photo by Douglas Hoffman

Whether your wedding is intimate or grandiose, informal or formal, it is important to have a schedule planned for your wedding reception.  The most important part of this schedule is the sequence of events, not the actual times of the events.  The times will change depending on the flow of your event.  The order may change depending on circumstances that may occur, but it is best to have a plan to communicate to all of your vendors/wedding professionals.

When preparing this plan, be as specific as possible to eliminate too many surprises or confusion on the day of your wedding.  Include people's names, estimated times for things to occur, the time span for which each professional is hired, specific locations, and song titles of special dances. Etiquette Rule: Wedding guests are not suppose to begin dancing until after the bride and groom have had their first dance. So, if you want people to start dancing early in the reception, schedule your first dance right away!

Below is some helpful information regarding your reception schedule to assist you with planning the order of your reception.  Our advice is to get the toasts and first dance out of the way at the beginning of the reception. We hope this serves as a helpful resource for you.   Have a great wedding!