Schedule a last dance into your wedding reception timeline to signal to guests it s time to go home or head to the after party.
Typical wedding reception program outline.
Adjust timing as necessary to work.
Meaningful verse poem or reading.
Expert wedding planner tessa lyn brand of tessa lyn events helped us create a sample modern wedding reception timeline based on a wedding starting at 5 30 p m.
Your wedding coordinator and or dj mc will get all of your guests rounded up and seated in the reception hall so that they are ready for the party to start.
Cocktail hour is the kickoff to the reception and should last at least an hour.
Depending on the type of your wedding your program should represent the entire wedding you are going to host.
But there are several other kinds of format including animated pictures of brides cootie catchers puzzles and games etc that can be used.
One of the most common formats is the folded or single card.
A request for audience participation during certain parts of the ceremony e g.
End your wedding on a high note and choose a dance song that will leave a lasting impression.
Message in memory of loved ones who could not attend.
Guests are seated in reception hall 15 20 minutes.