Wedding Reception Format

The Most Common Wedding Reception Format

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There are many different ways to schedule the events at your reception, and they are all influenced by many factors. Religious beliefs, cultural backgrounds and even the age of the bride and groom are just a few of the influences which can alter how you celebrate your event.

For those who are unsure of where to start the planning of their reception, this is our Recommended Schedule of Events:

Pre-Dinner Drinks

Entrees

Main Meal

Speeches

Cutting of the Cake

Bridal Waltz

[Dance Set 1]

Sweets

[Dance Set 2]

[Dance Set 3]

Bouquet Toss

Garter Removal & Garter Toss

Farewell Circle or Guard of Honour

Departure

Related Topics

Bouquet Toss

Bridal Party Entrance

Bridal Party Roles

Bridal Waltz (The First Dance)

Cake Cutting Ceremony

Casual Departure

Departure Methods

Discreet Departure

Farewell Circle

Father - Daughter Dance

First Dance (Bridal Waltz)

Garter Removal & Toss

Guard of Honour

MC Duties

Mother - Son Dance

Pre Dinner Drinks

Seating Your Wedding Guests

Traditional Departure Methods

Wedding MC Duties

Wedding Reception Format

Wedding Speeches

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