Wedding Reception Timeline - What Happens When?

You may have been to dozens of weddings, but it’s hard to know what is supposed to happen when at your own reception. Elegala.com has mapped it out for you so you don't have to with this handy timeline. You can read detailed descriptions of each time segment at the original wedding reception timeline article.

00:00 - Cocktail Hour – (bridal party takes pictures).


01:00 - Grand Entrance/First Dances


01:20 - Welcomes and Toasts


01:30 - Eat, Drink and be Married…


02:30 - Get your Groove On


04:00 - Cake Cutting


04:15 - Back to the Party


04:30 - Bouquet Toss/Garter Removal


04:45 - Last Dance/Last Call


05:00 - Send-off!