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 » Easy Weddings » Wedding Articles » Wedding Reception - Order of service

Wedding Reception - Order of service

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

» 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