| Soyla Soto |
| | 11/08/09 at 07:13 AM | Reply with quote | #1 |
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Dear Sirs,
Please give me information for which event goes first for each of the following if we only have 4 hours for the hall. We start wedding outside at 5:00 and last 30 minutes. We would like to have dinner at about 6:30 and can not figure out what should come next.
1st dance
Father/Daughter
Groom/Son
then what should come next and at what time
Thanks
Mother of the Bride
Soyla Soto
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| MissesE |
| | 11/20/09 at 10:00 PM | Reply with quote | #2 |
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Hi Soyla,
Sorry for the delayed reply, we do our best to answer questions as soon as possible.
Here's my best input in regard to your situation.
Based on what information you have given me, I am assuming that both the ceremony, and reception will be in the same location?
With that said, your schedule based on your wishes, will still be VERY tight. It can be done however, with the right person directing the flow of the day. I highly recommend an experienced DJ/MC as the experienced ones can see to it that things are announced in a timely manner, and therefore get done. A wedding planner hired just for the day (with schedule in hand) can also help.
Ceremony begins: 5:00 (keep in mind, that the ceremony is often late to start)
Ceremony Ends: 5:30
No receiving line after ceremony (today receiving lines are rare and out dated, as they take up way too much time. The bride and groom can greet the guests during the later part of their reception. Have the bride and groom hide out somewhere immediately after the ceremony, while the guests are asked to head to the reception area, it is ok to announce this more than once to hurry the guests on. Guests will linger, you can count on it!)
After ceremony photos: 5:40 to 6:10 (this will be very tight, but try to keep photos strictly to the immediate family & bride and groom) any extended family photos, friends, groups etc., can and should be done later at the reception if and when time permits. You don't want to rush the photographer.
6:11 to 6:20 - bride & groom (with wedding party) gets announced in to the reception.
6:30 - Once all are seated, the caterers can start serving dinner, etc. The bride and groom should always be served first. Allow the couple approx. 20 minutes to eat, and rest. Watch them to be aware of when they appear to be finished eating, as it will be important to get the events of the night started asap.
7:00 - 7:09 - (sooner if possible) Time for the bride and groom to cut the cake. This will provide the guests a dessert, while the following festivities take place.
7:10 - Immediately after cutting the cake, the Bride and Groom should hit the dance floor for their first dance. (typical song is approx. 3 - 4 minutes long)
7:14 - As soon as the bride and groom's music ends, the bride's father should head out on the dance floor, and tap the groom on the shoulder to take over dancing with the bride. Again, the average song lasts 3 - 4 minutes.
7:18 - Time for the groom to take his mother out on the floor for their special dance together. Allow time for an approx. 3 - 4 min. long song.
7: 22 to 7:35 - The DJ/MC should call the bride and all single ladies out onto the dance floor for the bouquet toss (if applicable). The toss bouquet is usually placed near the wedding cake by the florist, and is much smaller than the bride's main bouquet. This event should not take long, and the DJ should not linger too long on collecting single ladies if there doesn't appear to be many. Move on and get this event completed asap.
7:36 - 7:49 - Garder removal, and toss by groom (if applicable) Again, the DJ/MC should not spend to much time on collecting single gentlement for this event.
7:50 - 9:00 - There are a number of other traditions that could be included here, but for the sake of time, it would be wise to use the remaining time for the evening to allow the bride and groom to greet guests, and for all to enjoy free dancing time.
I hope this helps.
MissesE
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