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wedding reception structure?
so in what order are you supposed to do things at the reception?
i've got no idea where to start with it.
i haven't got the details ironed out yet but it will be a late afternoon wedding (4:00 maybe) and a dinner reception.
i was wanting nibblies (like mini cheesecakes, fruit platter, chocolate fondue, cheese and crackers etc) and a buffet style dinner.
i was thinking it should finish no later than 10:00pm.
so just a rough outline whate order do i do everything in?
Thank You. 
we will have a friend do the MCing
As a former DJ and wedding MC (for hire) I hope that I can answer your question. There is the traditional way of a wedding reception - but many weddings these days tend to mix things up a little... it doesn't really matter the order you do things in, as long as you get everything done in the six hours you've allocated. Your MC is the timekeeper for the whole reception - they will need to be polite, but firm to stick to the schedule (it's very easy to run out of time).
Following the ceremony, while the bridal party are getting photographs taken - guests arrive at the reception venue. Allow for at least 30 minutes for guests to mingle, enjoy nibblies, a drink at the bar, leave gifts on a table to the side and work out where they are seated etc. During this time, if you have a band or a DJ - they should be playing quiet background music to set the mood - soft piano music is perfect for this.
After giving your guests time to settle, they should make their way to their table while the bridal party waits outside the room. Your MC should introduce each couple into the room one at a time - starting with flower girl and page boy, then bridesmaids and groomsmen, then matron of honour and best man, and finally the bride and groom. You may like to chose an "entry song" with a big chorus for the bride and groom as the bridal party make their way to the bridal table - usually at the front of the room.
From there, at about about 5 or 5:15 you will want to have your meal started. Meals can take a LONG time - because people are talking, eating, drinking. Your band or DJ should continue to play quiet background music during the meal. By about 6 or 6:15 the main meal should be finishing and your MC should encourage people to make speeches. The traditional order of speeches is as follows:
* Father of the bride/groom (thank guests for coming, tell them about their son/daughter & their new spouse - humour is always good here, toast the bride and groom).
* The Groom (thank the father of the bride, thank the guests for attending and their presents, thank his new wife, thank any individuals who helped organise the day).
* Best Man speech (speaking about the life of the groom, details of how the bride and groom met, any tasteful and funny stories about their past, toast the bride and groom, read telegrams from those who couldn't make it).
After that, anyone can speak if you chose... but set a 3-5 minute time limit.
By 7pm, you should be considering cutting the cake. This is an opportunity for guests to take photographs if they wish. Immediately following the cake cutting (don't touch the bottom) - the cake should be removed and cut up in pieces in the kitchen for all your guests. While this is happening, you may wish to throw the bouquet to the single ladies - and perhaps have your groom remove your garter to throw for any single men in the room. This can sometimes take up to 20 minutes.
Following this, cake can be served to guests if it's ready - if not... don't worry, just move straight into your bridal waltz. In most weddings, three songs make up the bridal waltz - and to begin with only the bride and groom are on the dancefloor until the end of the first chorus of the first song. Then your MC should encourage the bridal party ONLY to join you on the dancefloor until the end of the second chorus. Then your MC should encourage the parents of the bride and groom to join you on the dancefloor until the end of the first song. Then at the beginning of the second song, all of your guests can be invited to dance.
If the cake is not already served - it can be done during or immediately after the bridal waltz. Alternatively, as the bridal waltz ends, the band/DJ starts the party dancing music. This should be no later than 8pm. You will be able to dance with your guests, mingle and speak with them. Some older guests, or guests with young children might like to go home at this time - it's your opportunity to thank them again for coming. Often the bride and groom may actually leave the venue early anyway - say, about 9:30 in your case and leave your guests to party for a little while longer. If you plan on finishing at 10pm, bar service will need to stop no later than 9:45... and your band or DJ should commence a cooler/slower music style at that time.
Hope this helps you with your planning. If you have any specific questions - feel free to message me directly to ask. I hope I haven't left anything out... my memory isn't as good as it used to be! lol
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