SAMPLE WEDDING RECEPTION ITINERARY
1:00
Decorators arrive to decorate reception venue
Cake & Flowers delivered
3:30
Friends arrive to set up wedding favours & sign‐in table
4:00
DJ arrives to set‐up
4:30‐6:00
Bridal Party arrive to grounds for photographs
5:00
Guests arrive (time on invitation)
5:00‐6:00
Appetizers & cocktail hour
Guests sign book & find tables
6:00‐6:15
Bridal Party in Bridal Room getting ready
6:00
Guests are seated
6:15
Parents & Bridal Party Grand Entrance
*MC gets everyone to line up in pairs in the order they will be introduced*
*Guys & girls will walk up separate staircases & meet at top of staircase then walk in
together & stand in front of the head table*
Parents of the Bride – Indicate names here
Parents of the Groom
Ring Bearer & Flower Girls
Groomsmen & Bridesmaids:
Best Man & Matron of Honour
Bride & Groom
6:20
Photos of wedding party while lined up at head table