I am in the process of planning mine and my fiance's wedding, when it struck me I don't really know what type of schedule we should have. What I mean is, the ceremony is at 5:00 pm and then we will probably take photos, but then what time do we eat, our first dance as husband and wife, father/ daughter, cake cutting, and so on. Any suggestions are welcomed and appreciated.
2006-10-17 08:52:13 · 10 answers · asked by Samantha S 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Hi! I was just recently married so I can relate. Have the photographer do as many photos as he/she can BEFORE the wedding (e.g., groom's side, groom & groomsmen, etc.). That will save time. It will take AT LEAST an hour after the wedding to finish the rest of the photos. Depending on where you are having the reception (i.e., how long it will take to drive there), schedule it within an hour of the wedding. Make sure there are appetizers and beverages available for guests to nosh on while they wait. They know they will have to wait awhile, but don't make them starve while doing so.
Usually, you start with the meal, then toasts at the head table during that time. We cut the cake as people were nearing the end of their dinners. After that, we did our first dance. My father is passed so we didn't have the father-daughter dance, but it would typically go after the first dance between you and your husband.
I would do the bouquet toss before people start to up and leave. We didn't really have anything "scheduled" but we just went with the flow.
Best wishes to you! :) Also, I used theknot.com a lot, too.
2006-10-17 09:04:39 · answer #1 · answered by J.Z. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our ceremony was at 6pm. Depends on how long your ceremony is too...ours was only about 10 minutes. We took pics of the girls and guys separately before the ceremony, so we took us together and the wedding party and family afterwards...it only took about 45 minutes. Then we were introduced into the reception and had our first dance right then. Then we had dinner @ 7:30ish...maybe even a little sooner than that. Then right after dinner you do the toasts and the cake cutting. Then the father-daughter dance, etc.... The only thing you really need actual times for are the ceremony and dinner (for people who can't make it to the ceremony). Just tell your DJ what order you want things in, and they will usually announce stuff when it is time. They do this all the time, so they know! You might want to discuss this with the people at your reception site too. Sometimes they will take care of that and make sure it goes smoothly.
Good luck!!!
2006-10-17 09:04:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got to have some sort of adapted schedule, because 5 p.m. is an odd time for the ceremony - most people have it at 2 or 3 p.m., so there can be time for photos before the dinner. Usually, cocktails would be 5:30, supper at 6:30, followed by the program, then the dance - first dance would probably be 8:30 or so - you don't want too much of a time lag there.
2006-10-17 09:29:53 · answer #3 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our reception followed after the ceremony by 3 hours. This allowed time for pictures. Once the reception started we had the receiving line. Then once all of the guests were there we had our first dance (truly magical with everyone looking at the two of you, talk about feeling like a princess). Dinner was next along with any toasts that are planned. When that was finished we did the father-daughter and mother-groom dances. Then the bridal party introduction dance. We mingled for awhile then cut the cake. We had the bridal(money) dance next. Then the garter and bouquet tosses were last event of the evening. Well all except for the partying and drinking of course. Good Luck and Best Wishes! Try theknot.com, it gave me alot of ideas along the way.
P.S.- Our reception was five hours long and it still seemed too short of a time!
2006-10-17 09:00:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a program. Get ideas from www.theknot.com or the wedding channel.com as far as traditional programs.
5-6 ceremony
6-7 pictures
730 Reception
The program will include
Coctail hour
Best man's speech
Father of the bride speech
First dance
father-daughter dance
Dollar dance , chicken dance etc.
dinner
cake cutting
Entertainment : Dj, band, comedian etc.
Tossing of the bouquet
garter toss
Dance
Bride and groom speech and getaway.
It doesn;t have to be in this order, there are just things that should be included.
Good luck
2006-10-17 09:00:27 · answer #5 · answered by Blunt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the place i'm from, and among family contributors/friends, this time table is commonly used for a well-known wedding ceremony, and became how we had ours. 2 p.m. ceremony, out of church by ability of three, wedding ceremony occasion went for formal pictures. We had time sufficient for a 'destroy' so went to my mom's abode for beverages/snack and chitchat - and to get off our feet! 5 p.m. Cocktails 6 p.m. Dinner and application - wedding ceremony occasion arrives purely in the previous dinner starts. approximately 7:30 - Cake reducing, while you're having that (we did no longer) approximately 8 - dance starts - first dance, family contributors dance, etc. approximately 10:30 - bouquet/garter toss once you destroy for previous due lunch Dancing resumes, til even with the undeniable fact that long you have the venue, dj/band, or liquor license. Ours went til a million a.m. - we left purely in the previous night.
2016-10-02 09:40:06 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just have an open house, and let if flow. let everyone eat all night, maybe plan about 6pm for food, dance at 7, cut cake before you leave on your honeymoon. let everyone else clean up.
2006-10-17 08:55:48 · answer #7 · answered by Grandma of six 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to www.theknot.com
they'll help you w/ everything. (5 is kinda late, though)
2006-10-17 08:54:27 · answer #8 · answered by autumn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
open house
2006-10-17 08:59:00 · answer #9 · answered by icen64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everthing very good
2006-10-17 09:15:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋