5:00PM Cocktail Hour 6:15PM Introduction of the wedding party and newlyweds 6:20PM First dance 6:25PM Toasts 6:40PM Blessing over the meal (optional) 6:45PM Dinner service begins 7:30PM Father-daughter dance & mother-son dance 7:40PM Bouquet & garter tosses 7:50PM Dance ’til you drop! 8:30PM Cake-cutting 9:55PM The grand exit 10:00PM Reception ends 10:01PM Vendors breakdown RECEPTION TIMELINE Nothing is set in stone! Use this outline as a guide to schedule your own reception! ? VENUES Questions Here are some questions to ask Venues: 1. How far in advance should I book? 2. What is the room's capacity? 3. Is there a facility rental fee? Yes No Fee: 4. Is there a fee if the reception runs long? Yes No Fee: 5. Do you have a ceremony space? Yes No 6. Will I be the only wedding that day? Yes No 7. Is there a Venue Coordinator available? Yes No 8. Do you provide security? Yes No 9. Is there valet service or a parking fee? Valet Parking Fee: 10. Do you have a: Bridal Suite Dance Floor Stage Coat Check 11. Do you offer/rent: Catering Bar Service Tables Linens Centerpieces Chairs 12. Do you work with: Preferred Vendors Outside Vendors 13. What are your decorating guidelines? 14. Do you have in-house decorators? Yes No 15. How early can we access the space to decorate? 16. Do you have outdoor locations for photos? Notes: Visit TodaysBride.com/venues for printables, Venue Review, and more! JazzyMae Photography Your DJ will help you stay on schedule. * You should also note how many bathrooms are available and the size of the parking lot. * Trend ForEcast Copper From place settings to centerpieces, cake designs to invitations, copper is versatile and diverse. Lounges A cozy seating area encourages guests to mingle and offers their feet some relief after dancing! Whether free-standing or adorned with flowers, boxwood hedges are guaranteed to make a statement. Acrylic This translucent trend is taking over wedding decor, probably because it fits with any theme, from modern to traditional! Singler Photography Gideon Photography Genevieve Nisly Photography Westlund Photography It’s important to visit each site in-person to get a real feel for what they offer. Getting a sense of the style, imagining your reception in that space, and meeting the staff are key factors to making an informed decision. You should have an idea of your wedding date, guest count, and reception activi- ties – like a dance floor, photo booth, yard games, etc. – when visiting different sites. Hedges +12 MONTHS UNTIL "I DO" TODAY’S BRIDE | 41