Off-beat Ceremony logistics

chantelleanthony

We are having a ceremony/reception - in - one.  I am wondering if there is anything logistically wrong with this plan:

The event will happen something like this:
-MC will announce that people need to take a seat at the dinner tables and face the front.
-Groom appears on stage
-Bride walks in - ceremony occurs.
-New Happy Couple walks down the centre to the back of room
-MC/Officiant announces tables 1 by 1 to greet the happy new couple (much like in a church).
-Guests greet then continue on to the buffet line-up.
-While greeting the guests, the headtable is being moved to the centre of the stage.

Although this will probably be seen here as "unorthodox" - because people haven't heard of it.  I am asking not opinions - but logistics.  Is there anything you see that could go very wrong with this plan?

Thanks for your help!

Avion22

Do all seats at tables have a good view of the stage?   If not, are you okay with people moving their chairs/"skooching"/getting up to get a better view?

Will guests have a chance to have a drink/beverage before they get up to greet you and go through the line?  Is there a bar where people can get an alcoholic drink, or will waitstaff come around pouring water/tea right away?  A lot of people don't like to start eating unless they have some kind of beverage, and if you have a bar people won't want to get up and let their food get cold to get a drink.

Is everyone at the head table in the ceremony?   If not, these people will need a place to sit during the ceremony.   

I think it's a neat plan, and it should work just fine.

AdeleDazeem

I've heard of this before, no need to bold/yell at me.

I think your plan sounds great - happy wedding! :-)

Elinetrouwt

I'm sure this can be done. But I'd escort people to their dinner table before the ceremony, and start with the buffet immediately after. Don't do the announcing and greeting, just make the rounds while everyone is having dinner. 

LauraChristin

I think the greeting will slow down the dinner service considerably. People who go through first will likely be done WAY in advance of people who go through last. I agree with the PP who suggested making rounds to the tables while guests are eating.

MairePoppy

As long as your caterer will not be setting up the buffet during the ceremony, it sounds fine.

Mae0606

I would think for the bride and groom to go to the tables would take less time rather than the officiant calling out and the tables coming to the bride and groom.