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As part of this speech, the father or parents of the bride will thank guests for attending and invite everyone to enjoy the celebratory mealĪbout an hour or so before the conclusion of the reception, when the party starts getting a little rowdy, your waitstaff should start preparing tables for coffee and dessert. Then, since toasting signifies a transition in the course of an event, the parents or father of the bride will give their toast. A family member, often a parent, will say a blessing (depending on the families' faiths). This is a good opportunity to thank everyone en masse for taking part in your wedding. Guests Sit for Dinner + Welcome SpeechĪfter a couple songs, the emcee will ask everyone to return to their seats. Your DJ or band will then play a couple of favorites so that guests can get some energy out before sitting down for their meal. Alternately, you can wait until after the first course of the meal is served, but since everyone is already cheering you as you enter the reception, use the applause as encouragement enough to skim away any shyness and step on out. In many cases, your first dance will begin as you step out onto the floor and into the spotlight after being announced. During this time the staff will serve stationary or passed appetizers and drinks, which will get people mingling and in the mood to party. Cocktails will kick off your reception and will last for at least an hour. Depending on the logistics of the event, your cocktail hour will begin immediately (if the ceremony and reception are held at the same venue), or it might start more than half an hour later (if there's travel involved). Your guests will head to the reception site for cocktails. Maid of Honor and Best Man SpeechesĪfter being pronounced newlyweds, you're the first to leave the wedding ceremony, heading off (with photographer in tow) for pictures together before the partying gets under way.