Reception Timeline in a Snapshot

I got this great article out of the Arizona Weddings Magazine (www.arizonaweddings.com) and thought it would be a helpful tip to most brides.



Planning help: 5 Hour Reception Timeline

6:00 p.m. - (60 minutes) Hors d'oeuvre and Cocktail Hour

7:00 - (5 minutes) Introduction of Wedding Party, Introducing Maid of Honor and Best Man, Introduction of Couple

7:10 - (5 minutes) Toast by Best Man and Others

7:15 - (75 minutes) Sit Down Dinner or Buffet

8:30 - (15 minutes) Cutting the Cake

8:45 - (5 minutes) First Dance

8:50 - (5 minutes) Bride and Father Dance

8:55 - (5 minutes) Groom and Mother Dance

9:00 - (30 minutes) Open Dancing

9:30 - (15 minutes) Garter Toss

9:45 - (15 minutes) Bouquet Toss

10:00 - (55 minutes) Resume Dancing

10:55 - (5 minutes) Last Dance

11:00 - Goodbyes and Getaway