Reception order????

mrskantz

I have never even been to a wedding before let alone a reception! My wedding is in 12 days! I need help!!! anyone know in a traditional order thigns happen at the reception????  Like dances, toasts, cake, food.....thanks!

fallbride1109

Can your venue planner or DJ help you with this?  That way you won't be so stressed.  Here is what we did:

Cocktail hour
Bride and groom announced/first dance
Welcome from Groom's parents (this could also be a blessing)
Buffet opened/dinner
Cake/toasts (about an hour after buffet was opened)
Cake served - we didn't do any other dances but they could start here
Dancing
Bouquet/garter toss - about hour after cake/2 hours after dinner
Last dance of the night for the guests
Bride and groom private last dance (loved this--highly recommend)
Exit

mrskantz

thanks!

deltagirl77

I'm traditional and plan to follow a similar order to what stephiehall lists. I've received suggestions from several djs to do a 30-40 minute dance set and then stop to have dinner as a way to get people moving so they don't get too bored from sitting as they probably didn't do much except eat and drink during the cocktail hour.  It makes sense but I just feel it would be disruptive to stop dancing to eat and then go back to dancing although I've read this is being done at more weddings. I guess I am just old fashioned.