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transitioning from ceremony to reception

talandreetalandree member
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We have decided to have our ceremony and reception at the same venue and are planning on an evening wedding (7ish). 

My only concern right now is the "flow" of events once we get married. 

Once we walk down as husband and wife, we would like to sneak off for about half an hour to take pictures (we're taking most of our pictures before the wedding, since it's an evening wedding). 

I'm wondering if you would have any advice on how to "guide" the party from ceremony to reception in a way that doesn't seem all over the place.  

The tables for the reception will already be set up in the back of the venue, it's just letting people know what's going on, so that no one will be confused. 

Should we get an MC to get everyone on track? 

We were thinking of hiring a wedding planner to help us out with issues like this, but the cost is a bit much, especially for just the one day. 

TIA :)
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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    You could hire a DOC (Day-of-Coordinator) to MC and handle the vendors on the day. The month of the wedding you would hand over the reigns to them and they would take over, that way you can focus on getting married. They're much more affordable than wedding planners. Check around in your local area for recommendations. My wedding isn't until November and my DOC has already helped me so much with suggestions and vendor referrals.
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  • itzMSitzMS member
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    I don't think people will be confused. Most everyone has been to a wedding before. Make sure to let your parents and immediate family know the plan, and most people will follow them.

    Usually, after a ceremony, I wouldn't need someone to tell me what to do. I go find the bar and my escort card, and life is good.
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  • alithebridealithebride member
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    askt he venue how they normally handle this. see if you like the idea.

     

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  • vanityinkvanityink member
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    Our ushers basically led everyone into the reception and got people started eating and drinking. Then we joined once we were done with pictures. Was no big deal.
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