How long are they usually? Now that i'm the one planning it out for my own wedding; I don't remember!!!! I don't want it to go on forever, but I don't want it to be too short either. My reception is starting around 3 or 3:30 pm.
It just depends on how much dancing/partying you'd like to have, and how much your vendors are charging. My DJs cheapest rate included 3 hours (won't be playing during cocktail hour) and we decided not to have him stay around for an extra hour before or after.
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Ours is about 3-1/2 hours. We have time stipulations at our venue: ceremony starting no earlier than 6pm...everyone off premises by 11pm (county regulations) and DJ needs 45 minutes to pack up.
Re: Wedding Receptions
3-3:30- Ceremony
3:30-4:30- cocktail hour
4:30- Bridal party intro
4:40- B&G intro
4:45- B&G first dance
4:50-6- dinner
6-6:30- dancing
6:30-6:45- toasts
6:45-7- cake cutting
7-7:30- dancing
7:30-7:45- bouquet & garter toss
7:45-8:15- dancing
8:15- last dance
8:30- exit
My Bio
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