Wedding Reception Time Line
Wedding Reception Time Line
Why establish a time line for your wedding?
You want things to flow so you can have the time of your life with no stress!
The following time line is one I use as a DJ to make that happen. This time line is not carved in stone – it can be revised and shaped to be a unique as you as a couple are.
If you have a wedding planner/coordinator, this is a great start. Depending upon what services you purchased, she or he may help plan out the day’s events working with the Caterer, DJ and photographer. If you don’t use a wedding planner, it’s a good idea to have a main contact (point person) that will do things like letting the DJ know when the Bridal Party has arrived at the reception area, when they are ready for the introductions, etc.
Reception:
Background Music (as guests arrive – optional cocktail hour) Choose your type of music
Introduction of the Wedding Party: Choose a song
The wedding party will be introduced.
We Need names of participants in the wedding party. In the order of their appearance
And Now – for the first time: How you would like to be introduced?
(Some couples prefer Mr. & Mrs._______ ________ using the Groom’s name; some prefer to use both first names and some couples use a hyphenated name).
You can choose to play the same song as the introduction of the Wedding Party or choose another.
First Dances:
Bridal couple – Choose a song
Father/Daughter – Choose a song
Groom and Mother – Choose a song
Depending upon the size of your party and time you will be serving dinner, you may want to do just the Bridal couple dance so that your guests can start dinner. Or you may choose to add in the Father/Daughter & Groom/Mother special dances. In some cases, there is no Mother or Father available. I’ve had occasions where Brides have danced with their Mothers, Grooms with their sisters, etc. It’s flexible
Bridal Party (sometimes we hold this for after the dinner to get everyone out on the floor) – Choose a song
Food is Served:
Blessing (optional) Toasts may take place either before or during the meal.
DJ to announce Bridal Party and Wedding Party first – then each table if there is a buffet
Background music – choose music you and your guests would like to have dinner by.
Dance Music: Choices from our “in person” meeting – It’s advisable to go over your “DO NOT PLAY” list when you choose your songs.
The following are some of the traditional events/dances that you may want to incorporate into your reception.
- Dollar Dance (optional) Need a song
- Anniversary Dance (optional) Need a song
- Cake Cutting – Need a song
- Bouquet Toss: Need a song
- Remove Garter & Toss Garter: Need a song
- Place Garter: (optional) Need a song
- Last Dance: Need a song
When you book a wedding with KC Sound Express DJs, we personally meet with you to go over your prospective time line and song lists. We can provide a list of songs most commonly used for special dances and have a full range of songs for the reception, and if you desire, the ceremony.
If you have any questions or wish to book a wedding, you can contact us at:
http://www.kc-soundexpressdjs.com
(386) 265-1431
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