My fiance and I have only been to two weddings and they were very non-traditional and laid back. I would go so far as to say, "Not planned at all." However, we were talking about it tonight and we have no idea what we're supposed to do at the reception.
To begin with, we're not having dancing--we're having it at a bowling and bocce restaurant and having dinner and games. I suppose people can dance if they want to, but we definitely will not be. I was thinking of making a "schedule" or sorts to go with the table numbers. Nothing too in-depth, just, when dinner starts, when bowling opens, when the cake cutting will be, etc.
I know, typically, there's speeches and toasts and whatnot, but I have no idea when this takes place. As well, my side of the family is a bit shy and I don't see them jumping for joy at the idea of speaking in front of anyone. His family is more outspoken and will probably want to do speeches and toasts and whatnot. Will it be weird if my family doesn't really say anything?
And on the topic of speeches! We're not really having a traditional wedding party because we tried to keep the wedding very small (under 60), so we're having our sisters as attendants. Should they give speeches at the reception?
Are he and I supposed to do any speeches or anything? You guys, I am completely clueless when it comes to weddings. I don't know when things are supposed to happen or how they are supposed to happen. I'm terrified that our families are going to think we are fools.
Can someone lead me through how a reception is supposed to work? (Oh my God. I sound like a lost child. Turned the wrong way to the bathroom and ended up in the gym and now I just want to go home.)