Schedule

Wedding of Lauren and Benjamin

5:30 pm - 11:00 pm

When arriving at the ceremony and reception, you will enter the zoo at the Broadway Entrance instead of the main zoo entrance. The zoo will be closed to the public during this event.

GUEST ARRIVAL 5:00-5:30 PM Wedding attire is semi-formal. Shoes must be worn at all times while on Zoo property so please plan accordingly. CEREMONY 5:30-6:00 PM The ceremony is held outside in the formal garden. Seats are on grass so please plan for the grassy terrain. COCKTAIL HOUR 6:00-7:00 PM Light appetizers and a variety of drinks will be provided. The bride and groom have a special surprise for the guests during this time. RECEPTION WELCOME 7:00 PM Reception is inside the aquarium and wedding guests will be allowed to explore all aquarium exhibits throughout the entire night. BRIDE AND GROOM SOCIALING/PICTURES 7:00-7:30 PM BUFFET STYLE DINNER SERVED 7:30-8:30 PM SPEECHES & CHAMPAGNE TOAST 8:10-8:30 PM Champagne will be preset at all tables for the toasts FIRST DANCES 8:30-9:00 PM CAKE CUTTING 9:15 PM DANCE FLOOR & SOCIALIZING 9:30-11:00 PM RECEPTION END 11:00 PM