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The order of wedding reception
The reception usually proceeds in this order:
  • While the bridal party are off on location being photographed, the guests arrive at the reception venue where they are served light refreshments.
  • The Guests are seated in the reception venue and the Mc announces the bridal party entrance.
  • The MC asks the guests to stand as they announce the bride and grooms entrance.
  • MC asks everyone to be seated.
  • Grace is often offered before the meal is served. Either by the celebrant or the father of the bride.
  • The meal is served
  • MC welcomes the guests and announces the first speaker, usually the father of the bride
  • MC announces the next speaker, usually the father of the groom
  • Father of the groom speaks and toasts the family of the bride
  • MC announces the third speaker, usually the best man
  • The best man speaks and delivers a toast to the bridesmaids.
  • MC announces the third speaker, usually the best man
  • .The groom thanks everyone for coming and toasts his beautiful bride
  • Telegrams and messages are read, either by a family member or one of the bridal party
  • MC announces dessert. If the wedding cake is dessert then this is usually done before the speeches.
  • MC announces the cutting of the cake and the bridal waltz.
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