Wedding Receptions & Order of Events
How your wedding unfolds is ultimately up to you. The order of events listed are as suggested by most professional wedding planners. No matter what the order of events at your wedding reception, an attentive and imaginative DJ is the key for you to have the most memorable special event.
Focused on Managing Wedding Event Success
All I suggest is that at all times, you must consider being flexible. I have done a lot of weddings and one thing for sure, if there is a set schedule, something or someone comes up that needs to be worked around. 
A smart, experienced DJ will assess the situation and modify so that the event continues without disruption. A professional DJ knows that there are other services involved with a Wedding reception that depend on the order of events to get their job done. Many of those other services such as photographers and videographers may have set times and other events to attend. If that is the case, your DJ has to focus on keeping the event moving within a schedule.
Experience counts when it comes to managing a wedding reception!
Example of Wedding Reception Order of Events
Typical Order of Events
· Cocktail Hour
· Grand Entrance
· Toast(s)
- Best Man
- Maid/Matron Of Honor.
· Bride and Groom Welcome (Optional)
· Prayer (Optional)
· Meal
· 1st Dance Bride and Groom
·Special Dances (Optional)
- Bridal Party
- Parents
· Special Dances
-Father/Daughter
- Mother/Son
Open Dance
Break for..
· Bouquet and/or Garter Toss
· Money Dance (Optional)
· Ice Breakers
(Optional)
- Chicken Dance
- Hokey Pokey
· Cake Cutting
· Open Dance and Party Till End