Every successful event starts with great planning

We highly recommend following this guide based on our years of experience. However, we’re always flexible and happy to adjust the timeline to fit your vision. Please review this information — it helps ensure everything runs smoothly and exactly as envisioned.

Recommended Order of Events

1) Guests Invited to Be Seated
2) Seated Introduction of Parents or Honored Family Members
3) Bridal Party Grand Entrance
4) Newlywed's Grand Entrance
5) Toasts
6) Meal Service
7) Newlywed's Visits with Guests
8) First Dance
9) Parent Dance(s)
Traditionally:
  • Bride & Father Dance
  • Groom & Mother Dance
However, this can be adapted to include:
  • Stepparents
  • Multiple family members
  • A shared family dance
  • A mentor or special person
  • Or respectfully omitted if preferred
11) Married Couples Dance
12) Family & Guest Dedication Dance
13) Open Dancing
14) Cake Cutting
15) Bouquet Toss (Optional)
16) Garter Retrieval (Optional)

17) Garter Toss (Optional)

18) Money Dance (Optional, Cultural)
19) Open Dancing Continues
20) Final Dance