Schedule
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Guest arrival and seating with background music
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Wedding ceremony begins with processional, vows, rings, and the pronouncement of marriage
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Cocktail hour with light appetizers and drinks while the couple takes photos
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Guests are seated for the reception and the couple makes their grand entrance
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Dinner is served
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Toasts and speeches from the wedding party and family
6:30 PM – 6:45 PM
First dance
6:45 PM – 7:30 PM
Open dance floor begins
7:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Cake cutting and dessert
7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Dancing and celebration continue, optional bouquet or garter toss
8:45 PM – 9:00 PM
Final song and grand exit