Whilst the Service is undoubtedly the most important part of the whole day, the Reception is definitely the busiest!
With so much going on and so little time to fit it all in, you could be forgiven for wondering how everything will possibly run smoothly. But as long as you've thought sensibly about things and put together a detailed timetable, then trust us, it will - as long as you stick to your timetable of course!
The key to successful timetabling is to know are what events you need to plan for, and how long to allow for each one. So without further ado, let's take a look at the most common events that occur during a Reception.
Photographs/Welcome Drink & Canapes
Typically, the photographs will be one of the first events to occur at the Reception venue. Within a few moments of the ceremony ending (or shortly after arriving at the Reception venue if the Service is at a separate location), the couple will be whisked away by the photographer for photo duty. Whilst this is happening, welcome drinks and canapes are often served to guests to provide an introduction to the proceedings and help pass the time.
The best guide to find out how long to allow for this part of the proceedings is to go directly to the horses mouth - speak to your photographer well beforehand and ask for their guidance. Normally you can expect the photography session to take at least an hour, but it may take longer if you want lots of group shots or reportage style photography of you with your guests.
The Receiving Line
The receiving line is an optional part of the reception that allows the key members of the wedding party and guests to formally meet and exchange pleasantries.
Typically a receiving line would begin with the Father and Mother of the Bride, move on to the Father and Mother of the Groom. The Chief Bridesmaid and Best Man would follow and the line would conclude with stars of the show, the Bride and Groom themselves. However, this line-up is not set in stone and couples can choose to reduce or add to this motley crew as they see fit.
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