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Schedule

Order of Events

Friday, October 9, 2026

Reception

5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Guests Arrive

5:45 pm - 6:00 pm

Semiformal/Cocktail Attire

Bring shoes that are comfortable for walking around the Zoo!

Cocktail Hour

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

With Dinner occurring very soon there are no snacks, instead we are doing a Surprise Animal Encounter!!!

Reception Begins

6:45 pm - 7:00 pm

Bridal Party Entrance, Ceremony Video, and Grand Entrance of the Couple

Speeches

7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Depending on how long speeches take, this time could shift slightly.

Dinner

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Dinner is Buffet style with many options! The buffet will be open for 2 hours but this window of time is our projected amount of time for calling tables and each group getting their first plate.

Dancing/Games

8:30 pm - 9:45 pm

First Dances, Dancing for all, and games set up outside for those who don't love to dance!

Formal Exit

9:45 pm - 10:00 pm

Send off of the Couple and end of the Reception, thank you for celebrating with us!