How long should the ceremony be?? How long should the reception be?? Should the bride and groom have the same number of gusts?? How do you get everything started at the reception?? The food?? The dancing?? And who came up with the chicken dance hookie pokie and the dollar dance?? Are they all that important??
2006-08-23 14:30:16 · 5 answers · asked by Sarah G 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
The ceremony is determined by where you are having it. If it CAtholic you have no control. Just sit back and ride. Receptions rarely go longer than 4 hours. You do not have to have the same number of guests. Just agree that you invite family and then agree to same number for friends, so that one does not outnumber the other. My side really outnumbered my husband's but we had people so mixed up in seating they didn't care. When you walk your DJ will announce that you have arrived. Then if you have not had a receiving line at the church (best) then come in mix among the guests for a little while, then someone from catering will let you know that the food is ready to be served and then let the DJ know so that he can announce that you are serving, but that bride, groom and attendants go first. Dancing - husband/wife, then come the attendants, then dance with the parents (ie bride with father, groom with mom). Any other special dances you want to do - have fun with the dances, do something so that a lot of people dance. Don't do the dollar dance. That is tacky is just a way to get people to give you money on top of gifts. Chicken dance is usually requested by some wedding guest as is the hookie pookie. They are just plain fun. Relax. The person marrying you has an order for what is to be done and when and then same for the DJ at the reception. Eating does not start until you arrive anyhow. Also, be smart, break with tradition have you wedding photos taken almost all primarily in advance of the wedding - the bride looks her best and so do all the ladies. Also, it means you get to the reception faster and can much more fun.
2006-08-23 15:01:59 · answer #1 · answered by mom of girls 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This is all up to the people getting married. The ceremony should be as long as the bride and groom would like. If it's a church wedding, the priest or pastor can probably tell them how long the ceremony will last. If the couple write their own vows they should practice them to see how long the ceremony would be. Also you can incorporate traditions such as lighting candles to make it a little longer if need be.
If you are having a reception with food, alcohol and dancing, allow at least 4 hours, but maybe more depending how many guests need to be served dinner.
A good DJ can get the reception started and keep things moving along for you by announcing when dinner will be served, which tables should get up for the buffet (if it is buffet), he can start the dancing and wind down with a couple of slow dances when it's time to go. The chicken dance, dollar dance and hokey pokey are important if the bride and groom think it's important. But if you let your DJ take requests, beware that those dances may be requested. Some people think those dances are great fun after a couple of drinks!
At my wedding there were many more on my side than my husband's. It's just the way it worked out but he was a good sport about it. The bride and groom should discuss this in advance so no feelings are hurt. Hopefully it can be about 50/50 but if one of them is from another country or state maybe that's not possible.
2006-08-23 21:36:55 · answer #2 · answered by Stimpy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ceromoney around 1/2 an hour dinner at 6:00 reception from 8 to midnight as for the uest that varieson family sizes.(example i have a huge family and he has no family) once the band or dj starts the music the people will dance and if the bride and groom want the special dances go for it . or they can do what me and my spouce did and only have a grand march after all it is their day and only their day
2006-08-23 21:36:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Im sorry Im Athiest
2006-08-23 21:32:14 · answer #4 · answered by mrbaltezor 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's your day, what works for you???
2006-08-23 21:34:17 · answer #5 · answered by clueless 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋