5Hr Wedding Reception Timeline

Published under Wedding Planning , Wedding Checklist and Timelines
The timeline includes all popular events that may take place at a traditional American wedding reception. This wedding reception timeline includes: introductions, buffet, cutting the cake, all dances, bridal bouquet toss, garter toss, and socializing time.

6:00pm: 60mins: Hors d'oeuvre & Cocktail Hour

7:00pm: 5mins: Introducing the Wedding Party
Introducing Maid of Honor and Best Man
Introducing of the Bride and Groom
5mins: Toast by Best Man, etc

7:15pm: 75mins: Sit down Dinner or Buffet

8:30pm: 15mins: Cutting of the Cake

8:45pm: 5mins: First Dance
5mins: Bride & Father Dance
5mins: Groom & Mother Dance

9:00pm: 30mins: Open Dancing

9:30pm: 15mins: Garter Toss
15mins: Bouquet Toss

10:00pm:55mins: Resume Open Dancing

10:55pm: 5mins: Last Dance

11:00pm: Time to Say Goodbyes

Use this wedding reception timeline to help you plan your wedding with your coordinator and your wedding vendors.