Wedding Reception - Order of Service

Whether you are having a formal or informal reception, this should help you plan your order of affairs.

The order of service:

• The guests are served hors d´oeuvres and drinks, as they gather at the reception.

• As the bride, groom and bridal party arrive at the reception they are served or hors d´oeuvres and drinks separately while the guests are seated.

• The bridal party enter the reception and are announced to the guests. The bride and groom should be the last seated.

• Entree and Main courses are served.

• Toasts are given.

• Telegrams are read aloud by the best man.

• The cake is cut by the bride and groom.

• The bridal waltz is preformed by the bride and groom.

• The parents and bridal party then join the bride and groom on the dance floor.

• After this all other guests are welcome to join the dancing.

• Dessert is served.

• Bride throws her bouquet.

• The bride and groom change into their traveling clothes (optional).

• The bride and groom return to the reception to say their finale goodbyes.

• Seating Positions (left to right): Groomsmen, Best man, Groom, Bride, Maid of honour, Bridesmaids