answered 7 common reception and party questions to keep your unforgettable night running smoothly.
Like snowflakes or fingerprints all wedding receptions are unique.
The order of service.
Usually the wedding planner mc or venue manager is in charge of keeping things in order.