| You can change the sequence of your reception as | | | | speeches in succession after you finish your meal. |
| there is no special order. You can delete any custom | | | | 8.If you haven't had your 1st dance as a married |
| that you don't wish to do. Every wedding is different, | | | | couple, do it now. If you have already danced, then you |
| so make your own decision. However, I'm giving you a | | | | and the wedding party start dancing. Sometime have |
| list of events that you can incorporate into your | | | | a parent's dance. HINT ~ Try not to stop your DJ too |
| wedding reception if you want. | | | | often, as you'll find it hard to get all the people back on |
| 1. You and your husband arrive at the reception with | | | | the dancefloor again. |
| your bridal party. | | | | 9. The cake can be cut anytime you want ~ you don't |
| 2. You might freshen up a bit or maybe have a drink | | | | have to announce it. Just make sure the photographer |
| and get into position for the receiving line and start | | | | and video person are not blocked, as you'll want these |
| receiving your guests. Probably your guests will mingle | | | | photos for your wedding album. |
| with each other, may be have a drink and eat delicious | | | | 10. Call all the single girls and toss your bouquet to |
| food ~ hors d'oeuves. | | | | them. Let your husband take your bridal garter and |
| 3. After a while the MC introduces the wedding party. | | | | toss it! |
| The traditional order ~ bride's parents, groom's parents, | | | | 11. Getting late? Having a late night buffet? Let's get it |
| bridesmaid and groomsmen in couples, maid of honor, | | | | going. |
| best man, flower girl, ring bearer and lastly the | | | | 12. Change into your going-away clothes. Have your |
| newliweds! | | | | last dance. Say goodnight to everyone and leave. |
| 4. Bride and Groom 1st- dance. You can have it now | | | | Honeymoon starts now!! |
| or after the speeches. However, if your photographer | | | | You should plan on having your wedding party start |
| is only staying a short time, it might be good to get the | | | | packing anything that is left behind and has to be |
| 1st dance completed so the photographer can get | | | | removed from the reception area. |
| some good shots. | | | | ######### |
| 5.Before eating the bestman gives his speech to the | | | | |
| bride and groom. | | | | >Ashlee Williams, is the editor of several online |
| 6.If you invited your clergy to your reception, he will say | | | | wedding sites, where you are given ideas and |
| grace before eating. | | | | resources on how to plan your fabulous wedding |
| 7.If you are having more than 4 speeches, they may | | | | without going over your budget! |
| be made between the courses if you wish. Or have all | | | | |