Does anyone see holes in this? We have no time for a real cocktail hour and aren't inviting much family so my photographer has about 15 - 20 to get a handful of formal photos and that's what we're working with...
5:00 p.m. Grab a drink and mingle
5:20 p.m. Guests seated and prelude music starts
5:25 p.m. Officiant and Groom stand in place
5:28 pm Wedding Party processional
5:34 p.m. Bridal entrance
5:37 p.m. Ceremony starts
5:52 p.m. Recessional
6:00 p.m. Guests head from the ceremony into the reception and find their seats.
6:20 p.m. Your emcee begins introducing the wedding party, starting with your parents.
6:25 p.m. Dinner is served. The emcee asks guests to take their seats. Music should be low enough so guests can talk
at their tables.
6:40 p.m. A welcome speech or a blessing. If you’re not having either, begin the toasts now -- best man followed by maid of honor.
7:10 p.m. The first dance.
7:20 p.m. The father-daughter dance, which is followed by the mother-son dance.
7:35 p.m. A dance set begins with more upbeat songs to entice most guests out of their seats.
7:45
p.m. A couple of slow songs play.
7:50 p.m. Back to more upbeat songs.
8:30 p.m. The cake cutting.
8:35 p.m. Some mid-paced songs play as cake is served so guests can dance if they
want.
8:45 p.m. Guests are seated for cake.
9:00 p.m. The bouquet toss, followed by the garter toss, if you’re doing them.
9:10 p.m. The final dance set. Time to play those
songs you felt funny playing while all the elderly guests were still there!
9:55 p.m. The last dance, followed by your grand exit if you’re making one.
