Ceremony & reception details

so FH and i thought reception programs would be a good idea since we dont hav an MC or DJ, and it would possibly cut out some of the risk of drunk family members doing speeches that we just dont need or want, but that can never be controlled i spose, anyway neither of us have been to a wedding in quite a while and we know all the sorts of things that are ment to happen but no idea what order, the only thing we know is what time the entree and mains are coming out (having out cake for desert) can anyone give me a quick run down of what order things should be in? just so i have an idea because we really have none lol

ok guests enter room and take seats

bridal entrance with the bridal party first after everyone seated

entree

main course

speeches if having any and then cake cutting

dessert, tea and coffee

bridal waltz

bouquet, garter

bride and groom depart, depends if ur traditional and want everyone to say good bye or bride and groom wait for everyone to leave after having circle of friends and well wishes

guests depart

Hi Viv

We’re planning on something pretty similar to Gabbie. We’re just breaking up the speeches cause my crew will chat for a while !

6.00 – 6.30  Canapes

6.30 – 6.45  Guests seat / Welcome speech / housekeeping rules

6.45 – 7.00  Bridal party entrance & Bridal Waltz*

7.00 – 7.40  Entree served / cleared

7.40 – 8.00  Speeches – Father of the Bride (first if hosting), Father of the Groom

8.00 - 8.40  Main course served / cleared

8.40 – 9.00  Speeches – Best Man / Bridesmaid / Couple thank yous

9.00 – 9.05  Cut the cake (if cake is dessert though, will have to be cut after entree)

9.05 – 9.30  Dessert served / cleared

11.00 ish     Cake + tea / coffee

11.45 ish     Goodbyes + close

Traditionally I think the bridal waltz is just before you say goodbyes and leave, but I’ve been to a few where the couple get it out of the way and then can relax – which I like !

Goodluck with the planning xx